Paul Gauguin Cruises Appoints Max Snytin as New Director of Sales, Northwest Region

BELLEVUE, WA – July 1, 2010 – Paul Gauguin Cruises, operator of the highest rated and longest continually-sailing luxury cruise ship in the South Pacific, the m/s Paul Gauguin, names Mr. Max Snytin as the new Director of Sales, Northwest Region. 

Snytin will be responsible for developing business opportunities with travel companies located in the Northwest – Oregon, Washington, San Francisco and Northern California, in addition to Nevada and Arizona.

Snytin joins Paul Gauguin Cruises with an impressive background and more than 10 years of experience in the cruise industry. Before joining the Paul Gauguin team, Snytin achieved great success leading cruise and tour operations for Voyageprive.com US.

His travel career started with a sales position at ICE Inc, a private resort and cruise club where he was recognized as a top producer for several consecutive years. In 2005, Snytin moved on to manage cruise sales department at Virtuoso's Travelwizard.com, where he was responsible for formulating all sales and marketing strategic planning, and establishing partnerships with high-end travel vendors.  His passion for the cruise industry continued and in 2006, Snytin accepted a position with Norwegian Cruise Line, where he successfully drove business development and sales initiatives in the San Francisco Bay Area. In 2008 Snytin received his “Master Cruise Counselor” certification from Cruise Lines International Association. Snytin is a member of SKAL International Association of Travel and Tourism Professionals, San Jose Chapter. 

“We are delighted to welcome Max Snytin to the Paul Gauguin Cruises team. With his extensive sales experience in the cruise industry, we are confident that Max will provide excellent knowledge and leadership to Paul Gauguin Cruises, and be a valued asset to our group,” notes Dick Bailey, President and CEO of Paul Gauguin Cruises.

For additional information on Paul Gauguin Cruises, call (800)-848-6172 or visit the Travel Agent Center at www.pgcruises.com

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About Paul Gauguin Cruises

Owned by Pacific Beachcomber S.C., the leader in French Polynesia luxury destination resorts, Paul Gauguin Cruises operates the award-winning luxury cruise ship m/s Paul Gauguin, providing a luxury cruise experience tailored to the unparalleled wonders of Tahiti, French Polynesia and the South Pacific. The m/s Paul Gauguin was built at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint Nazaire, France. The ship is 513 feet long, 71 feet wide and has a draft of 16.9 feet. The ship can accommodate 332 guests with a staff of 215 and is one of the top Exclusive Charter and Incentive Group venues in the industry. The m/s Paul Gauguin has undergone more than $25 million in enhancements since its inaugural sail in 1998. Since 1998, the m/s Paul Gauguin has completed more than 500 South Pacific cruises and served more than 140,000 guests, including more than 12,000 honeymooners.

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