TORONTO — Travel advisor portal Global Agents has appointed Heidi Verschaeve as Global Sales Director. As reported earlier this month, GlobalAgents.ca is the new brand for WheelsUpNetwork in Canada.
Richard Kirby, Managing Director of Global Agents, said Verschaeve’s recruitment is part of Global Agents’ ongoing rebranding exercise across all its markets. “We welcome Heidi to our exciting project of continuing to grow Global Agents’ footprint internationally. With her extensive background, experience, and contacts within the industry, we believe she is a tremendous asset to our company and team,” added Kirby.
Verschaeve brings a wealth of experience from her previous roles on the supplier side, where she successfully collaborated with Global Agents. “I have had the pleasure of working with Global Agents in my previous roles, and they have been instrumental in the success of the travel trade strategies I developed. I have always recommended them to my peers for collaboration,” said Verschaeve.
“I am beyond excited to join the Global Agents team and contribute to the continued growth of the company. In this age of excess information, it is critical for travel advisors to have access to a reliable source that serves as a one-stop shop for news on their preferred suppliers. At the same time, suppliers need efficient digital tactics to reach the travel advisor community.
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