Erika Tache named GPH’s VP business development for shorex and landside

She has over 20 years of cruise industry experience and brings vast expertise in destination planning and development, shore excursions and cultural heritage tourism development.

‘With her extensive knowledge in the development of shorex and landside tourism, she will be a great addition to our team of experts and professionals at GPH,’ commented Mehmet Kutman, chairman and CEO, Global Ports Holding. ‘I look forward to working with her in the next stage of the development of our global network.’

Previous appointments

Tache has a track record of leading successful strategies for product development and quality assurance programs for travel experiences around the world.

She served as senior director of product development, operations and marketing for Carnival Cruise Line, responsible for product development and implementing strategies for excursions across 90 ports and 26 ships, as well as directing procurement and tour contracting for all of the nine Carnival Corp. brands in various regions.