People & Opinions

Saga has made three senior appointments as part of its growth strategy, with Anand Aithal named independent non-executive director of the board, Michael O’Donohue chief data officer and Ian Simkins the chair of Saga’s subsidiary Cruise Board.

Jim Heaney returned to Carnival Cruise Line as full-time EVP and CFO after recently working for the company as a consultant.

Carnival Cruise Line sponsored a back-to-school event with The Leading Ladies Project and surprised a group of Bahamian high school girls from the Nassau area with tablets, backpacks, folders and art supplies.

Matias Lira, who left Silversea Cruises after eight years in July, joined Crystal Cruises as SVP global sales & guest services.

Ponant Chairman Asia Pacific Sarina Bratton, a keynote speaker at NZCA 2022, said New Zealand could provide hull cleaning technology for its South Pacific neighbours.

Jacqui Lloyd of Destination Marlborough is the new chairman of the New Zealand Cruise Association.

Virgin Voyages is expanding its sales and support teams in North America and promoted key individuals to elevated roles.

In the maritime industry's quest for zero-emissions solutions, it's often stated there's no silver bullet. But proponents of thorium believe it is just that.

American Queen Voyages hired commercial shipping and US Coast Guard veteran Patrick Hood as director of health and safety, security, quality and environment.

Royal Caribbean veteran Michael Fettes joined MSC Cruises as general manager of the new MSC Miami Cruise Terminal.