New Team Member for Authentic Vacations

Image: PHOTO: Michelle Bartlett with Authentic Vacations. (photo via Authentic Vacations)
Image: PHOTO: Michelle Bartlett with Authentic Vacations. (photo via Authentic Vacations)
TravelPulse Staff
by TravelPulse Staff
Last updated: 1:20 PM ET, Thu February 28, 2019

WHY IT RATES: Michelle Bartlett joins Authentic Vacations as an industry veteran.-Codie Liermann, Associate Editor


Santa Rosa, California based Authentic Vacations has appointed industry veteran, Michelle Bartlett as their Executive Director of Business Development.

Michelle will be responsible for overseeing Authentic Vacations' growth and relationship building within the B2B sector. She brings with her over 25 years of industry experience, most recently as the Western USA Business Development Manager for GOGO Vacations.

"With Michelle's wealth of experience working with the travel advisor community and proven successes developing strong relationships and revenue growth, we are pleased to welcome her knowledge and expertise to lead our trade partnerships", said Allegra Lynch, President of Authentic Vacations.

In addition to GOGO, Michelle has also held positions as West Coast BDM at Air New Zealand and Promotions and Event Manager with Tahiti Tourisme.

Authentic Vacations, a member of Tour Partner Group, is a US based wholesaler specializing in unique and authentic tailor-made itineraries for Ireland, Scotland, England, Scandinavia, Iceland and most recently added Australia and New Zealand to their destination portfolio.


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