IslandsEscapes by Goway, has recently appointed Kim Friedrich (left) to the role of Product Manager. This newly created position was developed to help support the growth of the Islands program.
Kim brings more than 7 years of experience to this position, most recently as Product Manager for a mass market tour operator where her responsibilities included the overall management of the Caribbean Islands and Mexican product lines. She brings broad industry knowledge and expertise as well as fresh insight to the company.
Kim’s main responsibilities will be overall contract and product management, product development, marketing and sales of Cook Islands, Fiji, Tahiti, Western Samoa, the Kingdom of Tonga, Islands of Asia, and Islands of the Indian Ocean. Kim is familiar with many of the IslandsEscapes destinations, having spent time in Fiji, Tahiti and the Cook Islands, and has excellent product knowledge to help support the growth and development of IslandsEscapes.
Also joining Goway’s Product & Marketing team is Leia Marvin (right), who has been appointed to the role of Product & Sales Co-ordinator for Goway’s Downunder product line and brings 8 years experience in South Pacific product, sales and marketing.
Leia spent 5 years in Goway’s reservations team as a Senior Travel Consultant, and brings a wealth of knowledge to the position. In addition, Leia has traveled extensively throughout Australia and New Zealand.
Leia is involved in all aspects of training for the Goway South Pacific reservation teams. She is also responsible for email communications and assisting in producing Goway’s award winning “Downunder” brochure.