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PONANT in Australia is clearly demonstrating its confidence in the Australian cruise market and the recovery of cruising by announcing that it has taken the  positive step of expanding, with the appointment of Julie Golding as Business Development Manager NSW & ACT, with immediate effect.

Deb Corbett, PONANT General Manager Sales & Marketing Asia Pacific, said, “This new senior position examples the importance PONANT places in consolidating current and growing future business relationships with the travel trade,” adding, “We’re delighted to warmly welcome Julie in our team,” and “Her existing in-depth understanding of the growing luxury expedition cruise market brings an additional perspective to our key business account relationships, as well as assists in creating new business opportunities for PONANT in our commitment to continue to grow strong trade partnerships.”

Deb also said, “Already well known and respected within the travel industry, Julie is well versed in business planning, performance reporting and account management, and her national account experience with commercial agreement and consortia management liaison will greatly benefit both our retail and wholesale partnerships in an environment of great opportunities for small ship expedition products.”

Sydney-based, Julie joins PONANT following senior positions with Rocky Mountaineer, Globus Family of Brands, APT and, for the past 4 years, in national sales with Silversea.

Congratulations Julie and PONANT!

A report by John Alwyn-Jones