Riviera Travel has further strengthened its trade team with the appointment of Chris McCloskey as key account manager for Scotland and Ireland

He will take up the position on 22 January and focus on building relationships with the river cruise and escorted tour specialist’s travel agent partners. He will report to Vicky Billing, head of trade and partnerships.

McCloskey has previously held roles with Silversea in onboard sales and at Royal Caribbean as a port shopping guide.

The appointment is Riviera’s second addition to its trade team so far this year, following the recent recruitment of Lloyd Morris as key account manager for the UK and Ireland. Morris will also start his new role on 22 January.

Riviera bolsters agent relationships with new appointment

Billing said: “We are delighted that Chris is joining our growing trade team.

“His appointment means we can fully support our trade partners across Scotland and Ireland, ensuring agents have all they need to confidently sell Riviera. It’s such an exciting time for us as we continue to strengthen the team and in turn bolster our relationships with the trade.”

McCloskey added: “I am absolutely over the moon to be joining the award-winning Riviera trade team at such an exciting time. I cannot wait to get stuck in and meet our amazing trade partners.”