The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection recruits Kotanidis

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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1739747680289{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has appointed Melbourne-based cruise specialist, Anastasia Kotanidis, as Director, Travel Partnerships, Australia & New Zealand, LATTE can exclusively reveal.

Kotanidis has more than 25 years of cruise, corporate and retail travel experience, working across global brands including HRG, CWT, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises and Silversea. Her most recent position was Key Account Manager for Seabourn for the past 30 months.

Seb Seward, Vice President and General Manager Asia Pacific, told LATTE The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection was “delighted to attract someone of Kotanidis’ calibre to lead our travel agency partnerships across Australia and New Zealand.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/5″][vc_separator css=”.vc_custom_1739747562425{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1610931970624{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}”]Subscribe to LATTE Cruise’s free eNewsletter to keep up to date with everything in the luxury cruise space.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=”.vc_custom_1739747568104{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1739748287700{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]

“Anastasia’s depth of luxury cruise knowledge and incredible standing make her the perfect fit for this role. I’m excited to work closely with Anastasia to strengthen our existing industry partnerships and to build new ones,” Seward said.

“In addition to her role in driving growth, Anastasia will play an important leadership role in the build[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/5″][vc_single_image image=”170346″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1739748300836{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1739748337449{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]-out of our Asia Pacific team and in establishing the culture that will support our future success.” (Further details on the vision for The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s Sydney based team were revealed by LATTE in November.)

Seward confirmed The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection would soon begin the recruitment process for a Reservations Manager and a boutique team, which will be based in Sydney – as previously foreshadowed first by LATTE. The cruise line is also very close to finalising the location of a CBD office.

Kotanidis will commence in the role at The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection on 11 March and will accompany Seward at the upcoming Luxury Travel Collection Luxury Product Showcase in Brisbane, held the same week.

Later in the month she’ll meet the broader Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection team at their headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida before getting to know both yachts in the fleet, currently in the Caribbean, including anchoring in St Barths on Evrima and exploring Tortola on Ilma.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”159490″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1739747870188{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1739747521139{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]She will also be one of the first to experience the luxury brand’s third yacht, Luminara, in Europe in June.

“I’m thrilled that we can attract the best in the industry – Anastasia is certainly that,” Kristian C. Anderson, SVP of Global Sales, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection told LATTE.

“I worked with Anastasia when we were both at Uniworld and have enjoyed following her career subsequently.

“Trade partnerships are central to our strategy, and I can’t think of anyone better to nurture and grow these relationships.”

“She, Seb, and the broader team, once hired, are well placed to drive our ambitious growth plan in Australia and beyond,” Anderson added. “I very much look forward to welcoming Anastasia to Fort Lauderdale for her visit next month.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”170350″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1739748497018{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1739747552453{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]Commenting on her appointment, Kotanidis told LATTE: “I’m truly honoured to join The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, a brand renowned for its unwavering commitment to excellence and exceptional service.”

“I look forward to driving growth of this prestigious ultra-luxury brand in the Australia-Pacific market alongside our outstanding trade partners. I’m excited to experience the yachts in March, which will provide an invaluable perspective to share with our trade partners.”

“I am equally excited to collaborate with Seb to foster a strong, inclusive culture and build a high performing team that will drive continued success in this dynamic region.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1579214156361{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}”]

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