Moves this week include a reshuffling in the cruise world with Fred Holidays appointing Danielle Bates to the newly-created role of head of UK sales. Bates, who had a five-year stint as Star Clippers’ head of trade sales, will be replaced by key account manager Nicola Cox, effective from 14 October. 

Danny Paines, Altour’s former sales manager, has joined sister company Global Travel Collection (GTC) in the same capacity. In his new role, Paines will focus on attracting new independent travel advisors to GTC and will work alongside Andy Hampshaw, senior manager of revenue development.

Meanwhile MSC Cruises has expanded its trade team with three new hires and three promotions and Celestyal has made Rachel Wilton the new vice-president of revenue, product and shore experiences, while Florida-based ocean cruise specialist Atlas Ocean Voyages has launched the search for a new boss and an industry veteran has rejoined the sector.

Elsewhere Lufthansa has appointed a new UK&I general sales manager.

Here are the latest major travel trade hires, promotions and job moves over the past week (Wednesday 2 to Wednesday 9 October).

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