Quark appoints Marathakis & TenEyck to lead sales team

Quark Expeditions has announced two new appointments to its sales team.

David Marathakis is now the polar expedition company’s director of sales, Americas. He officially joined the team earlier this month, bringing with him over 15 years of extensive experience in the travel industry and a tremendous track record in leadership roles across the travel sector.

“With a wealth of industry knowledge, David is set to play a key role in our pursuit of delivering world-class polar experiences,” said Beth Mercier, senior director of global partnership sales. “His appointment reflects our commitment to fostering strong relationships with our partners and driving innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of travellers. We are excited to see the impact David will have in expanding our reach and delivering exceptional service to our partners and guests in the Americas.”

Marathakis’ career in the travel industry began as a trip manager with Contiki Holidays in Europe. After relocating to North America, he advanced through various roles within The Travel Corporation (TTC), ultimately becoming director of sales for its touring brands.

Most recently, Marathakis served as the country manager for Canada at RateHawk, a prominent hotel consolidator.

“I am thrilled to join Quark Expeditions during this crucial phase of the company’s evolution,” said Marathakis. “With a highly skilled sales team across North America, which was once again honoured as the leader in expedition cruises at Virtuoso Travel Week for the second consecutive year, it is an exciting time to contribute to delivering exceptional service and unique experiences to our partners and guests.”

Joining Marathakis in strengthening Quark Expeditions’ sales efforts is Randolph TenEyck, who brings with him a deep-rooted passion for adventure travel in his new role as area sales director, focusing on the eastern United States.

TenEyck began his career as a reservations agent before transitioning into outside sales roles. Over the years, he held increasingly senior positions, including business development manager for an all-inclusive resort company and an airline consolidator.

“Travel has and always will be my greatest passion,” said TenEyck. “I am excited to bring my skills and experience to the team at Quark Expeditions and contribute to the company’s ongoing success. I’m thrilled to embark on this new journey and help deliver unforgettable experiences to our guests.”

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