Explora Journeys bolsters UK and Ireland sales team with new hire
Explora Journeys, the luxury ocean brand of the MSC Group, has appointed a new business relationship expert
Megan Saunders brings ten years of trade experience in the luxury cruise sector, previously holding roles at Silversea Cruises, Windstar and CLIA.
“I am excited to be joining the Explora Journeys team,” she said. “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.”
Reporting into Priti Mehta, head of sales UK and Ireland, and working closely with business relationship leads Jenny Wade and Andrew Schweitzer, Saunders will oversee the central and south of England, as well as Wales.
Mehta said: “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 appointed Anna Nash as president in September 2024 following a decade at Aman.
Reporting to Pierfrancesco Vago, executive chair of MSC Group’s Cruise Division, Nash bolstered the company’s senior leadership team with a career in the luxury market spanning two decades.
