Her role will see her responsible expanding market reach and driving brand engagement.
Donaldson (pictured) arrives at the business with considerable travel trade experience, having worked across several key brands in sales and account roles, such as Infinity Holidays, Emirates, Finnair, and Ignite Travel Group.
Windstar Cruises MD, global commercial, Helen Beck, said Australia is a key source market and appointing a trade expert was crucial to future success.
“Karli’s experience and trade focus make her an ideal fit to support growth in Australia.”
Travel the World MD Andrew Millmore added the appointment reinforces its support for the Australian trade by providing the right tools, training, marketing support and strategic guidance to help them grow their business.
The development followed the departure of Shelley Martin, who was business development manager – Australia until Mar.
MEANWHILE, Windstar has opened bookings for French Polynesia sailings in 2028 aboard Star Breeze and Wind Star.
The two yachts are set to sail across 14 itineraries across 109 departures, including the seven-day ‘Dreams of Tahiti’, the 10-night ‘Maori Storytellers & French Polynesian Treasures’ and the 14-night ‘Tahitian Treasures & Magnificent Marquesas’.
Bookings before 31 May will receive earlybird perks such as priority sailing dates, stateroom selection and 5% savings.
