Central Holidays Announces Expansion of Marketing and Sales Teams
as Part of Accelerated Growth Initiatives and Ongoing
Commitment to the Travel Trade
Moonachie, NJ – (December 2017) – Central Holidays today announced the expansion of its Marketing and Sales teams as part of the company's accelerated growth initiatives and its ongoing commitment to the travel agent community. The award-winning global travel provider has named Lori Corless to the role of Vice President, Marketing, joining Central Holidays with more than 25 years of experience in the travel industry. Central Holidays has also named to its rapidly-expanding sales force two more industry specialists with a third to join before the year’s end, including Giovanna Cilia-Wheatley and Lynn Seleck, CTC.
"I am looking forward to enhancing relations with the travel agent community and to increasing our market share – working in close collaboration with James Zitani, our Vice President, Sales and with our provider partners to identify the right mix of promotions, press coverage, partner campaigns, traditional and digital marketing, and product information to increase our brand visibility and maximize sales," said Corless. New additions to the Sales team include Giovanna Cilia-Wheatley as Regional Sales Manager - Mid-Atlantic and Lynn Seleck, CTC as Regional Sales Manager - South East. They will be responsible for executing the day-to-day sales activities and providing training and operations support as well as building the company’s travel agent base in their respective regions. In addition, Central Holidays will soon be announcing a new regional sales manager for the West Coast slated to start in the beginning of the new year, further reinforcing the company’s dedication to supporting the travel agent community from coast to coast, every step of the way. Over her career, Cilia-Wheatley has served in key sales roles for world-class travel companies such as Virgin Atlantic Airways, Continental, and Alitalia. Seleck's experience in the travel industry dates back to 1985 and includes sales and management roles at renowned travel and hospitality companies including Isram Tours' LATOUR – specializing in travel to Cuba and Latin America, Delta Airlines Vacations, One Man Tours, as well as the Ramada and Renaissance hotel chains. These exciting new team members have established records of positive sales management, increasing revenues and market share, and building strong relationships with professionals throughout the travel industry. “Our expanded team and the broad-based talents of these individuals ensure more customer focus and stronger partnerships,” explained Ghattas. “Coupling our capabilities with these experienced sales and marketing pros promotes ongoing success for Central Holidays and its clients.” Lynn Seleck, Regional Manager - Southeast can be reached at 800-935-5000 ext. 6308 or via email at lseleck@centralholidays.com and Giovanna Cilia-Wheatley, Regional Sales Manager - Mid-Atlantic can be reached at Call 800-935-5000 ext. 5364 or via email at gcilia-wheatley@centralholidays.com.
About Central Holidays:
Founded in 1972, Central Holidays is an award-winning travel brand that offers superior travel programs, value, and service to enchanting destinations across Italy, the Mediterranean, Africa, West Asia, Cuba, and Latin America. As true destination specialists, this leader in travel offers an expansive range of Independent, Escorted, Hosted, and Land/Cruise itineraries. Central Holidays presents a wide array of diverse travel opportunities including people-to-people experiences, educational and cultural programs, culinary travel adventures, and active vacations. Group Travel Experiences are a hallmark of the company, offering special interest travel, religious pilgrimages, and fully-customized programs. Their newest brand, Journeys by Central Holidays, was created to orchestrate tailor-made travel experiences that redefine luxury. Central Holidays remains at the forefront of the tourism and travel industry, offering distinctive travel programs that support brand promises of reliability, expertise, and flexibility. For more information, contact Central Holidays at 1-800-935-5000 or visit www.centralholidays.com. ### |