South Sea Cruises Appoints Tom Svensen as Sales Manager – Australia & NZ

The South Sea Cruises Group has announced the appointment of Tom Svensen as Sales Manager – Australia & New Zealand, further strengthening its commitment to the market.

In his new role, Tom will work closely with trade partners across the region, supporting the Group’s diverse portfolio of brands including South Sea Cruises, Blue Lagoon Cruises, Yasawa Adventures Fiji, South Sea Sailing, Malamala Beach Club, and Mai Sunset Beach Resort.

As Sales Manager – Australia & New Zealand, Tom will oversee trade sales and partnership development across the region, working alongside Alyssa Field, General Manager – Global Sales, to support agents and drive continued growth across all Group brands.

Tom brings more than a decade of experience across the global travel industry, with a strong background in touring, business development, and destination marketing. He began his career with Contiki, leading tours throughout Europe and gaining valuable, hands-on insight into guest experience and travel operations. He later joined Intrepid Travel as a Business Development Manager, where he built strong relationships with travel agents and wholesale partners while driving sales growth across key markets. His ability to connect with trade partners and understand evolving market needs has been a consistent strength throughout his career. Most recently, Tom served as New Zealand Trade Partnerships Manager at Tourism Fiji, playing a key role in strengthening industry partnerships and promoting Fiji as a premier destination for New Zealand travellers. His in-depth knowledge of Fiji and established trade relationships position him well for this next chapter.

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