People & Opinions

Prince Edward Island's Port Charlottetown appointed Kelly Murphy as its new director of marketing and cruise development.

Nicolas Bilek talked with Seatrade Cruise News about how Aurora Expeditions is reaching out to French-speaking travelers.

Port of Québec veteran Nancy Houley joined Cruise the Saint Lawrence in the new role of director, sustainable development.

Jerry Montgomery, global chief human resources officer, and Roger Frizzell, chief communications officer, will be retiring from Carnival Corp. & plc this fall after assisting the transition of their successors.

Patrizia Iantorno joined Swan Hellenic as VP global marketing, reporting to Alfredo Spadon, SVP global sales and marketing.

Diana Block Garcia, SVP revenue, sales & itinerary at Virgin Voyages, is hanging up her sailor's hat and retiring.

Neil Palomba, EVP and chief operations officer at Carnival Cruise Line, will be leaving at the end of the fiscal year (end November).

American Queen Voyages appointed Mostafa Beshir as VP finance & accounting, reporting directly to Acting President David Giersdorf.

Port Everglades promoted Christopher (Chris) Marchant to chief harbormaster, guiding maritime services for the multifaceted, 2,190-acre seaport.

Sara Colburne is joining the Halifax Port Authority as VP strategy & transformation. She'll oversee government and stakeholder relations, sustainability and communications & marketing.