Holland America Line has recruited two staff members for its UK and Ireland sales and marketing team as it continues to expand.
Gemma Withers and Serena Bourne will both take up their roles from November 1.
Withers will join as the line’s business development manager, having previously worked as a sales manager with Princess Cruises, and has 10 years experience working with Carnival UK brands.
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Bourne will be the line’s business development representative, responsible for driving HAL’s growth plans.
She was previously employed by Hays Travel as a travel consultant and assistant manager.
Karen Farndell, UK director of sales and marketing, said: “I’m delighted to be welcoming our new starters Gemma and Serena from November as we finalise establishing the new HAL UK & Ireland sales and marketing team.
“With their expertise and enthusiasm I’m confident they will be valuable additions to our existing strong team meaning we’re able to provide extra support and guidance to our travel agent partners as we gear up for Wave season.”
She added: “I am really pleased to get the team in place so we can get cracking following the separation from Seabourn.”