Cruise & Maritime Voyages (CMV) Australia has appointed Darren Chigwidden to the role of National Sales Manager (AU & NZ). He will provide ongoing support for agent partners in Australia and New Zealand to help develop and grow their business, as well as working closely with wholesalers and national travel agents.
Darren will commence with CMV on Tuesday, 29 January 2019 and will be based in Adelaide.
With more than 20 years of experience in the travel and cruise industry, Darren has previously worked with Royal Caribbean, Princess, P&O, and Cunard. His previous role at the South Australian Tourism Commission gave him experience in attracting cruise lines to the region to showcase the unique experiences on offer in the state.
Most recently, Darren led the sales team in South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia, Tasmania, and the Northern Territory with the Globus Family of Brands, which includes Monograms, Cosmos, and Avalon Waterways.
Wendy Hernan will continue to be the key contact for agents in Western Australia and Faye Larrarte will support agents in New South Wales and Queensland, while Darren will be the key contact for travel agents in all other states as well as wholesalers and national travel agents in Australia and New Zealand.
For more information, agents can contact the Reservations & Sales Support Team on P: 1300 307 934 or +61 8 7123 4033, E: sales@CMVAustralia.com
