CLIPPER VACATIONS HIRES TWO NEW SALES MANAGERS

SEATTLE, Wash., Apr. 19, 2010 — Clipper Vacations is pleased to announce the addition of Kathryn Mayer and Jill Evavold to the Sales and Marketing Department. These two professionals bring a combined experience of over 30 years in the travel and hospitality industry.

Kathryn was most recently living in Virginia and employed as the Director of Sales for a Best Western property. Among others markets, she will be responsible for Clipper’s tour and travel customers. Kathryn is enjoying learning more about the Pacific Northwest and the vast array of products sold by Clipper Vacations.

Jill Evavold has experience in hotel sales as well as working as a professional meeting planner and a travel agent. Her combination of skills and experiences gives her the ability to plan customized group travel itineraries for Clipper clients. Among others, Jill will be focused on the corporate and convention markets.

Established in 1986, Clipper Vacations operates daily, year round service to Victoria, B.C., seasonal service and whale watching to the San Juans, and complete package tour itineraries for much of the Pacific Northwest.

Media Contact:
Janis Smith
Vice President of Sales & Marketing
Clipper Navigation, Inc.
206-443-2560
http://www.clippervacations.com