Windstar Cruises New Central U.S. Regional Sales Manager Named Lauren Kieny
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[By: Windstar Cruises]<\/p>\n
Windstar Cruises<\/a>\u00a0is pleased to announce the appointment of Lauren Kieny as its new Central U.S. regional sales manager, furthering the line\u2019s commitment to strong travel advisor partnerships and to spreading the joy of small-ship cruising throughout the region.<\/p>\n Kieny joins Windstar with more than a decade of experience in luxury travel and cruising, having held leadership roles at SeaDream Yacht Club, American Queen Voyages, Globus family of brands, and Oceania Cruises. Most recently, she served as director of sales for the Midwest at SeaDream Yacht Club. With hands-on experience across reservations, sales operations, and customer service, Kieny knows firsthand what travel advisors need to succeed\u2014and she\u2019s passionate about helping them grow their business.<\/p>\n In her new role with Windstar, Kieny will oversee sales efforts across 12 states, including Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin. She\u2019ll work closely with travel advisors on everything from account management and sales planning to promotional initiatives and events. Her calendar will also include plenty of training sessions, webinars, and familiarization trips to help advisors experience Windstar\u2019s \u201c180 degrees from ordinary\u201d style of cruising.<\/p>\n \u201cLauren\u2019s energy, enthusiasm, and deep industry knowledge make her a natural fit for Windstar,\u201d said Joe Jiffo, director of sales at Windstar Cruises. \u201cShe understands the importance of relationships and brings a fresh perspective to our team. Her passion for travel and discovery is a perfect match for Windstar\u2019s spirit of exploration and our friendly, personalized service.\u201d<\/p>\n Based in Dallas, Texas, Kieny is also known for her love of animals and the outdoors. When she\u2019s not cheering on travel partners or sailing with Windstar, you\u2019ll find her volunteering with rescue organizations or traveling with family and friends.<\/p>\n