Kelly Calver has joined the team as trade sales manager with the south of England as her responsibility.

She joins Sarah Ashmore in the same role and national account manager Paul Sharp who reports to product, commercial and sales director, Michael Vinales. 

The team will be supported by office based and newly appointed trade sales executive James Mortimer.

The expanded team will also develop the company’s strategy to include Northern Ireland and provide trade partners with a fully flexible worldwide touring and cruising programme, product training and favourable commercial terms with both Cosmos Tours & Cruises and Avalon Waterways.

Calver said: “I’m really looking forward to joining the team and working closely with trade partners to grow their business with the aspirational and exciting portfolio of products Cosmos Tours offer.”

Vinales added:  “We are delighted to welcome Kelly who brings vital experience of our specialist sector of the industry as we enter a growth period to gain market share, broaden our programme and ensure speed to market of new and exciting touring and cruise products.

“This is an exciting time for the business as we are in a position to develop our partnership strategy and work far closer with agents to highlight our flexibility and ever-increasing breadth of product. 

“We look forward to developing key relationships with trade partners in Northern Ireland.”