Ambassador Cruise Line has appointed Karen Cameron as the new deputy head of trade.
- Cameron brings nearly 20 years of experience in the travel industry to her new role.
- She previously held roles at Thomas Cook, Stewart Travel, Barrhead Travel Group, and P&O Cruises.
- In her new position, Cameron will focus on strengthening commercial relationships and enhancing support for trade partners.
- Karen will report to Nicola Harper, head of distribution at Ambassador Cruise Line.
Ambassador Cruise Line has announced the promotion of Karen Cameron to the newly established position of deputy head of trade. In a strategic move reflective of its ongoing recruitment drive, the cruise line seeks to bolster its trade operations with Cameron at the helm. She steps into this role armed with nearly two decades of industry experience, having held pivotal roles at Thomas Cook, Stewart Travel, Barrhead Travel Group, and P&O Cruises before her tenure at Ambassador.
Since joining Ambassador in early 2023 as divisional sales manager for the north, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, Cameron has displayed exemplary performance and leadership. Nicola Harper, head of distribution, praised her achievements noting that Cameron has “gone above and beyond the call of duty in creating and fostering partnerships with our agent partners.”
Starting 1st July, Cameron’s responsibilities will include leveraging existing commercial relationships to maximise sales opportunities and ensuring that trade partners receive comprehensive support and the necessary tools they need to succeed. Harper emphasised the significance of agent relationships as brand awareness for their no-fly, affordable quality offering continues to grow.
Harper expressed strong confidence in Cameron’s capabilities, asserting that she is “absolutely ready to take on this key role.” The focus will be to continue developing a brand and a business that stands prominently in the competitive UK cruise market, under Cameron’s leadership.
Karen Cameron’s appointment marks a significant step for Ambassador Cruise Line in strengthening its trade strategies and partner relationships.
