Riviera Travel has appointed Ralph Uhlemann as business development manager for Ireland, effective from September 30.
In the newly created role, Uhlemann will focus on building travel agent relationships and increasing awareness of the Riviera brand in Ireland.
He will report to Steven Taylor, international sales manager.
Uhlemann has worked in the travel industry for 15 years and was most recently senior travel consultant at Irish agency Best4Travel.
Stuart Milan, trading director at Riviera, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Ralph to Riviera Travel. His expertise in the industry and deep connections with the travel trade will be vital as we continue to develop what we believe is industry-leading trade support for Ireland-based travel agents.”
Uhlemann added: “I’m delighted to be joining the Riviera team. The company has made great strides in recent times in boosting trade support, and I look forward to playing my part in that as we develop long-lasting and mutually beneficial relationships.”