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Celestyal appoints seasoned sales manager for central US

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Mary Woody has received numerous sales awards throughout her career
Mary Woody, with more than 20 years of cruise industry experience, was appointed Celestyal Cruises' business development manager for the central US region.

Based in Kansas City, Kansas, she will report to Gordon Dirker, VP business development.

Previously with Royal Caribbean, Azamara

Prior to joining Celestyal, Woody served as business development manager for Royal Caribbean International, where she also represented Azamara Club Cruises. Before that she was a district sales manager with responsibility for key travel agent partners and incentive accounts in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska.

Earlier, Woody was a district sales manager for Kloster Cruise Ltd., where she represented Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal Viking Line. She has received numerous sales awards throughout her career.

'We are delighted to bring on board a business development manager with Mary Woody’s incredible pedigree,' said Leslie Peden, North America president, Celestyal Cruises. 'Her many accolades and accomplishments speak volumes and we expect she will take our brand to new heights in the Midwest, where Mary has a longstanding relationship with key travel agency partners.'