Atlas Ocean Voyages has announced five new executive appointments on 14FEB. The new appointments expand Atlas’ marketing, guest services and sales capacity and, as the new cruise line says, add more than 140 years of travel and cruise industry experience to the company.
One appointment is specific to the Canadian market. Anthony Iozzia is now Regional Sales Director of Northeast, New England and Eastern Canada.
Other appointments include: Colleen Rodriguez as Atlas Ocean Voyages’ Vice President of Marketing; Jacqueline Leyva takes on the helm of Guest Services, Reservations, and Air-Sea as Senior Director; Robert Cao as Senior Director of Charters, Meetings and Incentives, and Oya Bekisoglu as Regional Sales Director of Central U.S.
"Atlas Ocean Voyages’ signature luxe-adventure style has quickly gained adopters and devotees throughout World Navigator’s first five months in operation," said Alberto Aliberti, President of Atlas Ocean Voyages.
"We are responding to our rapid growth by bringing on these new Atlas executives and their extensive experiences in small-ship, luxury cruising sector. Each will play a critical role in promoting and supporting our valued travel partners, as well as augment Atlas’ administration and U.S.-based operations."
Colleen Rodriguez brings more than 33 years of luxury cruise-marketing experience to Atlas Ocean Voyages, while Jacqueline Leyva joins with 29 years of operations, customer acquisition and retention, and contact center management.
The new Sales Directors also bring extensive industry experience and relationships with travel advisors and planners, as well as broaden Atlas’ geographic reach. Robert, Oya and Anthony join Atlas’ Field Sales Team, also comprised of Paul Girouard, Senior Director of Sales, North America; Cathy Kusuma, Director of Sales, Eastern U.S. and Canada; and Michelle Rodriguez Suarez, Senior Manager, Preferred and International Accounts.
For more information on Atlas Ocean Voyages, visit its web site.
