TORONTO — Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has appointed Federico Berardinucci as District Sales Manager for Eastern Canada, effective March 18.

Berardinucci most recently served as National Accounts Manager at Air Canada Vacations, where he gained vast knowledge of the trade business and direct experience in business development, sales strategy and account management. He was also instrumental in negotiating preferred agreements with top chains and consortia.

Prior to his time at ACV, Berardinucci held Regional Sales positions with Porter Airlines and Manulife Insurance.

“We are very excited to have Federico join our North American sales team,” said Michelle Palma, Vice President, Field Sales of North America for Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection. “Federico 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, also added: “Federico is very well known and respected within the leisure and corporate travel markets in Canada. He brings a strong track record of success in working with our agency partners in Eastern Canada.”

Berardinucci replaces Carlo Rinaldo at Uniworld, who will be joining AMEX Global Business Travel, Quebec, beginning in April. Berardinucci can be reached at Federico.berardinucci@uniworld.com.