Contiki Holidays, a global provider of youth and millennial travel, has announced the appointment of Andrew Moore as President of Contiki Holidays Canada, effective immediately.

Moore’s background includes numerous positions driving marketing and brand strategy for the hospitality industry. Most recently he served as the director of marketing and digital strategy for Cineplex Entertainment, where he drove ‘The Rec Room” initiative, a program aimed at young adults and families.

“Contiki Canada is continually innovating in the millennial market and we are thrilled to welcome Andrew in his new role,” said Jeff Element, President of Travel Corporation Canada, parent company of Contiki Holidays Canada. “His expertise in leadership, as well as in digital marketing and brand strategy, will play a large role in furthering Contiki’s status as the leader in the millennial travel industry. In the coming weeks, I will be personally introducing Andrew to our valued trade partners.”

Prior to Cineplex Entertainment, Moore served at Prime Restaurants of Canada (Canadian parent company of such eateries as East Side Mario's, Fionn MacCool's and Bier Markt) and Shoeless Joe’s.

“I am ecstatic to be joining Contiki’s Dream Team and help lead a brand that I have admired for a long time,” said Moore. “What I am most looking forward to in my new role is to help young Canadians ‘Travel with No Regrets!'”

Moore will be based in the Travel Corporation Canada’s Toronto office and can be reached at andrew.moore@contiki.com.

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