WHY IT RATES: For travel agents and clients who have worked with Apple Vacations in the past, there will be a new sheriff in town.-Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer.
Apple Leisure Group (ALG), the leading leisure travel company in North America, has elevated John Tarkowski to lead Apple Vacations as the company's new President, effective Jan. 1, 2019.
Tarkowski, a 14-year veteran of Apple Vacations, will continue to serve in his current capacity as senior vice president of sales for ALG through the remainder of the year. He replaces Tim Mullen, who last month announced his departure at the end of 2018 and continues to assist Apple Vacations in a transitionary role.
"John has been a fixture at Apple Vacations since 2004. His passion and dedication have had a profound impact on our relationships with the retail sector. As the next President of Apple Vacations, he will ensure that travel agents continue to be a central part of our core strategy," said Mullen.
"Ensuring that Apple Vacations is in good hands has been of the utmost personal importance and I cannot imagine a more qualified individual to take the reins," he added.
Prior to joining Apple Vacations in 2004, Tarkowski served in various positions at The Mark Travel Corporation dating back to 1993. He graduated summa cum laude with a BA in Marketing and Management from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business.
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