People & Opinions

News on the people making the headlines, the movers & shakers and top executives in the cruise shipping community and expert opinion on market trends and developments.

TV anchor Seth Wayne takes new role as Holland America brand ambassador

Jan 22, 2020

Holland America Line named Emmy Award-winning Seattle television anchor Seth Wayne to the newly created role of brand ambassador.

Costa Group hires VP of external relations and sustainability

Jan 22, 2020

The Costa Group appointed Rossella Carrara, a seasoned public affairs professional, as VP external relations and sustainability.

Andrea DeMarco takes on ESG leadership at NCLH

Jan 16, 2020

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings created a new function focused exclusively on environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy.

SeaDream hires Jos Dewing to spearhead UK sales

Jan 15, 2020

SeaDream Yacht Club tapped Jos Dewing, formerly of Voyages to Antiquity, to grow its business in the UK market and develop relationships with trade partners.

P&O Cruises announces Gary Barlow as new brand ambassador

Jan 15, 2020

P&O Cruises has selected Gary Barlow producer, musician, songwriter and member of British pop group Take That, as its new brand ambassador.

Susan Shultz-Gelino takes VP role at American Cruise Lines

Jan 10, 2020

American Cruise Lines appointed 20-year company veteran Susan Shultz-Gelino as vice president of trade relations.

New talent at Carnival’s Global Port & Destination Development Group

Jan 07, 2020

Carnival Corp. & plc’s Global Port & Destination Development Group has three new team members, including two from Caribbean destinations where it does business.

Harry Sommer on what’s changing at NCL and what’s not

Jan 07, 2020

With the new year, Harry Sommer officially took over as president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line, armed with a formidable team and a strong product.

MSC Cruises looks into the crystal ball

Jan 07, 2020

One of the cruise industry’s challenges is designing and building ships that will still be relevant to travelers 30 years from now.

Carnival’s new campaign calls its guests ‘The Fun Ones’

Jan 06, 2020

Evolving its ‘Choose Fun’ branding, Carnival Cruise Line launched a new marketing campaign, ‘The Fun Ones.’