ABERCROMBIE & Kent Travel Group (AKTG) has appointed new roles for Susan Haberle and Tony Archbold, as the company strengthens its market focus to further incorporate Crystal into its fold.
Haberle has been appointed Vice President Sales for Australia and NZ and Archbold as VP Sales for Asia, with both to oversee the Crystal brand, in addition to the flagship Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) marque.
AKTG will also expand its on-road trade sales team who will represent both the Crystal and A&K brands.
All of AKTG’s current sales team will also now represent both brands, with the exception of Crystal Key Account Manager Jacqui Tufala, who will promote the company’s luxury cruise line, and its expedition product.
AKTG has also welcomed Sada Memic to the newly created role of Director of Sales and Reservations Centre APAC, while Ann-Marie Chapman has been promoted to Global VP Education, Sales and Service.
The renewed focus is in line with AKTG’s “one company” strategy, which will see the firm strengthen its commitment to trade partners across the region.
AKTG will aim to reinforce its market presence in the APAC region, as it embarks on an exciting period of transformation, including a major brand refresh, and significant investment in product development.
“We are delighted to congratulate Susan and Tony in their new roles within AKTG,” MD Debra Fox said.
“With Susan and Tony at the helm of our sales team in AU/NZ and Asia, we are confident that we will continue to lead the way in the region’s luxury travel market,” she added. MS
Pictured is the A&K team: Jacqui Tufala; Sales Director Alexa Papoulias; Susan Haberle; Vice President of Marketing Michelle Mickan; Ann-Marie Chapman; and Tony Archbold.