TTC Tour Brands North America is pleased has announced the appointment of Lora Hamre as the new Groups Business Development Manager, Canada effective immediately. A familiar face in the Canadian travel industry, Hamre brings over 20 years of sales experience – including an earlier position as BDM with Trafalgar, Costsaver, and Brendan Vacations – to the newly created role.

“With strong demand and steady interest in group travel, there is tremendous potential for Canadian travel advisors in working with TTC Tour Brands to curate groups for their clients – especially since we offer tours for any and everyone across our brands,” says Guy Young, Chief Trade Engagement Officer, TTC Tour Brands North America. “Lora’s passion for groups paired with her vast industry experience makes her a welcome addition to our dynamic sales team in Canada and further cements the importance of the Canadian market to the overall success of The Travel Corporation.”

Reporting to Julius Stecker, Vice President, TTC Groups North America, Hamre will be responsible for working with travel advisors across Canada to develop and execute effective group sales strategies, maximize group sales growth and strengthen groups product knowledge across the six individual brands of TTC Tour Brands including Trafalgar, Insight Vacations, Luxury Gold, Costsaver, Contiki and Brendan Vacations.

Hamre can be reached at lora.hamre@ttc.com or 519-778-8478.