g src=”/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Staiger.jpg” alt=”Barbara Staiger” style=”margin: 5px; float: left;” />Silversea Cruises appointed Barbara Staiger as vice president of strategic partners. Staiger will report to Christian Sierralta, vice president of national accounts and Latin America, according to a statement.

Staiger has over 23 years of experience within the luxury cruise industry, spending 18 years as a sales director for Regent Seven Seas Cruises and five years as vice president of key accounts. As vice president of strategic partnerships, Staiger will be responsible for maximizing revenue opportunities and increasing market share with affiliated roll-ups and key accounts.

“Barbara’s knowledge of the luxury cruise business and tremendous reputation in the North American markets makes her a great addition to our sales team,” said Mark Conroy, Silversea’s managing director for the Americas. “We’re delighted to be welcoming her onboard.”

“I’m thrilled to be joining Silversea and I look forward to enhancing and growing the strong relationships Silversea has established with our valued travel agent partners,” said Staiger.