ACV grows sales team with four new appointments
Air Canada Vacations recently hired several new members to its sales team, strengthening its ongoing commitment to excellence in the travel industry.
Clementina Iannuzzi, Bruce Parkinson, Anna Teglasi and Suzanne Morgan have all joined the company in various capacities.
“These appointments and new additions underscore our dedication to building strong partnerships, providing unparalleled
support, and driving growth opportunities for the travel community and our travel partners,” said Ana Paula De Souza, director of sales at Air Canada Vacations.
Elish Tait has also been appointed to the pivotal role of manager of national accounts, bringing with her a wealth of experience and strategic vision. In her new capacity, she is responsible for supporting national partners and solidifying Air Canada Vacations’ market presence from coast to coast. With her most recent position as area sales manager for Toronto North, Northern Ontario,
and Toronto East, including Kingston regions, Elish possesses a strong background in the travel industry and a profound understanding of the importance of supporting our partners at the travel counsellor level.
Prior to joining Air Canada Vacations, Elish held a key position at The Travel Agent Next Door, where she played a pivotal role in providing agency support and spearheading special projects over the past seven years.
About the area sales managers
Covering Southwestern Ontario to Windsor, Clementina Iannuzzi joins Air Canada Vacations’ sales team from Travel Experts, where she served as business development manager. With more than 13 years’ experience in various roles at Flight Centre, Bruce
Parkinson steps into the role of area sales manager, eager to foster growth opportunities for travel partners.
Both Clementina and Bruce report to Erminia Gallina, general manager for the Ontario and Atlantic Canada regions, joining her team alongside Dianne Pedroso, Judy Munden and Krista Rothfuchs.
Overseeing Burnaby, Tri-Cities, Fraser Valley, Okanagan & Northern B.C. regions, Anna Teglasi brings a wealth of international experience from the luxury cruise sector and entrepreneurial ventures. Her dedication to sales excellence and empowering advisors will drive success in the region.
Responsible for Alberta, Saskatchewan & Manitoba regions, Suzanne Morgan brings over 15 years of travel industry expertise, including a rich background as a travel advisor. Her passion for discovery and commitment to client satisfaction will enrich Air Canada Vacations’ partnerships. Both Anna and Suzanne report to Marigold Frontuna, General Manager for the Western Canada region, joining her team alongside Rose Siu.
Additional appointments
In response to the remarkable success of ACV@Home, a program supporting independent travel advisors, Air Canada Vacations has appointed Tina Kensett as the area sales manager for the ACV@Home program in Western Canada. Tina brings strategic leadership and a focus on advisor support.
Additionally, Krista Rothfuchs has been promoted to independent advisors manager, ensuring her continued exceptional support for Ontario and Eastern Canada.
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