NEW YORK — Virtuoso has added two new positions in support of its Canadian travel agency members and preferred partners.

Anna Judek has assumed the role of marketing manager, and James Allen has been named account manager, member relations.

Virtuoso’s Una O’Leary, Anna Judek and James Allen

Both represent the latest in strategic hires for Virtuoso, which last year announced Úna O’Leary as the general manager for Canada.

Under O’Leary’s leadership, Judek and Allen will help support Virtuoso’s presence in this critical market, while also serving to elevate the group’s brand awareness and preference among affluent consumers.

Judek comes to Virtuoso from senior executive positions at Royal Bank of Canada and American Express. Meanwhile Allen held a senior executive position at Alliance de l’Industrie Touristique du Québec. Judek is based in Toronto, while Allen is based in Montreal.

“Our emphasis on the Canadian market continues to grow, and I couldn’t be more pleased to welcome both Anna and James to Virtuoso and my team,” said O’Leary. “Their collective talents bolster this network’s commitment to our members and partners within Canada. We are optimistic about travel’s resurgence in Canada, and by expanding our regional team, we are better prepared to meet consumer demand and achieve success.”