Explora Journeys expands Canadian sales team

Explora Journeys has significantly expanded its Canadian team.

Julie Golding has been appointed to the role of Business Relationship Lead, Quebec & Atlantic Canada. Golding brings over 27 years of experience in luxury travel sales, business development, and strategic partnerships to her new role. She is passionate about supporting travel advisors through strong relationships, practical expertise, and a commitment to helping them grow their business. Most recently Golding served as business development manager at CroisiEurope.

As well, Andi Bacho has been appointed Business Relationship Lead, Ontario, bringing a strong background in hospitality, sales, and business development, with a passion for supporting travel advisors. Bacho is focused on building trusted partnerships, delivering meaningful training, and helping advisors grow their luxury travel business. Bacho is well known in the industry through her roles with Playa Hotels and Resorts and Exoticca.

Explora Journeys’ Canadian team also includes Lisa Willey – Business Relationship Lead, Western Canada. Willey, with more than 35 years in travel industry business development, has played an integral role in growing the Explora Journeys brand in Canada over the past four years. She is dedicated to building lasting advisor partnerships and supporting the continued growth of the luxury travel market.

Notably, Patricia Di Benedetto was recently promoted to Director of Sales, Canada after serving as Business Relationship Lead – National & Key Accounts Canada at Explora Journeys. Di Benedetto has more than 20 years of experience in sales, brand development, and retail has been instrumental in growing the Explora Journeys brand in Canada over the past four years. She now leads the national sales strategy, oversees the Canadian sales team, and drives business growth through strategic partnerships.