Paul Gauguin Cruises has announced the appointment of Helene Poirier as Director of Sales, Eastern Canada, which encompasses Canada’s Atlantic Provinces, Ontario, and Quebec.

“I am delighted to welcome Helene Poirier to our team at Paul Gauguin Cruises,” said Sandy Stevens, Vice President of Sales for Paul Gauguin Cruises. “Helene is passionate about helping travel partners build their cruise business and brings deep cruise industry knowledge and business development expertise to the role.”

At Paul Gauguin Cruises, Helene will be responsible for presenting and selling Paul Gauguin Cruises to travel agency partners and top accounts, building and maintaining key travel agency partner relationships, and providing account management, promotions, and product seminars.

Helene comes to Paul Gauguin Cruises with extensive experience in travel, including 25 years in the cruise industry.  Most recently, she was with Uniworld Boutique River Cruises for 11 years. Prior to that, Helene held District Sales Manager roles for Holland America Line and Renaissance Cruises.

Helene has traveled extensively in Europe, the Caribbean, China, and French Polynesia, and is fluent in English and French.  She is based in Toronto, Ontario.