Exodus Travels, a specialist in adventures travel, has named Katy Rockett as its Managing Director, North America, effective immediately.

Rockett has been instrumental in helping the UK-based operator grow its North American business. She was responsible for opening Exodus’ Toronto office in 2014, the company’s first North American presence.

“Katy has played a vital role in launching the brand in the North American market,” said Andrew Appleyard, Vice President – Global Sales, Exodus Travels. “Her wealth of expertise and genuine spirit are essential during this next period of exponential growth for Exodus.”

In the past two years, under the leadership of Rockett, Exodus has seen considerable growth in interest from Canadian and American travellers. In her new position, she is charged with further growing Exodus Travels’ standing as a leading global adventure tour operator.

A key priority for Exodus will be continuing to develop relationships with travel advisors, in order to help them provide information to their clients on the company’s more than 600 hiking, cycling, cultural and responsible wildlife tours. Exodus features programs in more than 100 countries around the world.

Rockett first began her travel industry career as a marketing intern for Intrepid Travel. She was quickly promoted to Marketing and PR Specialist before moving to the Intrepid Group as Marketing Manager before joining Exodus Travels in 2014.

For more information, visit www.exodustravels.com.

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