Riverside Luxury Cruises expands NA team; promotes Canada’s Ouzounov
Riverside Luxury Cruises has appointed four new hires and announced several promotions to the North America sales and marketing team.
The line has seen big growth in the North American market since launching in 2023 and is poised for more expansion with the addition of the following new team members: Ian Duncan, director of sales, Northeast and Upper Midwest; Matt Ogden, director of sales and key accounts, California and Hawaii; Desirey Virgin, director of sales, Southeast; and Kelsey Thompson, director of marketing.
Additionally, Michelle Rodriguez Suarez has been promoted to vice-president, sales for Latin America, Asia, MICE and Seaside Collection’s Finolhu Resort in the Maldives and Peter Ouzounov has been promoted to senior director of Sales, Canada.
“As we continue to expand our presence in US market, building a world-class team is paramount. I am absolutely thrilled to welcome these four exceptional individuals to Riverside Luxury Cruises,” said Jennifer Halboth, CEO of Riverside Collection Americas. “Their diverse skills and passion for the industry will be invaluable as we continue to grow and establish ourselves as a leading choice for luxury river travel. I am incredibly proud of the team we are building and confident that their expertise will contribute significantly to our success.”
These new hires join Michelle Rodriguez Suarez: Peter Ouzounov: Kelly Browne, director of sales, Western U.S; and Megan Strimbu, marketing manager to complete Riverside’s sales and marketing team.
About Riverside Luxury Cruises
Riverside Luxury Cruises is Europe’s newest and most luxurious river cruise line offering distinctive vacations on the Rhine, Rhône, Danube, Moselle, and Main rivers. The all-suites Riverside Mozart, Riverside Ravel and Riverside Debussy offer the largest average suite size, all with king-size beds, highest staff-to-guest ratio and up to five onboard restaurants.
Guests can choose active tours from a menu of Riverside Choice excursions; take out a pedal- or e-bike, stored on board, for self-guided exploration; and bask in a rejuvenating treatment in the onboard FEHI Spa. On all itineraries, the ships stay late or overnight in some of Europe’s most captivating towns and cities, so guests can immerse in authentic cultures and the destination’s social life. Throughout, every member of Riverside’s exceptional staff and crew deliver intuitive and personalized service for an all-inclusive and luxurious experience.
On board, guests enjoy butler service in every suite; gourmet cuisine made with high-quality, fresh ingredients a la minute; included premium wines and spirits; complimentary Starlink broadband Wi-Fi; unlimited shore excursions to immerse in Europe’s history, cultures and landmarks; prepaid gratuities; and complimentary ground transfers. Riverside Luxury Cruises is a winner in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards for 2024 and Cruise Critic’s 2023 and 2024 Editors’ Pick Award for Best Dining in the River Category.
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