The Affluent Traveler Collection, an exclusive marketing group for luxury travel advisors, has announced the appointment of industry veteran Elizabeth Johnsen to the position of Vice President of Sales. Effective immediately, Johnsen is responsible for increasing the organization’s membership of luxury travel advisors throughout North America . She also works one-on-one with the agents to help them grow their businesses and expand their luxury travel niche offerings.

“We welcome Elizabeth to our organization,” said Kathryn Mazza-Burney, Executive Vice President, Sales and Service for The Affluent Traveler Collection. “She’s well-known in the travel industry and her accomplishments are impressive. She’ll be a great asset to our company as we expand further in the U.S. and Canada .”

With more than 30 years of experience in the travel industry, Johnsen has a proven sales and marketing track record. Just prior to joining The Affluent Traveler Collection, she was Director of Sales at Rocky Mountaineer. Previously, she served as Vice President National Accounts at Pleasant Holidays; Managing Director of Travel Industry Partnerships for the Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau; and Vice President of Marketing at Carlson Wagonlit Franchise Group. She also held sales and management positions at National Car Rental, Alamo Rent a Car, Princess Cruises, and Walt Disney Attractions. In addition, she has served on a variety of travel industry advisory boards.

About her new position with The Affluent Traveler Collection, Elizabeth Johnsen commented: “I’m delighted to join The Affluent Traveler Collection. As Vice President of Sales, I’m here to serve the needs of our travel agents in a very personal way. The Affluent Traveler Collection is a best-in-class brand and I look forward to supporting the company and our luxury travel advisors.”

The Affluent Traveler Collection, 703-217-7480, ejohnsen@theaffluenttraveler.com, www.theaffluenttraveler.com