Ambassador Cruise Line Names James Doohan for North of England

Ambassador Cruise Line has appointed James Doohan as its new business development executive for the North of England, a role the company says is designed to strengthen support for travel agents and other trade partners across the region.

Trade-facing appointment tied to regional agency support

Ambassador linked the hire to its ongoing focus on working more closely with agent partners in the North. Karen Cameron, Deputy Head of Trade at Ambassador Cruise Line, said, “I am delighted to welcome Doohan to the Ambassador family, which will only benefit our trade partners in the North of England as we look to continue providing them with all the support and tools they need.”

Cameron added, “The addition of someone with his experience illustrates just how highly we value our agent partners.”

Role remit: relationship management and day-to-day trading

Ambassador said Doohan’s responsibilities will span both maintaining existing commercial relationships and developing new agent and trade partnerships, with the aim of maximizing sales opportunities in his territory. The cruise line also said he will be involved in day-to-day trading activity with partners in the region.

• Strengthening existing commercial relationships across the North of England, with a focus on helping partners maximize sales opportunities through closer engagement.
• Supporting day-to-day trading activity with agent partners, as part of Ambassador’s wider emphasis on providing tools and support to the trade.
• Identifying and instigating new agent and trade partnerships where there is potential to grow distribution and sales in the region.
• Working within Ambassador’s trade team structure and reporting into Divisional Sales Manager Emma Rodgers.

Reporting line and experience in retail and agency management

Ambassador confirmed that Doohan will report to Emma Rodgers, Divisional Sales Manager. The cruise line said he brings more than 10 years of experience in the travel industry.

Doohan joins Ambassador from Althams Travel, where he most recently worked as an assistant manager, including the last two years in that role. Earlier in his career, he worked as a travel advisor in TUI retail.

Ambassador said Doohan’s immediate focus will be to build on existing relationships in his area while also developing new trade partnerships under Rodgers’ leadership.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who is James Doohan?

Doohan is a travel industry professional with more than 10 years of experience. He joins Ambassador Cruise Line from Althams Travel, where he most recently worked as an assistant manager, and he previously worked as a travel advisor in TUI retail.

What is Doohan’s job at Ambassador Cruise Line?

Ambassador has appointed Doohan as business development executive for the North of England (also described as business development executive, North). The role is focused on supporting travel agents and other trade partners across the region.

Who does Doohan report to?

Ambassador said Doohan will report directly to Divisional Sales Manager Emma Rodgers.

What will Doohan be responsible for in the North of England?

Ambassador said his remit includes fostering existing commercial relationships, driving day-to-day trading activity with agent partners, and developing new agent and trade partnerships where there is potential to grow distribution and sales.

How does Ambassador say the appointment will help trade partners?

Deputy Head of Trade Karen Cameron said the hire “will only benefit our trade partners in the North of England,” and framed it as part of the cruise line’s effort to provide agency partners with “all the support and tools they need.”