SANTA CLARITA, CA — The Princess Cruises and Cunard Line sales team has named Christine Kelly as the new business development manager to support travel agents in eastern Canada.

“We’re thrilled to add Christine to our team representing both Princess and Cunard,” said Brian O’Connor, Princess Cruises vice president of sales, North America. “Her years of experience in the travel industry, as well as skills and expertise in marketing, will be a tremendous asset to the lines and our travel agent partners in eastern Canada.”

With her extensive knowledge in front line sales, Kelly will oversee Toronto east, eastern Ontario and Atlantic Canada (excluding New Brunswick). Kelly most previously worked at Expedia CruiseShipCenters as a Franchise Developments Manager assisting franchises with goal development and marketing plan creation and implementation. Prior to that, she managed the marketing for one of the top Expedia CruiseShipCenters stores, which is a Strategic Partner for Princess Cruises.