SEATTLE — Quark Expeditions has promoted Beth Mercier to Senior Director, Global Partnership Sales.

Mercier’s experience spans 15 years in the expedition cruise industry, including five years of sales leadership experience with Quark focused on North America and LATAM.

In her new role Mercier will drive relationships with global consortiums, host agencies, and strategic accounts. Quark says Mercier’s promotion, as well as the hiring of Becky Francis as Regional Sales Director, EMEA, reflect Quark’s continuing investment in trade sales as a pivotal driver of its global growth.

“We’re thrilled to have two extraordinary trade sales leaders enhance the best business development team in the expedition cruise industry,” said Thomas Lennartz, Quark’s VP of Sales. “In their new roles, Beth and Becky will bring not just a proven ability to deliver sales results – they are both recognized as inspiring team leaders with a balanced and strategic approach to professional success. Together with Robert Halfpenny, our Regional Sales Director, APAC, they will set the stage as our sales organization continues to grow to support our valued travel advisors globally.”

Last month Quark launched its new Partner Portal, an industry-first, real-time AI-driven virtual polar resource featuring Parker the Polar Bear.