- (Oct. 25, 2022) -
AMAWATERWAYS APPOINTS NEW HEAD OF SALES FOR THE UK & IRELAND, MARK SCHMITT
Award-winning luxury river cruise line AmaWaterways has appointed Mark Schmitt as head of sales for the UK & Ireland.
Schmitt joins AmaWaterways having previously held roles with Tradewind Voyages, SeaDream Yacht Club and SLC Representation, and will lead the UK & Ireland sales team, currently comprising of Rachel Simon, business development manager for South West, Central and Wales and Katrina Latimer, business development manager for Northern England, Scotland and Ireland. A third role covering the South East and Channel Islands is currently being recruited for, returning the team to 4 members and reinforcing the river cruise line’s ongoing commitment to the UK & Irish trade.
Jamie Loizou, managing director, commented “Since our founding in 2002, AmaWaterways has been proud to be a 100% trade-focussed business, and over 90% of our UK business comes via our valued travel agent partners. Mark’s experience, connections and passion will ensure that we continue to offer our trade partners outstanding service, whilst also enhancing how we support them in growing their business for 2023 and beyond”
Schmitt, who joined the company yesterday (24 October), added “I am delighted to be joining the AmaWaterways family at such an exciting time, ahead of a 2023 season featuring our first Seven River Journeys and brand-new itineraries, and the launch of brand new ships in Egypt and Colombia in 2024. I am looking forward to getting started and working with our dedicated travel partners to continue to grow river cruising, and the AmaWaterways brand, in the UK & Ireland.”
Until 31 December 2022, guests who reserve their spot on over 300 selected AmaWaterways’ 2023 voyages in Europe can ‘Fly for Free’, with complimentary flights and transfers offered from London Heathrow and London Gatwick, and regional supplements from just £75 per person.
Travel Partners who wish to contact Mark can do so via our Agency Support team by calling agencysupport@amawaterways.com or calling 0800 520 2250.
To book an AmaWaterways river cruise for a client, call 0800 520 2250 or visit the Travel Agent Portal at AmaWaterways.co.uk. Follow AmaWaterways on Facebook at Facebook.com/AmaWaterwaysAgents, Twitter @AmaUKAgents, and YouTube at Youtube.com/AmaWaterways.
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About AmaWaterways
Family-owned and operated for 20 years, AmaWaterways offers unparalleled river cruise experiences with 26 custom-designed ships sailing Europe’s Danube, Douro, Rhine, Moselle, Main, Rhône, Saône, Seine, Garonne and Dordogne Rivers, and Dutch and Belgian Waterways; Southeast Asia’s Mekong River; Africa’s Chobe River; Egypt’s Nile River and Colombia’s Magdalena River (2024).Co-founded and led by pioneering river cruise executives Rudi Schreiner and Kristin Karst, the company is renowned for its extraordinarily warm and welcoming crew; innovative and sustainable ship design; its wellness activities including a wide choice of included small group shore excursions featuring biking and hiking options; and its award-winning, locally sourced cuisine with complimentary fine wine. Modern, spacious, and tastefully decorated, most ships welcome an average of just 150 guests and feature onboard amenities such as a stunning Main Lounge, specialty Chef’s Table restaurant, hair and massage salons, a Sun Deck walking track with heated outdoor swimming pools with swim-up bars. AmaWaterways leads the river cruise industry in innovation highlighted with the launch of the revolutionary AmaMagna, and the introduction of the history-making Seven River Journey itineraries. The company also offers a variety of themed sailings and brand relationships, with sailings geared towards active travellers and families as well as group and charter options.
With the highest-rated ships in Europe according to the third edition of Berlitz: River Cruising in Europe & the USA, AmaWaterways has received countless honours and accolades including Travel + Leisure’s 2020 World’s Best Award for “Best River Cruise Line” and Departures’ 2020 Legend Award for “Best Luxury Cruising Experiences This Year.” In addition, 20 ships in AmaWaterways’ European fleet have received the prestigious Green Award certification for industry-leading safety, quality, and environmental performance.
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Augustus Lonsdale, Head of Commercial & Marketing
pr@amawaterways.com