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Crystal hotel director returns for expedition ship Endeavor

crystal endeavor hotel director harry ter horst
Harry Ter Horst, most recently with Hurtigruten, was hotel director for Crystal Esprit in 2015
Crystal Expedition Cruises appointed Harry Ter Horst to oversee the hospitality operations aboard its new expedition ship Crystal Endeavor.

Experience with Hurtigruten, Crystal, HAL, Royal Caribbean

With a career stretching nearly 30 years, Ter Horst most recently served as hotel director with Hurtigruten. He was hotel director aboard Crystal Esprit in 2015 and has worked across the globe in various positions aboard cruise ships, expedition ships and private yachts. He has introduced new vessels for Holland America Line and Royal Caribbean International.

'Perfectly suited for Crystal Endeavor'

Ter Horst's 'blend of management and shipboard experience across the expedition and luxury sectors and natural gift of genuine service and hospitality make him uniquely and perfectly suited for Crystal Endeavor,' said Crystal's Toni Neumeister, SVP hotel operations.

'I am thrilled to return to Crystal as this exciting new chapter begins and look forward to sharing adventures with our guests and making their travels as memorable as possible,' Ter Horst said.

Ter Horst will join the 200-passenger ship during its construction at MV Werften early next year.