Kirk Anthony to lead Southeast regional sales at AtlasKirk Anthony to lead Southeast regional sales at Atlas

'Kirk brings over 20 years of award-winning cruise experience to Atlas,' said his new boss, Tanya Springer, VP sales. 'His broad travel background, which includes luxury resorts, super yachts and tour operations, makes him the perfect fit for our destination-oriented, yacht-style cruise product.'

Most recently, Anthony held hospitality sales management roles at Miami-based Seafair Mega Yachts and the Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa in Alabama.

NCL, Royal Caribbean and shipboard experience on four lines

Prior cruise posts include three years at Norwegian Cruise Line and 13 years at Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara. His early exposure to cruising came from working onboard the ships of Cunard Line, Princess Cruises, RCI and Holland America Line.

'Thrilled to focus on luxury'

 'Having worked for cruise lines in all segments of the industry, I am now thrilled to focus on the luxury sector,' Anthony said, 'I look forward to showcasing our yacht-style cruises and expeditions to travel advisors throughout the Southeast.'