Deb Corbett, Ponant’s GM sales & marketing Asia Pacific, announced Kristina Sambaher's appointment as business development manager for New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory.

Adam Aron, a longtime director at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, resigned from the board, effective immediately.

Cruise industry senior leader Lisa Lutoff-Perlo announced her book, 'Making Waves: A Woman’s Rise to the Top Using Smarts, Heart and Courage,' is available for pre-order.

Compagnie Française de Croisières (CFC) has a new president, Philippe Mahouin, whilst co-founders Clement Mousset and Cédric Rivoire-Perrochat, former president and GM, are appointed to the cruise line’s supervisory board.

Isis Ruiz, chief growth officer, and Erin Williams, chief financial officer, will be leaving Virgin Voyages, Seatrade Cruise News has confirmed.

Swan Hellenic expanded its North America sales and marketing team by appointing Cheryl Topalian and Rolf Logan to director-level roles.

Australia's Aurora Expeditions appointed Eric Andrews, a veteran of Quasar Expeditions, as director of sales for Southeastern US.

Costa Cruises announced two expanded new roles and a new hire in its senior leadership structure that will be effective as of November 1.  

Aboard Explora I in New York, Explora Journeys leaders singled out some favorite spots where they find their 'ocean state of mind.'

Royal Caribbean International is assisting the US Department of State to help safely evacuate Americans from Israel aboard one of its cruise ships.