Avanti Destinations Appoints New Chief Sales and Marketing Officer

Wholesale tour operator Avanti Destinations has appointed Gina Bang as its new chief sales and marketing officer. She will report directly to CEO Paul Barry.

Bang has been with Avanti for 21 years, most recently serving as director of marketing. She has also worked in various sales positions at the company including as senior manager of inside sales and marketing, where she was responsible for maintaining and developing relationships with consortia, as well as tourist boards and other industry partners on joint marketing efforts.

“Gina is one of our longest-tenured employees and thoroughly knows this company, its people, its partners, and products,” said Barry. “She has done a wonderful job in every position that she has held and is the right person to head up our rapidly expanding sales team, as well as marketing.”

Bang said her first priority will be to grow the sales team.

“I’m committed to building long-term relationships, delivering exceptional service, and making it easy for our valued travel advisors to create and sell custom FIT travel.”