Cruise and escorted tour specialist Riviera Travel has promoted Jessica Payne to the role of Business Development Executive.

Jessica has worked in Riviera’s contact centre for the past year, and before that spent five years overseas as a rep in Rhodes, Costa del Sol, Majorca, Mexico, Thasos and Thailand. 

She will manage a number of trade accounts across the UK, including working with agents who want to start selling river cruise and touring holidays. 

Jessica will report to Head of Agency Sales Tom Morgan.

The operator is looking to fill various vacancies in sales, customer service and administration.