Celestyal, the leading Greek-owned cruise operator with cruises around the Greek islands and the Mediterranean, continues to invest and expand in key markets with the appointment of Janet Parton to the new role of Vice President of Business Development for the UK, Europe and Australia.
Parton has over 20 years of experience in various tourism sectors, including cruises, tour operators, and retail. She currently chairs CLIA's Cruise Specialist Committee and is a member of ATAS's Trade Engagement Committee. Parton comes from the Globus family of brands, where she was Sales and Marketing Director for Cosmos and Avalon Waterways, as well as a member of their executive team. Previously, she was Sales Director for the UK and Ireland Region at MSC Cruises.
In her new role, Parton will primarily focus on developing and executing the strategic business development plan for her region and ensuring its accurate, effective, and efficient implementation to support Celestyal's growth and profitability. She will also position and develop the distribution network in the UK, Europe, and Australia to support the business as a provider of multi-destination, itinerary-rich travel experiences.
Lee Haslett, Chief Commercial Officer at Celestyal, commented: “I am delighted to welcome Janet to Celestyal and am confident that her strong business development and leadership skills, coupled with a keen commercial sense and a proven track record of leading and motivating teams in the travel industry, will be invaluable as we continue to expand our presence in key markets.”
Parton added: “Celestyal is a company with enormous ambition and I look forward to the opportunity to help them achieve their goals of increasing their presence in key international markets, as well as consolidating their position as a leading provider of award-winning multi-destination holiday experiences in Greece and the Eastern Mediterranean.”
