BIG FIVE PICKS DORGAN

Big Five Tours & Expeditions has named Paul Dorgan as director of business development. With over 30 years in the travel industry, Dorgan has a proven record of accomplishments in strategic planning, sales development and sales team management from both the supplier and the retail aspects. He will play a key role in helping the company create greater awareness of Big Five’s commitment to its agency partners as well as its core values that encompass luxury, experiential travel and responsible sustainable tourism. Big Five president, Ashish Sanghrajka said: “I am excited that Paul is joining us. This represents a further investment in our valued agency partners.” Dorgan will be based in Toronto, with his role designed to expand in phases to encompass the United States and Canada. In the initial stage, he will focus on increasing Big Five’s name recognition and reach in Canada. “I’m truly impressed by Big Five’s focus on sustainable luxury travel as well as the company’s dedication to its travel agent partnerships,” Dorgan said. He can be reached at [email protected], (888) 244 3483, ext. 2206, or (647) 981-7612. For more on Big Five, go to http://www.bigfive.com/40ways .