Cunard has promoted Gareth Reast to Regional Sales Manager for southern England.
Gareth joined parent company Carnival UK in 2009 as a Personal Cruise Expert in the contact centre, before becoming Partnerships Executive at Cunard in 2021.
Reporting into Business Manager Development and Engagement John Garbutt, Gareth will work directly with agents, providing training, sales support and business planning to help boost luxury cruise sales.
He will also focus on developing relationships with new partners looking to expand their cruise offering, while introducing more customers to the line.
Gareth’s promotion comes after Carnival UK announced Cunard ship Queen Anne’s transfer to P&O Cruises in May 2029.
Cunard Associate Vice President EMEA Sales Iain Baillie said: “Gareth’s appointment reflects both his passion for supporting travel agents and the strength of talent within Cunard.
“Over the past five years, he has built excellent relationships across the trade and earned a reputation as a trusted and valued partner to many agents.
“His experience, energy and understanding of the market make him ideally placed to support agents across the South, helping them inspire their customers and grow their Cunard business.”
Gareth added: “I’m delighted to take on this role after spending the past five years working closely with agents. I’ve seen first-hand the vital role agents play in helping guests discover Cunard, and I’m looking forward to supporting both existing and new partners across the South helping them grow their business through training, business planning and regular personalised support.”
