LONDON — Explore Worldwide has named Katy Rockett as the company’s new Regional Director for North America.

Rockett joins Explore Worldwide with 15 years’ experience in adventure travel, coming directly from General Manager and Director of Growth roles at Exodus Travels, and having previously held senior marketing positions with both Exodus and Intrepid Travel.

Based in Toronto, Rockett will facilitate the business’s global growth plans, and focus on delivering exceptional tours, customer service and marketing activity across the region.

Explore has more than 40 years of experience in organizing small group walking, trekking and cycling trips all over the world and for the breadth of its product across all programs in Europe.

“I’m absolutely delighted to be joining Explore at what is a very exciting time for the business,” says Rockett. “Active small group adventures are still a relatively new concept to many North American travellers, yet so many people are looking to get more out of their vacations, so I love to introduce people to this immersive and culturally enriching style of travel. Explore is a brand closely aligned with my values, and I can’t wait to build on the company’s strong foundation in North America.”

Explore’s Managing Director, Michael Edwards, added: “We’re delighted to welcome Katy to the team. Her excellent industry knowledge in the sector for North America will bring a fresh perspective and a panoramic vision – to ensure that our product and service are always Better Than Yesterday. Katy brings with her an entrepreneurial spirit, a deep commitment to sustainability, and a genuine passion for adventure travel.”

Rockett will focus on growing the Explore team in North America. On her own bucket list are Japan, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and the Galapagos.