Ultimate Jet Vacations (UJV) has announced new strategic business development appointments in North America as the brand continues its global expansion and customer-centric strategy intended to enhance its relationships and elevate service offerings for travel advisors and professionals. These appointments complement the existing business development team and underscore UJV's commitment to strategic growth, while highlighting the importance of the African and European markets.
UJV has appointed Andrew Rein as director of business development, overseeing the Northeast and Canada regions. Rein has brought a wealth of experience in the travel and hospitality industry with prestigious five-star international luxury hotels and resorts, including Mandarin Oriental, Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, and the Peninsula Hotel New York. As director of Travel Trade at Mandarin Oriental, Rein oversaw London and Paris properties, partnering with luxury travel advisors to drive increased revenue for the marquee hotels. Previously, he served as the director of business development for Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts, with a focus on building meaningful relationships with industry partners, significantly increasing business for the brand over his seven-year tenure. In this new role, Rein will leverage his in-depth knowledge of the European market to further develop UJV's professional offerings for the luxury travel industry.
Katie Lindblad has joined UJV as director of business development and will oversee the Southeast region. Lindblad has a deep understanding of the African market, having recently spent eight years at Singita, overseeing sales in the United States and Canada. Through her dedication and expertise, Katie played an integral role in expanding Singita's presence in key markets, while fostering lasting partnerships and delivering a consistent level of service to discerning clientele. Previously, Lindblad served as the Business Development Manager in Asia-Pacific for Virtuoso, a leading industry luxury travel network. Lindblad will leverage her expertise in the African market to elevate UJV's presence in Africa.
Leading the West Coast as director of business development is Kevin Peyrache, who began his journey with UJV in 2018. Hailing from Lyon, France, Peyrache began his career a decade ago, offering a nuanced understanding of the European market and building high-end, bespoke travel itineraries. In his role, Peyrache will exclusively focus on the West Coast region and British Columbia as he continues to strengthen luxury travel partnerships and lead sales growth.
"As UJV continues its strategic development and expansion of services for luxury travel advisors, we are delighted to welcome three exceptional leaders who will be instrumental in driving the success and recognition of UJV in the luxury travel industry," said David Solis, head of business development at Ultimate Jet Vacations.
"Their expertise and knowledge will continue to elevate UJV's presence in the key regions, including Europe and Africa, as well as position the brand as a leading wholesale travel company focused on seamless travel booking process."
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