PONANT, world-leader in luxury expeditions, is delighted to announce the newest addition to its dynamic team, Kristina Sambaher, who joins as Business Development Manager for NSW and ACT. With an impressive career in the travel industry, Kristina brings extensive experience and a passion for sales strategy, client relationships and market innovation.
Kristina’s professional journey has spanned over two decades within the travel industry, where she has excelled in creating and executing strategic sales initiatives to drive revenue and achieve ambitious growth targets. Her impressive track record demonstrates her ability to access new markets, foster strong relationships with key accounts and lead cross-functional teams to reach sales and operational objectives.
With previous roles spanning industry brands such as Azamara, Travelzoo and Flight Centre, Kristina’s strength lies in her capability to leverage market research insights, tailoring offerings to ensure exceptional client satisfaction and brand loyalty. Her innate ability to adapt to industry changes – combined with analytical acumen, negotiation prowess and leadership skills – enables her to consistently deliver outstanding value.
In early October she embarked on a Kimberley expedition onboard Le Soléal, gaining first-hand experience of the breathtaking Kimberley region where PONANT stands as a pioneer. This experience not only enhances her understanding of the destination but also equips her to promote the PONANT product effectively ahead of the 2024 season.
“Kristina brings a wealth of travel industry experience and beyond,” says Deb Corbett, PONANT General Manager Sales & Marketing Asia Pacific, “and I am confident her sales strategy expertise and passion for market innovation will contribute integrally to achieving Ponant’s growth strategy in the Asia-Pacific market. Julie Rogers, our Director of Sales is thrilled with the appointment and welcomes Kristina to the dynamic Ponant Commercial Team”.
Kristina’s appointment underscores PONANT’s commitment to delivering exceptional experiences and further solidifies its position as a leader in the travel industry.
Kristina will be based in the company’s North Sydney office and can be contacted on her mobile (0438 839 996) or via email at ksambaher@ponant.com.
