Kensington Names Yenedi Perez as Sales Director

Tailor-made specialist Kensington has named Yenedi Perez as sales director for South Florida, the Caribbean, and Latin America, effective immediately.

In the new role, Perez will lead strategic partnerships and revenue initiatives across her territory, focusing on strengthening existing relationships, cultivating new partnerships and driving growth across key markets. Perez will report to Stephanie Gervinelli, senior director of consortia partnerships.

With more than 30 years of experience in the travel industry, Perez brings a strong background in sales leadership within the cruise and luxury sectors. She has held senior roles with leading brands, including Royal Caribbean, Windstar, Ponant, and Norwegian Cruise Line. Most recently, she served as national account manager at Princess Cruises.

“We’re pleased to welcome Yenedi to Kensington at a time of continued growth in so many areas,” said Gervinelli in a statement. “Her three decades of experience in cruise and luxury travel, combined with her strong relationships within the advisor community, position her well to deepen our partnerships and drive meaningful engagement across South Florida, the Caribbean, and Latin America.”

Perez said immediate priority in her role is establishing and revitalizing key accounts, enhancing current partnerships, and expanding Kensington’s presence across her regions. She told TMR that her career has been defined by a commitment to delivering high-touch, premium travel experiences, and she plans to leverage her deep expertise in luxury travel and trade engagement in order to strengthen Kensington’s relationships with travel agencies and advisors.

“I’m incredibly excited to join Kensington,” Perez told Travel Market Report. “What drew me to the company is its focus on tailor-made, experiential travel. The ability to create fully customized journeys and provide clients with authentic, one-of-a-kind experiences is truly inspiring.”

Perez also emphasized the importance of the travel advisor community in Kensington’s success: “Our travel partners are the lifeline of Kensington. We are deeply grateful for their continued support, and we look forward to working closely with them to deliver elevated, personalized journeys for their clients.”