FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Riviera River Cruises is proud to announce an expansion of its North American presence with the addition of a Regional Sales Director to cover the western United States and Canada. Barbara Sargent, who has more than 30 years of experience in the travel industry, will be based in Southern California. The addition of Sargent is in response to increased interest and demand from customers in the western U.S., in particular. For more information about Riviera River Cruises, visit https://www.rivierarivercruises.com or call 888-838-8820.
“Barbara is a seasoned and well-respected salesperson, and we’re pleased that she’s joining our growing sales team,” said Marilyn Conroy, Riviera River Cruises’ Vice President Sales and Marketing North America. “At Riviera, we pride ourselves on our relationships with travel professionals, and the addition of Barbara allows us to extend those relations west across North America.”
“I’m excited to join Riviera and to share their European river cruises with the agency community out west,” said Sargent. “River cruising is a highly competitive marketplace and Riviera has a great product at a great price – it will be a pleasure to represent them.”
Sargent has more than 30 years of experience in the travel industry, including 11 years as a travel advisor and positions in business development and sales with Trafalgar Tours, Norwegian Cruise Line, Insight Vacations and other companies.
With Riviera, Sargent will cover the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah and Washington, as well as British Columbia, Canada. She can be reached at barbara.sargent@rivierarivercruises.com.
Sargent joins a staff that also includes Regional Sales Directors David Holmwood and Bruce Metzendorf.
She lives in Indio, California, and has four grown children.
Riviera River Cruises offers 15 itineraries on 10 rivers and waterways, including exclusive departures for solo travelers, aboard the youngest fleet of ships in Europe, with none older than six years. Riviera’s cruises include spacious cabins and suites, fine culinary experiences from sumptuous breakfasts to four-course dinners featuring international classics and regional specialties, and expert-led excursions to classic sights and lesser-known places.
Riviera guarantees exceptional value, promising never to add hidden surcharges or fees. Riviera also doesn’t automatically include gratuities or drinks, so the choice is up to guests.
For more information about Riviera River Cruises, visit https://www.rivierarivercruises.com or call 888-838-8820.
Riviera River Cruises
Riviera River Cruises is the United Kingdom’s leading river cruise operator, with a North American office in Fairfield, Connecticut. Riviera is known for its highly rated five-star product, its ships with spacious cabins and suites, relaxed atmosphere, sumptuous on-board meals and captivating excursions, and its exceptional value. Riviera puts its guests first, hosting over 100,000 guests on its river cruises in the past five years, and is very supportive of the travel agency community, with programs such as a dedicated portal for advisors. For more information, visit https://www.rivierarivercruises.com or call 888-838-8820.