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Celestyal makes double appointment to expand presence in key markets

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Celestyal continues to invest in growing key markets, appointing Tobias Klitsch VP of global market development and Beth Hulett as global market development manager
Celestyal aims to expand its presence in key markets, appointing Tobias Klitsch VP of global market development and Beth Hulett as global market development manager. 

Klitsch will work cross-functionally to design and execute Celestyal's commercial strategy. He will also provide analytical insight and partner with sales leaders to devise market-appropriate strategies to drive Celestyal’s growth plans. Klitsch will report directly to Celestyal’s chief commercial officer, Lee Haslett.

Hulett will support Klitsch in delivering a commercial strategy to deliver value and the field-based account team across all channels in identifying opportunities. She will report directly to Klitsch.

Celestyal Journey

Haslett said Klitsch and Hulett are joining at an exciting time, with the debut of Celestya’s new ship, Celestyal Journey, scheduled for September. He said, ‘Both Tobias and Beth have a strong track record of delivering commercial value and strategic growth, which will prove invaluable as we intensify our efforts and invest in substantially broadening Celestyal’s presence in key markets and strengthening our position… in Greece and the Eastern Mediterranean.’ 

Tobias Klitsch 

Klitsch has held senior positions within the travel industry for 15 years. He joins Celestyal from PA Consulting where as a director, he worked with organisations across the aviation and travel sectors to deliver structural change, with a view towards driving long-term growth and commercial success. 

Prior to that, he worked at Virgin Atlantic as director of sales strategy and development, designing and executing the airline’s global sales and account management strategy. 

Before joining Virgin Atlantic, he held senior leadership revenue management and sales roles at British Airways where he oversaw the airline’s ancillaries strategy.

Beth Hulett

Beth Hulett has over eight years’ experience in the cruise industry. She joins Celestyal from Virgin Voyages where she worked with key UK partners to help drive sales in her role as sales manager. 

Previously, she worked at Iglu.com as senior global supply manager where she helped strengthen relationships with trade partners and had a track record of delivering commercial value, implementing change and improving performance.