With an increasing fleet and extra cruise areas worldwide, Windstar has introduced the rent of Jess Peterson as its director of vacation spot expertise and itinerary planning in a current press launch.
Peterson was with Windstar from 2016 to 2019 as its director of income and itinerary planning, the place he led the corporate’s growth into 4 new working areas: Japan, Alaska, Canada/New England, and Australia/New Zealand.
“It’s nice to be again at Windstar, and I’m excited to assist develop new and distinctive experiences for our visitors with Windstar’s proficient staff,” mentioned Peterson.
“Jess’s rent will allow Windstar to extend its give attention to creating new itineraries and pre/submit cruise experiences for our visitors,” added Janet Bava, chief business officer.
Petrson will oversee the event of worldwide itineraries that replicate Windstar’s philosophy of “180 Levels From Odd.” He’ll work with the staff and income analytics whereas creating itineraries to supply alternatives for cultural engagement, culinary exploration, and adventures.
Peterson has a background in journey planning and creating visitor experiences. Most just lately, he has been an itinerary planning advisor.
Peterson additionally spent 4 years at Hurtigruten Expeditions, working in varied itinerary and product planning roles. This culminated in his place as vice chairman of buyer expertise and new product improvement.
Earlier this yr, Windstar introduced its fleet growth with two new all-suite Star Class ships. The Star Seeker (December 2025) shall be Windstar’s first Star Class newbuild, adopted by the Star Explorer (December 2026). The Star Seeker’s Alaska and Japan itineraries for 2026 are presently obtainable to guide.
Japan is proving common, and 2027 Japan dates shall be open to guide on Dec. 10, 2024, the corporate mentioned in a press release.
Windstar plans to open the remainder of the Asia deployment for the Star Seeker in February 2025.
Bava added: “Windstar is thought for its small-ship itineraries that immerse visitors within the vacation spot; we’re investing extra now in our product staff’s skill to journey, analysis, and type native relationships so we will supply extra of these intimate small-ship experiences we all know our visitors recognize.”
“The addition of two new ships could be very energizing. (In) Asia, we’re creating some superb itineraries for our visitors. We’ll embrace common ports and cities but in addition stunning, lesser-known locations,” mentioned Peterson.
“We’re planning pre/submit packages in locations like Hanoi, Vietnam, so our visitors can expertise the tradition and native life.”
