TORONTO — The Globus family of brands has expanded its Canadian sales team.

The company has hired travel industry veteran Gina Goranson and sales professional Elaine French as business development managers (BDMs).

Goranson will take on responsibility for Vancouver Island and Lower Mainland, and French will oversee Southwest Ontario.

Both will report to Denise Harper, Senior Director of Sales for the Globus family of brands, and both will work to build and maintain travel partner relationships while growing regional sales forGlobus, Cosmos and Avalon Waterways.

“Built on a foundation of education, awareness, integrity and trust, we’re dedicated to reinforcing our sales and trade relationships across Canada,” said Harper. “Gina and Elaine will help us do just that. On the heels of unveiling a new trade brand campaign, advisor portal and education platform, we’re well-poised to grow our roots and business across Canada.”

Goranson joins Globus with a strong background in the travel industry, including five years at Collette. French has extensive experience in customer service.

“Advisors are at the heart of everything we do,” said Harper. “As partners, we’re not only dedicated to providing them a one-stop-shop for every way in the world to experience the world, but we’re in the privileged position of also delivering more ‘wow’ across the globe, one client at a time.”