Hurtigruten has appointed Matthew Stuart, former Strategic Account Manager for Celebrity Cruises, to the role of Sales Director for UK and Emerging Markets.
Hurtigruten said Matthew, who starts in early April, will work closely with key travel partners to drive growth, strengthen strategic relationships and focus on engagement with the travel trade while supporting Hurtigruten’s broader commercial ambitions.
“We’re delighted to welcome Matthew to the team at such an exciting time for the business,” said Hayley Moore, VP Sales and Marketing, UK & Emerging Markets.
“His strategic mindset, commercial acumen and genuine passion for both the travel industry and our brand stood out immediately. With a proven track record of leading high-performing sales teams and extensive experience across the travel sector and UK trade landscape, he will play an important role in deepening our partnerships and driving the next phase of growth for Hurtigruten.”
Prior to Celebrity Cruises, Matthew held senior commercial roles at Club Med across the UK, Ireland and Scandinavia, and began his career in touring with Collette Tours, where he developed strong relationships across the UK travel trade, said Hurtigruten.
Stuart said: “Hurtigruten is a brand with a remarkable heritage and a very clear sense of purpose and identity in the travel industry. What excites me most is the opportunity to work closely with such a talented team and travel trade partners across the UK and emerging markets, with the aim of introducing an even wider audience to the unique experiences Hurtigruten offers in the Nordics.”
