Ricky Trautwein
Product Manager @Windstar Cruises
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WORK HISTORY
Product Manager @Windstar Cruises
Miami, FL, US
Developed and sourced tours to establish compelling and profitable tour programs focused on small-group and up close cultural experiences. Additional destination and itinerary planning for strategic deployment. Shore excursions, turnarounds, hotel programs, overland tours, and pre/post extensions:Central & South AmericaIberian PeninsulaWestern Europe & UKWestern Caribbean
EDUCATION
Universidad de Sevilla
Semester Abroad, Spanish Language and Literature
University of Florida
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Spanish Language and Literature
SKILLS
ABOUT RICKY TRAUTWEIN
Luxury Travel and hospitality professional for over 15 years in Florida. Driven to grow and expand from tour operations to online tour marketplaces and eventually luxury cruise operations & destination development.With 8+ years in destination product development, I’ve built everything from bespoke shore excursions to large-scale cruise events for brands like Windstar, Silversea, and Royal Caribbean’s GoBe. Key areas of development have been: Spain, Costa Rica, UK, Netherlands & Belgium, and Caribbean.Whether it’s launching a brand-new itinerary in South America, sourcing a one-of-a-kind culinary experience in Belgium, or solving a full-ship reroute with 24 hours’ notice—I bring creative thinking, operational savvy, and a love for the details that elevate the guest journey.Core strengths: Luxury tour & event design Destination marketing & go-to-market planning Vendor negotiation & relationship management Revenue growth & margin optimization Cross-functional collaboration (Sales, Ops, Marketing, Itinerary Planning) Spanish proficiency & global cultural insight
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