Aranui Cruises, operator of the Aranui 3 mixed passenger-cargo vessel in French Polynesia, recently announced that Rani Chaves has joined the Arauni Cruises team as the new business development manager for North America.
As business development manager, Chaves will be responsible for all marketing and promotional efforts for Aranui Cruises in North America. This includes working closely with key partners to grow Aranui’s presence and ultimately business in the North American market.
“We are delighted to welcome Rani Chaves to the Aranui team as business development manager,” said Eric Wong, executive vice president, Americas for Aranui Cruises. “In addition to Rani’s extensive experience in the cruise and tourism industry her knowledge of French Polynesia and its culture make her a valuable asset to the future of Aranui Cruises,” he added.
Prior to her new position with Aranui Cruises, Chaves served as the trade and promotions manager at Tahiti Tourisme North America where she worked on managing and revamping the destination’s specialist program. She also served as the sales and marketing representative for Le Taha’a Island Resort & Spa, where she was responsible for all marketing and promotional initiatives for the Americas as well as Australia and New Zealand.
Aranui Cruises, www.aranui.com