Cynthia Turner - Managing Director
Hey there,
I’m Cynthia, and I help international hotels and resorts increase market share in the UK and Ireland . I will work with you to develop tailored sales strategies that will increase your hotel bookings with both big-name and niche tour operators.
My experience
I’m a passionate travel sales professional with over 25 years’ high-level experience and a huge book of contacts to draw on. I spent 11 years at Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts , where I led a successful sales strategy across the Indian Ocean, Middle and Far East, Africa and Europe. I have a track record of helping previously unknown hotels become sought-after destinations.
My approach
As your sales representative, I’ll work in close partnership with you to understand your unique offer and tell your story. I’ll give you a clear and concise sales strategy, constant communication and dedication to growing your business.
Sales & Marketing Operations
Yannick Nayna
Yannick began his career in the hospitality and destination management industry in Mauritius after completing his studies in Tourism Management. Over the years, he transitioned into sales and marketing, gaining over 10 years of experience across various sectors such as advertising and, most recently, Fintech, where he served as the country sales representative for the Indian Ocean islands. After a successful decade in sales and marketing, Yannick returned to his passion for tourism. He now leverages his extensive expertise to enhance the sales and marketing operations at Prezans, bringing a unique blend of industry knowledge and strategic insight to the team. Yannick lives by the mantra: “There are no failures, only lessons.”
Strategic Partner - Euphoriaway (France)
Michèle Marcelin
Michèle Marcelin, founder of Euphoriaway, has more than 10 years of expertise in the tourism hospitality industry and is well-versed in the French market. She knows how to break into the French market, from securing new contracts with big and specialised tour operators to increasing sales among upscale French leisure and MICE agencies. Michèle, who is based in Paris, delivers crucial market intelligence in order to boost revenue.
Testimonials
“The First Group Hospitality has been working closely for the past 3 years with Cynthia. Needless to say her network across the UK and her professionalism helped us grow our share from this key feeder market. Cynthia and her team are truly a pleasure to work with and we look forward to maintain our growth together. We successfully opened 5 hotels in the past 4 years and another 4 are in the pipeline. Thank you Cynthia!”
Roger Cousin – Head of Sales
The First Group Hospitality
“We have being working with Cynthia over 3 years now and she has been, and still is, instrumental in growing the UK market for Finolhu. When she joined the teams, the UK was number three in the geo-mix. Sixteen months forward, the market positon shifted to number one, and all of this during the pandemic. She is very proactive and well established among the trade within the UK operators who know her personally or know of her. Cynthia’s enthusiasm, drive and most of all her diplomacy in resolving challenging situations stand for her high level of professionalism. As a bonus she is light-spirited and fun to work with. The day we both met at WTM 2019 before she launched Prezans, it will be always a great day marking the beginning of this excellent partnership.”
Edyta Peszko – Former Director of Sales & Marketing
Finolhu
“Working with Cynthia has been a true partnership built on trust, expertise, and shared ambition. Her deep knowledge of the UK luxury travel market, paired with her integrity and drive, has been instrumental in elevating Coco Collection’s presence and performance in the region.Under her representation, our UK business achieved remarkable double-digit growth year on year, a testament to her proactive approach, strategic relationships, and unwavering commitment to delivering results. Beyond commercial success, Cynthia has consistently embodied our brand’s values through her professionalism, creativity, and genuine passion for what she does.Cynthia is not merely our representative; she is an integral extension of our team and a trusted ambassador of the Coco spirit.”
Aiman Mohamed – Director of Sales
Coco Collection