TORONTO — Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has named Carlo Rinaldi as District Sales Manager for Eastern Canada, effective immediately.

Rinaldi brings more than 15 years of experience in the Canadian hospitality and travel industry to his new role, most recently at Porter Airlines as one of the founding members of its sales team.

“We are very excited to have Carlo join our North American sales team,” says Michelle Palma, Vice President, Field Sales of North America for Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection. “Carlo brings a wealth of expertise in sales and new business development to this role. His ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with our agency partners will allow Uniworld to build our market share in Eastern Canada in 2019 and beyond.”

Kristian Anderson, Senior Vice President of Global Sales for Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection adds: “Carlo has the passion, drive and commitment that we need to grow our business with our agency partners.”

Rinaldi’s knowledge of the trade business, including direct experience in business development, sales strategy and account management with brands such as Starwood, IHG and Delta Hotels, will allow Uniworld to further strengthen its presence in Eastern Canada, says Anderson.

For the last 10 years Rinaldi was with Porter Airlines in Québec and contributed to its corporate and agency growth in Eastern Canada.

He can be reached at carlo.rinaldi@uniworld.com, (818) 382-2718 at the office or via his mobile on (514) 743-6001.