VICTORIA, B.C. — FRS Clipper has hired business development managers Krista Holmberg and Lisa Symonds.

FRS Clipper is a leading provider of ferry services and vacation planning services in the Pacific Northwest.

“We are very excited to have Krista and Lisa join our Seattle-based sales team,” said FRS Clipper’s COO, Gordon Dirker. “Their many years of experience and industry relations will support our continued growth opportunities through the channels and travel trade partners.”

Krista Holmberg is a 30-year travel industry veteran, with companies including Holland America Line, Club Med, Scenic Luxury River Cruises and Emerald Cruises.

“I am looking forward to working closely with travel agents as the local Business Development Manager, designing bespoke trips for our valued FRS Clipper guests,” says Holmberg.

Lisa Symonds has been tasked with overseeing all aspects of creating unique corporate team experiences. Symonds’ years in hospitality, travel, outdoor and events include stints with Holland America Line, Waterways Cruises and Events, Compass Outdoor Adventures and REI.

“As a passionate advocate for Victoria and newcomer to the FSR Clipper sales team, I’m excited about assisting Seattle businesses in discovering the unparalleled FRS Clipper experience. I look forward to introducing the transformative benefits of team bonding beyond the office walls on the captivating waters together,” says Symonds.

FRS Clipper has provided transportation, tours and accommodation packages for more than eight million travellers since 1986, adds Dirker.

He notes that “travel advisors and corporate partnerships have always been key to our success, we are delighted that we will now be able to proactively drive sales through these partnerships once again.”

Travel between Seattle, WA and Victoria, B.C., takes two hours and forty-five minutes via the Clipper ferry, connecting downtown Seattle and Victoria’s Inner Harbour.

More information about FRS Clipper Ferry is at clippervacations.com.

Travel agents and tour operators are invited to contact the new sales team at sales@clippervacations.com.