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Director of Cruise Partnerships

Fora TravelNew York City
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Senior Level Manager

Qualifications

QualificationsProven experience in partnership management, particularly within the travel or cruise industry. Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing teams effectively. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to cultivate relationships with partners. Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and implement impactful partnership strategies. Data-driven mindset to assess partnership performance and drive improvements. Ability to work collaboratively across departments to achieve common goals.

About the job

About Fora

Fora is a revolutionary travel agency that empowers individuals passionate about travel to create and grow successful advisory businesses. By modernizing the $100B+ travel agency sector, we combine cutting-edge technology, insightful data, and a supportive community to enable countless entrepreneurs to thrive on our platform. Our comprehensive business-in-a-box solution equips travel entrepreneurs with everything necessary to launch and scale their ventures, including innovative tools, personalized training, a vibrant community, and exclusive partnerships within the industry. Our core mission is to assist the next generation of travel entrepreneurs in transforming their passion for travel into rewarding careers, whether part-time or full-time. We believe that everyone, from experienced professionals to novice advisors, has the potential to build a business that is both profitable and personally fulfilling.

Established in 2021 by seasoned entrepreneurs, Fora has consistently expanded its footprint, now comprising over 200 dedicated employees based in the heart of New York City. In 2025, we proudly announced our $60 million investment rounds led by Thrive Capital and Insight Partners, with contributions from previous investors including Forerunner and Heartcore Capital. Our achievements have been recognized with accolades such as LinkedIn’s Top Startup 2024, Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023 and 2025, and Built In’s Best Places to Work in 2025.

At Fora, we are pioneering the first truly integrated platform for all travel requirements, harnessing the best of human expertise and technology to revolutionize the way people plan and book their travel.

About The Role

Fora is on the lookout for a strategic and dynamic Director of Cruise Partnerships to drive and enhance our cruise partner strategy during a pivotal growth phase. This key role will be responsible for managing senior relationships with cruise line partners, outlining the management of preferred cruise partnerships across various tiers, and establishing a more strategic and consistent approach to supplier engagement, commercial planning, and partner marketing.

The ideal candidate will lead a small team focused on partnerships and marketing, instilling structure, prioritization, and accountability in our engagement with cruise partners. Collaborating closely with cruise operations, advisor support, and marketing, this role will ensure that partnerships yield tangible value for advisors, enhance adoption, and stimulate revenue growth.

This position is crucial in developing a top-tier cruise partnerships function and will significantly influence the direction of our growth strategy.

About Fora Travel

Fora Travel is a modern travel agency revolutionizing the industry by empowering travel enthusiasts to build successful advisory businesses through innovative technology and a supportive community. Our mission is to create a thriving environment where travel entrepreneurs can flourish.

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