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Quark Expeditions, an undisputed pioneer in polar travel, has unveiled significant shifts within its sales division to solidify further its stance as the vanguard of global expansion in the polar cruise industry.

The company’s commitment to fortifying trade sales as the central pillar of its worldwide growth is evident in the ascension of Beth Mercier to Senior Director of Global Partnership Sales. With an enviable trajectory of 15 years in the expedition cruise landscape and half of that dedicated to Quark’s sales leadership catering to North America and LATAM, Mercier’s expertise in expedition and adventure tourism is second to none. She is expected to supercharge Quark’s affiliations with global consortiums, premier host agencies, and strategic collaborators.

Simultaneously, London-based Becky Francis, armed with a distinguished record in nurturing strategic alliances and helming five elite touring brands, has been inducted as Regional Sales Director, EMEA. Recognized as a luminary in global sales training and program architecture, Francis’ addition is projected to turbocharge Quark’s sales strategies for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Vice President of Sales for Quark Expeditions, Thomas Lennartz, expressed his enthusiasm: “The inclusion of Beth and Becky—two trade sales virtuosos—elevates our business development framework. Their combined prowess, marked by a synergetic approach to success, will be the linchpin as we expand our outreach to our esteemed travel advisors across continents.”

Reaffirming its dominant position in the industry, Quark Expeditions recently received accolades as the Best Expedition Cruise Line for 2023 by the elite global travel consortium Virtuoso Ltd. Its innovative portfolio of 2024 polar voyages is receiving immense traction. The company has freshly unfurled its “Rethink Your Bucket List” expeditionary season slated for the Arctic in 2025.

Further entrenching its commitment to its partners, Quark Expeditions has rolled out a cutting-edge Partner Portal. This portal, a true beacon of innovation, introduces Parker the Polar Bear—an AI-powered virtual polar consultant, the first of its kind. Travel advisors eager to embark on a transformative polar journey can click here to explore the Quark Expeditions Partner Portal.