Virgin Voyages’ Sean Russo Promoted to Director of Sales, Canada
by Bruce Parkinson
Sean Russo Awarded Travel Personality of the Year – Canadian Travel Awards
Awarded the title of Travel Industry Personality of the Year at the 2025 Canadian Travel Awards, Virgin Voyages’ Sean Russo has earned himself a promotion to Director of Sales, Canada.
Russo was hired in late 2022 as the cruise line’s first Canadian sales manager, just a year after the adults-only cruise brand began sailing.
Through effective communications and high visibility – along with a brand and a concept that resonates with Canadian cruisers — Russo has helped shepherd Virgin to strong growth in this market.
More than 200 industry members offered their congratulations to Russo on his LinkedIn post announcing his promotion.
“You’re a huge part of Virgin’s success in Canada,” wrote Danny Slupeiks, Owner, TravelOnly with Danny. “Your passion and energy are incredible and (it’s) great to see you recognized this way.”
Russo moved over from a Sales Development Manager Role at software firm Jobber to join Virgin Voyages in 2022. Prior to that, he spent 10 years with G Adventures, beginning as a BDM and earning a later promotion to National Sales Manager, Canada.
There’s no word yet but don’t be surprised if Virgin Voyages announces sales team growth in the months to come, to assist Russo and the line’s Florida-based team in continuing to build the Canadian market.
