New local office to kick off at end of November.
AmaWaterways has just announced the appointment of Steve Richards as its Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand.
Richards, well known to the industry through former senior roles at Silversea Cruises, Wendy Wu Tours, Best Western and The Travel Corporation, will take on the newly created role late next month, with responsibility for launching AmaWaterways’ local sales and marketing activities for all departures starting in 2025.
“We are extremely happy and proud to have Steve join the AmaWaterways team as we launch our business entry into the important Australian and New Zealand marketplaces,” said AmaWaterways co-owner, Gary Murphy.
“Steve will be leading a talented sales and marketing team and we are confident that under his leadership we will build strong and successful relations with our valued travel partners in both countries,” Murphy said.
More details in today’s issue of Travel Daily.