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Explore Worldwide Names Aaron Fitzpatrick as BDM for North America

by Bruce Parkinson  March 06, 2025
Explore Worldwide Names Aaron Fitzpatrick as BDM for North America

Aaron Fitzpatrick has joined Explore Worldwide as BDM for North America.

Explore Worldwide has announced the appointment of Aaron Fitzpatrick as Business Development Manager for North America. 

Bringing over a decade of experience in customer relations and a personal passion for travel, Fitzpatrick will support the small group adventure specialist’s strategic initiatives to grow the brand’s presence in the region among the travel agency and advisor community.

“This newly created role marks an important phase in our growth plan and business development to support the trusted advisor community across both Canada and the U.S.,” says Katy Rockett, Explore’s regional director for North America.

“Aaron’s proven track record at delivering exceptional client service, coupled with his business acumen and understanding of the travel space as a former tour guide, make him instrumental to the work our growing team is doing.”

Katy Rockett, Explore Worldwide
Katy Rockett, Canadian Regional Director, Explore Worldwide. Photo: Explore Worldwide

In the newly created position, Fitzpatrick will be responsible for creating and executing strategic plans to grow trade sales and nurture existing partnerships while establishing new collaborations with key travel advisor stakeholders throughout North America. 

He will also take the lead on training and product knowledge sessions for industry partners, development and implementation of trade campaigns and incentives, as well as representation for Explore at key industry events and conferences.

Fitzpatrick’s past roles have included: event coordinator at Science Everywhere in Toronto, Ontario, planning and hosting live social debate games across the country; Project Manager with global Fintech leader, Broadridge (formerly RPM Technologies); and as a tour guide with Fat Tire Bike Tours where he led small group tours across Paris and Versailles, France. 

  
  
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