SeaDream Yacht Club, operator of the twin, ultra-luxury mega yachts SeaDream I and II, has appointed Julie Denovan as Business Development Manager, Australia and New Zealand, as it moves to expand sales in the region.

Denovan, well-known 25 year veteran of the travel industry in Australasia, was previously Regional Director of Sales, Australia-New Zealand for the Hong Hong-based Peninsula Hotel Group.

The announcement of Denovan�s appointment was made by Larry Pimentel, CTC, President and CEO of Florida-based SeaDream Yacht Club, who said �We have watching closely the growing interest in up market cruising by Australians and New Zealanders who are amongst the world�s most-traveled holiday-makers and have a great affinity with sea travel.

�Currently the region accounts for slightly more than one percent global business. North America accounts for 75 percent, Europe, the Middle East and elsewhere for the balance. We are looking to increase this in Australia and New Zealand to around five percent or more with Julie Denovan�s appointment.

�Julie is a highly energetic, professional and a fast-starter. She will be increasing an interest in SeaDream in Australia and New Zealand with the travel industry, vacationers, incentive houses, small business organizers and those whose business is to handle full ship chartering for organizations and private families,� Pimentel concluded..

In her new position Denovan reports to Bob Lepisto, CTC, Senior Vice President Worldwide Sales and Marketing. She may be reached at (02) 9958 4444.

SeaDream Yacht Club is the yachting venture by Norwegian entrepreneur Atle Brynestad who founded Seabourn Cruise Line, and Larry Pimentel who was president of Seabourn under Brynestad and later president and CEO of the merged Cunard and Seabourn. Pimentel is President and CEO of the Coconut Grove, Florida-headquartered SeaDream Yacht Club and a co-owner. Brynestad is Chairman. The company operates SeaDream I and SeaDream II, twin, ultra luxury, mega yachts that operate on seven-day sailings in the Caribbean and the Mediterranean. The yachts are not only ideal for discerning travelers seeking an unstructured and casual holiday experience but also for small meetings and incentive groups or individual private family gatherings. They are available for full charter. SeaDream I and II share the top Five-Star Club award in the Berlitz Ocean Cruising and Cruise Ships 2003 guidebook. In the Americas the SeaDream Yacht Club reservations number is 1 800 707-4911. In Europe it is +47 23 28 96 60. In Australia it is (02) 9958 4444. The website is www.seadreamyachtclub.com.