Danny Giles has joined US cruise line Crystal Cruises as part of its expanded UK & EMEA sales team.
Mr Giles has previously worked at Silversea, Hurtigruten and Balkan Holidays – will join Crystal in early November. He most recently worked as UK & Ireland sales head for Ponant and Paul Gauguin Cruises.
Mr Giles will be in charge of driving Crystal’s agent relationships in Ireland, Scotland and the North of England. He will report to Stephen Joyner, Crystal’s senior sales manager for UK & Ireland.
Crystal’s expanded European sales team also includes Stefan Nicodemus, who is joining as regional sales manager for Northern Europe.
Matias Lira, Crystal’s SVP trade sales LATAM, UK and EMEA, said: “I’m delighted to welcome Danny and Stefan to the team and am confident that their knowledge, approach and enthusiasm – not only internally but also with agents – will prove invaluable as we continue to expand our sales presence within these important markets.
“This commitment to providing full support for the UK and EMEA is ongoing with another new appointment to Crystal’s UK trade team on the horizon.”
