Auckland-based Tracey Brennan has been confirmed as the first-ever New Zealand-based Regional Sales Manager for AmaWaterways, an important step in the river cruise line’s expansion into the Kiwi market.
Brennan (pictured above with AmaWaterways Regional Sales Manager Kylie Chapman) joins AmaWaterways’ growing Australia/New Zealand team following the company’s launch in the region in early 2024. She brings with her extensive travel industry experience and a strong network of trade relationships.
“Having only launched in Australia and New Zealand a little over a year ago, we are thrilled to be able to announce Tracey Brennan as our first-ever New Zealand-based salesperson,” AmaWaterways Managing Director AUNZ Steve Richards said.
“Tracey’s experience and contacts will be invaluable to us as we continue to grow our presence in this key market.”
Richards stressed that Brennan’s appointment reflects the company’s dedication to New Zealand travel advisors. “Tracey’s appointment is a testament to how much we value the Kiwi business and want to support them in growing their river cruise sales.,” he said.
“Our launch motto has been – Be easy to do business with, and be lucrative to do business with, and this applies to the NZ market as well.”
In her new role, Brennan will be tasked with deepening trade relationships and expanding sales across AmaWaterways’ extensive portfolio of river cruise itineraries in Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America.
“I’m thrilled to be joining the AmaWaterways family and continuing to share my passion for river cruising with our valued trade partners and their clients,” she said.
“I want to take this opportunity to sincerely thank the trade for their ongoing support — it means the world to me as I embark on this exciting new journey.”
Brennan will officially begin her role on 23 June.
