Gary Gerbino heading public relations at American Queen VoyagesGary Gerbino heading public relations at American Queen Voyages

'His experience working for luxury cruise lines and at top travel PR firms will prove invaluable as we move forward and, ultimately, strengthen our leadership team,' AQV President Cindy D'Aoust said.

Vast industry range

Gerbino's vast cruise industry background includes ships carrying from 200 to 2,620 passengers. Most recently, he was a consultant for AQV, Atlas Ocean Voyages and OASIS Travel Network. Prior posts include head of communications for Oceania Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Orient Lines.

In addition, Gerbino led the cruise practice at Lou Hammond Group and the former M. Silver Associates, where he managed the Cruise Lines International Association account team and directed the media rollout of Queen Mary 2 for Cunard Line.