Case Studies

Helping Aurora Expeditions conquer global expansion

The Overview

Ambitions Travel Recruitment helped Aurora Expeditions, a global adventure and expedition cruise operator, recruit senior leadership and business development talent across the UK, US, and Canada during a two-year international expansion, successfully placing four pivotal roles, including a Chief Marketing Officer and Regional Sales Director.

The Client

Our collaboration with Aurora Expeditions has delivered outstanding outcomes for their business. The professionals we’ve placed have made an immediate and measurable impact on Aurora’s performance. Their expertise and vision have supported the company’s expansion into new markets while maintaining their focus on unmatched small-ship experiences.

“Fiona has an exceptional ability to identify and connect with the right candidates, making the recruitment process seamless and efficient.” — CEO Michael Heath, Aurora Expeditions

By managing the complexities of global recruitment, we’ve saved Aurora time and resources, allowing them to focus on delivering world-class travel experiences for their customers. Whether recruiting for roles in the US, UK, Canada, or Australia, we’ve demonstrated our ability to deliver top talent internationally.

Over two years, our relationship with Aurora has evolved into a valued partnership. They trust us to deliver quality candidates consistently, a trust that we are proud to uphold as they continue to grow and prepare for the launch of their third ship, Douglas Mawson, in December 2025.

At Ambitions Travel Recruitment, we are passionate about helping companies like Aurora Expeditions achieve their goals by connecting them with exceptional talent. Need help finding your next standout team member? Get in touch today.

The Challenge

Aurora Expeditions were looking to recruit senior leadership and business development positions in key markets such as the UK, US, and Canada who were highly skilled and experienced with a passion for adventure travel.

With their unique business model and global reach, Aurora Expeditions needed a recruitment partner with the expertise to navigate multiple regional markets, while understanding their vision and goals.

The Solution

At Ambitions Travel Recruitment, we pride ourselves on offering a personalised and globally-focused recruitment service. We have worked closely with Aurora Expeditions to ensure their hiring needs have been met with the utmost precision and care.

Here’s how we approached their needs:

A deep understanding of: From the outset, we invested time in understanding Aurora’s guiding principles and specific role requirements. This ensured we closely matched the candidates skills and experience with the needs of Aurora.
Global recruitment expertise: With a strong international network, we identified exceptional talent across multiple markets, including the UK, US, Canada, and Australia. Our global reach and regional knowledge allowed us to deliver high-quality candidates wherever they were needed.
Focus on finding the right individuals: Working in a specialised area of the travel industry and with sustainability at the heart of everything they do, we knew that finding a candidate with shared passions to the company would be of benefit.
Streamlined recruitment process: With our wealth of experience, we provided Aurora with a clear and organised recruitment experience through prompt communication and professional insight.

During this ongoing partnership, we successfully placed four pivotal roles for Aurora Expeditions, including a Chief Marketing Officer, a Regional Sales Director, and Business Development Managers in key global markets.

The Results

“Fiona has an exceptional ability to identify and connect with the right candidates, making the recruitment process seamless and efficient.” — CEO Michael Heath, Aurora Expeditions

FAQ's

How does Ambitions Travel Recruitment recruit senior leadership for adventure and expedition travel companies?

We combine a global candidate network with sector-specific expertise, matching candidates not just on skills but on shared passion for sustainable and experiential travel — critical for B Corp-certified operators like Aurora Expeditions.

Can Ambitions Travel Recruitment recruit across multiple international markets at once?

Yes. We’ve placed roles for Aurora Expeditions across the UK, US, Canada, and Australia simultaneously, managing regional nuances while keeping the process centralised and consistent for the client.

What roles does Ambitions Travel Recruitment typically place for expedition and adventure travel brands?

We recruit across all levels from entry-level to CEO. Role types we place include but are not limited to: Travel Consultants, Tailor-Made Travel Specialists, Ski Consultants, UHNW Travel Designers, Private Travel Managers, Product Managers, Operations Managers, Marketing Managers, Sales Directors, Account Managers, Business Development Managers, Revenue Managers, Reservations Consultants, Head of Product, Head of Operations, Head of Marketing, Head of Contracts, and Director and C-suite leadership roles across all of the above.