TORONTO — Maureen Barnes-Smith, Director of Sales & Marketing, Unique Vacations Canada has announced the appointment of two new members to her Outside Sales team. 

Both new team members will be based in Western Canada to work closely with travel agents, tour operators and tourist board partners in their respective regions.

“I am extremely excited about the newest additions to our Canadian sales team, as they round out our full complement of Business Development Managers right across the country,” says Barnes-Smith.  “Western Canada has long been an important market for Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts and our commitment to the west has never wavered.” 

First up, Evan Chicheluk is joining the team as Business Development Manager, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Northern Ontario & Nunavut. Chicheluk joins Unique Vacations Canada with an extensive business and product management background in a variety of sectors. Based in Winnipeg, agents can contact him at 1-800-545-8283, ext. 4957 or (204) 914-1455, or email echicheluk@uvisandals.ca.      

Also coming onboard is Donné Nixon as Business Development Manager, Alberta and NWT. She brings a wealth of sales and customer service experience in the insurance and automotive industries to her new position with Unique Vacations Canada, says Barnes-Smith. Nixon will be based in Calgary and can be reached at 1-800-545-8283, ext. 4951 or (587) 336-1841, or email: dnixon@uvisandals.ca.