Azamara has announced the appointment of Adam Morris as Business Development Manager, UK.
The cruise line said in a statement that the appointment is the latest in a series of new hires and team enhancements in the UK, which further demonstrates its growth ambitions for the market and globally.
Morris will focus on trade growth and invest more time with existing agent partners, encouraging deeper involvement with Azamara, and reaching more of the smaller independent agencies and consortia members across the UK and Ireland.
Led by Head of Trade Sales UK, Stuart Pearce, Azamara’s sales team is offering increased support for agents nationally to help drive sales and grow Azamara’s presence in the UK market.
Morris joins Azamara from Royal Caribbean, where he developed a valuable network of travel partner contacts, in his roles as Regional Sales Manager and Key Account Manager.
Prior to Royal Caribbean, Morris worked for the travel agent, Thomas Cook.
In his seven years at the business, Morris progressed from Sales Consultant to Cluster Manager, responsible for managing sales and profitability across retail branches.
Stuart Pearce, Head of Trade Sales UK, at Azamara comments: “I am delighted to have someone of Adam’s talent and experience join the team.
“The appointment marks another exciting step in Azamara’s ambitions for the UK market, as we continue to grow with some of the finest talents in the industry.
“We have already enjoyed a very strong start to the year and with Adam’s experience and contacts, which he’s developed over 11 years working both agent and provider side, and his proven track record of boosting sales, we’re confident that he will play a vital role in developing Azamara’s business performance in the UK”.
Adam Morris said “I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to join Azamara – a cruise line that I have admired for many years, for its unwavering commitment to immersive and meaningful travel experiences.
“As I start my new role, I look forward to helping drive forward Azamara’s growth plans in the UK market, and seeing the company go from strength to strength globally”.
For more information about Azamara, visit www.azamara.co.uk
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