Scenic Group USA appointed Brandon Oscarson as Southeast US regional sales director.

Windstar Cruises appointed sales veteran Joe Jiffo as director of field sales, responsible for leading the North America field sales team and inside sales team.

Taking early retirement from the Port Authority of Jamaica, William Tatham, VP cruise shipping and marina operations, was cited for many accomplishments.

Benjamin Garcia joined Aqua Expeditions this week as sales representative for Australia and New Zealand.

Andy Harmer, MD, Cruise Lines International Association UK & Ireland said that with ‘the crucial wave booking period now well under way, 2023 is shaping up to be a very positive year for the cruise industry.’

Silversea Cruises tapped a long-time Costa veteran, Massimo Brancaleoni, as SVP global sales, based in Monaco.

Marella Explorer 2 will feature in the latest series of the UK Channel 5 television show, ‘Cruising with Susan Calman’ on episodes airing January 13 and 20 at 8 p.m.

Shirley Ann Robertson OBE, who made history by becoming the first British woman to win a gold medal at two consecutive Olympic games, will be the godmother of Ambassador Cruise Line’s second ship Ambition.

Norwegian Cruise Line appointed Jason Krimmel as VP international, overseeing sales, marketing and brand communications outside the US and Canada.

Princess Cruises appointed seasoned port operations executive Remco Buis to the newly created position of SVP maritime, port strategy & operations.