Travelbiz E-Zine
16
April
2025

Explora Journeys continues to strengthen UK & Ireland sales team with new appointment

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Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of MSC Group, has appointed a new Business Relationship Expert within its UK & Ireland sales team.

Megan Saunders brings ten years of industry trade experience specialising in the luxury cruise sector, previously holding roles at Silversea Cruises, Windstar and CLIA.

I am excited to be joining the Explora Journeys team. As we continue to grow and offer unprecedented luxury experience at sea, I look forward to working with our partners, existing and new, to continue to grow our mutual business”, says Megan Saunders.

Reporting into Priti Mehta, Head of Sales – UK and Ireland, and working closely with Business Relationship Leads Jenny Wade, and Andrew Schweitzer; Megan will proactively oversee the Central / South of England and Wales.

Priti Mehta adds, “Our ambitious team demonstrates Explora Journeys’ dedication to the travel advisor community, as well as increasing growth in these important regions. We are thrilled to have Megan onboard to help build new and to continue significant and meaningful partnerships across the south of the UK.”

Following its launch in 2021 and inaugural ship’s maiden journey in 2023, Explora Journeys continues to transform luxury ocean travel, which is further demonstrated by key hires including Anna Nash’s appointment as President in September 2024 following a decade at Aman.

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