PALACE RESORTS EXPANDS TEAM IN CANADA

Palace Resorts – which has five-star, all-inclusive resort accommodations – has named Diana Winters and Julie Golding as business development managers of Canadian field sales. The team is strategically placed among the travel agency community in key markets throughout the country and will focus on developing, expanding and generating new business opportunities for the brand, with Golding overseeing Quebec and Atlantic Canada and Winters covering Ontario and Manitoba. Also, Peter Tran is ratified in his position with two years representing Palace Resorts as its BDM for Western Canada. Tran, along with the new members of the sales team, will also assist with the creation of business development strategies with a focus on the Canadian market. Golding brings more than a decade of experience in both hotel and tour operator sales and a strong BDM background in Quebec, the brand’s second largest market from Canada. Golding previously served as a BDM and product manager for tour operator partners, such as Air Canada Vacations and TMR Vacances. With almost 15 years of experience, Winters is a seasoned BDM veteran in the hospitality industry. Her past experiences include working with Barcelo, Signature Vacations and Transat Holidays. Prior to joining Palace Resorts, Tran served as sales manager for travel agents and tour operators including Flight Centre, Goway Travel and GOGO Vacations, where he was responsible for developing and implementing strategic plans to move market-share and drive business.