Rocky Mountaineer News
Maksymyk handed new international sales role with Rocky Mountaineer
Rocky Mountaineer has announced the company’s international sales teams in Australia, the UK and China will be aligned under the newly created role.
Rocky Mountaineer ups luxury offering in Canada ahead of summer season
Rocky Mountaineer will offer seven newly built GoldLeaf Service rail cars on its Western Canadian rail routes for the 2019 season. The world’s largest privately-owned luxury train company will add four rail cars to its fleet in April, with three additional cars coming later in the season.
Rocky Mountaineer launches revamped Tracks training system
Rocky Mountaineer has launched its revamped and all-encompassing Tracks training; an exclusive way for travel agents to become a Rocky Mountaineer Specialist.
Rocky Mountaineer takes on UK representation to grow brand
Rocky Mountaineer has appointed the Brighter Group, a Finn Partners Company, to implement a strategic PR program in the UK.
Harris to join Rocky Mountaineer as business development manager
Rocky Mountaineer has announced the recruitment of Steven Harris as business development manager, EMEA and India. Harris joins Rocky Mountaineer from MSC Cruises where he worked for the past ten years in a variety of roles, most recently as national account manager.
Rocky Mountaineer founder recognised with entry to British Columbia Hall of Fame
Peter Armstrong, founder and chief executive of Armstrong Group, the owner and operator of Rocky Mountaineer, will be inducted into the Business Laureates of British Columbia Hall of Fame.
New sales appointment for Rocky Mountaineer
Rocky Mountaineer has announced the appointment of Sarah Revell to the newly created role of training and sales account executive. Revell joins the UK team with responsibility for the Irish market, where she will focus on building partner relations with business-to-business operators and business development, in addition to growing Rocky Mountaineer’s brand awareness in the country.
Rocky Mountaineer commissions Stadler for new GoldLeaf carriages
Rocky Mountaineer and Stadler have announced an agreement to add to the Canadian luxury tourist rail company’s fleet of custom made GoldLeaf carriages. The project will see ten new coaches launch on Rocky Mountaineer’s rail routes in 2018. Engineered with efficiency and guest comfort in mind, the design of the new carriages will leverage Stadler’s renowned expertise at facilities in Switzerland & Germany.
Rocky Mountaineer launches first virtual reality rail video
Rocky Mountaineer has released the world’s first virtual reality rail video, offering travellers the chance to experience life on-board its iconic train without ever leaving their homes. The VR rail video was developed in partnership with Tourism Alberta and filmed aboard Rocky Mountaineer’s First Passage to the West route.
Rocky Mountaineer launches ad campaign
Rocky Mountaineer is launching its new integrated brand marketing campaign, All Aboard Amazing. The campaign features animation style creative paired with live action photography to depict the awe inspiring journey guests experience when traveling through the majestic Canadian Rockies aboard Rocky Mountaineer.
Cove takes over global sales operations role at Rocky Mountaineer
Rocky Mountaineer, a privately owned luxury tourist train offering life-changing travel experiences through the Pacific Northwest, is proud to announce the appointment of Graham Cove as its director of global sales operations. Based in Vancouver, Cove will lead the company’s inside sales team and concentrate his efforts on supporting the international sales teams in maintaining and building new relationships with trade partners globally.
New president for Rocky Mountaineer in Canada
Rocky Mountaineer, the world’s largest privately owned luxury tourist train, has announced the appointment of Steve Sammut as its new president. Since joining Rocky Mountaineer in 2012 as the executive vice president and chief financial officer, Sammut has been delivering consistent growth in both domestic and international markets.