Avanti Destinations Names Kristina Zito as Sales Director

Avanti Destinations has announced the appointment of Kristina Zito as mountain west regional sales director.

Zito is an industry veteran with over 25 years of experience as a business development manager (BDM). Most recently, she served head of sales, eastern region, at Arizona-based tour operator Authentic Vacations. She also served as sales director, North America for Blue Roads Touring for five years,

Based in Placitas, New Mexico, Zito’s territory comprises Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.

Zito will succeed Ken Pringle, who was named director of national accounts earlier this month when Avanti Destinations announced an executive restructuring. John Hanratty is stepping down as vice president of industry relations at the year’s end, and his responsibilities will be split between Gina Bang, Avanti’s chief sales and marketing officer, and Pringle.

“Kristina’s experience in the travel industry, deep understanding of FIT and group sales, and engaging personality make her a perfect fit for this position,” said Pringle. “We are lucky and thrilled to have her on our team.”