New Zealand-based expedition line Heritage Expeditions has created a new Sales Director Americas position and appointed Canadian travel-industry veteran Meg Murgatroyd, who will be based in Toronto. The family-owned operator says the hire is aimed at strengthening travel-advisor and trade partnerships and lifting bookings across Canada and the United States, which it describes as one of its most important growth markets. The appointment comes as Heritage prepares to introduce its new ship, Heritage Discoverer, from the 2027-28 season.
Heritage Expeditions, the New Zealand-based, family-owned expedition cruise operator, has appointed Meg Murgatroyd to the newly created role of Sales Director Americas. Toronto-based Murgatroyd brings more than two decades of travel-trade experience and will lead the line's sales strategy, advisor engagement and trade partnerships across Canada and the United States.
Commercial director Aaron Russ said the appointment represents an investment in deepening relationships with North American travel advisors, a market the company views as central to its growth. The move follows Heritage's plans to bring its new vessel, Heritage Discoverer, into service for the 2027-28 season.
Reported by Seatrade Cruise News (Helen Hutcheon), 6 August 2026. Summary written by Cruisey; see the source link for the full article.