Oceania Cruises' Nathan Hickman moved to a new assignment as VP global marketing.

American Queen Voyages promoted Janelle Valentino to director of national accounts, hired a new regional account manager and realigned sales territories.

Seasoned travel industry executive Lee Haslett will take over from Leslie Peden as Celestyal Cruises' chief commercial officer next month.

Richard J. Glasier has decided he will not stand for re-election to the boards of Carnival Corp. and Carnival plc at the 2023 annual shareholders meetings in April.

Retail giant Starboard Cruise Services promoted Lisa Kauffman to chief sales and marketing officer and Mike Turek to chief data analytics officer.

Scenic Group USA appointed Brandon Oscarson as Southeast US regional sales director.

Windstar Cruises appointed sales veteran Joe Jiffo as director of field sales, responsible for leading the North America field sales team and inside sales team.

Taking early retirement from the Port Authority of Jamaica, William Tatham, VP cruise shipping and marina operations, was cited for many accomplishments.

Benjamin Garcia joined Aqua Expeditions this week as sales representative for Australia and New Zealand.

Andy Harmer, MD, Cruise Lines International Association UK & Ireland said that with ‘the crucial wave booking period now well under way, 2023 is shaping up to be a very positive year for the cruise industry.’