With the continued record demand for independent rail travel packages, as part of its mass hiring efforts Railbookers Group is pleased to announce an expansion of its Australia-based staff to meet the demand of the country’s travellers.
The company welcomed Lachlan Burnet as business development manager for Australia and New Zealand, along with Elizabeth Krstevski as inside sales manager for the same territory. These Sydney-based additions, along with ongoing hiring of travel consultants, will help the company continue its growth and support trade partners, in response to the thriving demand for holidays with Railbookers and Amtrak Vacations.
“The world has opened back up for travel, and Australians are responding in record numbers by choosing to include independent rail trips as part of their upcoming holidays,” said Jim Marini, Railbookers Group Senior Vice President. “I am so excited for the rapid growth of our Australia and New Zealand-based staff. This is a continuation of Railbookers Group’s expansion to satisfy the demand for international rail vacations, including ongoing hiring for sales roles. With Railbookers Group, Australians can book worldwide rail in Australian dollars up to two years out, which sets us apart from everyone and gives our travel advisors a competitive advantage.”
Burnet joins the company with more than 25 years of experience in the travel industry, working as a reservations agent, retail travel consultant and tour guide before spending the last 15 years in sales and business development roles.
“I am looking forward to working with the local travel trade to increase their knowledge of the fantastic Railbookers product range and in turn, helping the trade grow their own businesses through increased sales,” Burnet said.
Krstevski has spent more than 15 years working in the travel industry as well, serving in a variety of operations and management roles along with her most recent role as sales team leader.
Railbookers Group has seen historic growth and success in Australia over the past year, thanks to the ability to book worldwide holidays in Australian dollars for dates as far as 24 months in advance. Offering more than 6,000 itineraries, the company is the perfect solution for Australian travellers who are seeking to make the most of their voyages around the world, including luxury train journeys as well as multi-country sightseeing trips. In North America, the company’s Amtrak Vacations brand serves as the national tour operator for Amtrak.
Booking with Railbookers Group offers travellers a host of advantages, including:
- Unparalleled knowledge from Rail Experts who can help identify the best itineraries and accommodations for any desired length or style of travel
- Access to exclusive inventory at some of the most in-demand trains and hotels, not otherwise available to the general public
- Customizable, tailor-made journeys to satisfy any traveller, with upgrades or add-on activities available during the booking process at any time leading up to departure
- Hundreds of cruise extension trips that can add to an existing sailing
