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Aurora Expeditions expands North America sales teamAurora Expeditions expands North America sales team

Aurora Expeditions made four appointments to its North American sales team to support the travel trade and bolster its presence in the market.

Anne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

July 18, 2024

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New sales team members joining Aurora Expeditions in North America are, from left, Anita Gonsalves, Preston Caddell, Julia Loria and Scott HarnerPHOTOS; AURORA EXPEDITIONS

They are Scott Harner, Julia Loria, Preston Caddell and Anita Gonsalves.

Scott Harner

Harner joined as sales director, key accounts for the Eastern region. Based in Atlanta, he's responsible for the Eastern Seaboard, including Florida. Harner brings experience from companies including Paul Gauguin Cruises, American Queen Voyages, Lindblad Expeditions, International Expeditions, Quark Expeditions and Zegrahm.

Julia Loria

Loria is sales director for the West, based in San Diego. She joined from Ponant and brings experience in travel industry sales experience in the expedition segment working in the North and Latin American markets in previous roles.

Preston Caddell 

Caddell, who also joined from Ponant and with past experience at Australis Expeditions and Seabourn, is sales director Midwest and key accounts. Based in Minneapolis, he'll focus on key markets such as Dallas, Houston and Chicago.

Anita Gonsalves 

Gonsalves is director, affinity group sales, based in Boston. Her background includes Global Travel Collection, Overseas Adventure Travel, Vantage Deluxe World Travel and Grand Circle Corp.

Robust team

'With this robust team in place, we are well-positioned for growth and are excited about the numerous opportunities ahead in the North American market,' said Kris Endreson, VP sales North America, Aurora Expeditions.

About the Author

Anne Kalosh

Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

Anne Kalosh covers global stories, reporting both breaking and in-depth news on cruising's significant people, places, ships and trends. A sought-after expert on cruising, she has moderated conferences around the world, including the high-profile State of the Industry panel at Seatrade Cruise Global. She created and led the acclaimed itinerary-planning case study for Seatrade's cruise master classes held at Cambridge and Oxford universities. She has been the cruise columnist for AFAR.com, and her freelance stories have appeared in a wide range of publications, from The New York Times to The Miami Herald.

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