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Table of Contents Amilcar Cascais, V.P., Tour Operations (FCCA Shore Excursion Committee Chairman) . . . . . . . . . . .29
Michele M. Paige, President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Captain Gaetano Gigliotti, Director, Marine Safety . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Omari Breakenridge, Manager, Communications & Design . . . . . . .12
Andrew Landsberger, Product Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Terri Cannici, Director, Special Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Tracey McLaughlin, Product Manager, Shore Excursions,
Adam Ceserano, Sr. Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Med/N. Europe and Exotics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
James Kazakoff, Sr. Director, Membership & Events . . . . . . . . . .13
Vickey Rey, V.P., Guest Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Jessica Lalama, Executive Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Leon Sutcliffe, Director, Port Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Justin Paige, Communications & Marketing Administrator . . . . .13
Erika Tache, Product Supervisor, Tour Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
FCCA Member Cruise Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Terry L. Thornton, Sr. V.P., Itinerary Development and Revenue Planning (FCCA Marketing Committee Chairman) . . . . . . . . 32
AIDA CRUISES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Capt. Domenico Tringale, V.P., Port Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
AZAMARA CLUB CRUISES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
CELEBRITY CRUISES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
CARNIVAL CORPORATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Dan Hanrahan, President & CEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Micky Arison, Chairman & CEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
COSTA CRUISE LINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Richard Ames, Sr. V.P., Shared Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 David A. Candib ~ Director Business Development, Port and
Maurice M. Zarmati, President & CEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Destination Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Armando A. Corpas, Director, Project Management, Strategic
CUNARD LINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Planning & Port Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Thomas M. Dow, V.P., Public Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
DISNEY CRUISE LINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Howard Frank, Vice Chairman & COO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Giora Israel, Sr. V.P., Port and Destination Development . . . . . . . .25
Ozer Balli, V.P., Hotel Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
David Mizer, V.P., Strategic Sourcing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Russell Daya, Director, Marine, Port, Security Operations
Carlos Torres de Navarra, Sr. Director, Ports and Destination
and Maritime Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Frank De Heer, V.P., New Ship Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Jose M. Negron ~ Director, Port Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Karl L. Holz, President, Disney Cruise Line and New Vacation Operations, Walt Disney Parks & Resorts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
CARNIVAL UK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Don Moody, Manager, Sourcing and Procurement Services . . . .47 Larry Stauffer, Manager, Port Adventures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Alister Butcher, Shore Operations Risk Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Bert Swets, V.P., Marine & Technical Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Julia Stoica, Shore Excursions Executive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Tom Wolber, Sr. Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
HOLLAND AMERICA LINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Gustavo Antorcha, SVP, Guest Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Mike Bush, Product Manager, Shore Excursions . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Andrea Ascarate, Manager, Shore Ex Group Business & Product
Cees Deelstra, Director, Nautical Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Awareness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Capt. Simon Douwes, Director, Deployment & Itinerary Planning . . 52
Robert Blythman, Director, Tour Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Stein Kruse, President & Chief Executive Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Gordon Buck, V.P., Caribbean Relations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Ellen Lynch, Director, Shore Excursions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Gerald R. Cahill, President & CEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Chris Martin, Director, Port Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
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Matthew T. Sams, V.P., Caribbean Relations
Stephen A. Nielsen, V.P., Caribbean & Atlantic Shore Operations
(FCCA Operations Committee Vice Chairman) . . . . . . . . . . . 54
(FCCA Operations Committee Chairman) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Bill Sharp, V.P, Port and Shore Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Chris Roberts, Shore Excursion Specialist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Elena Vlad, Manager, Shore Excursions, South America, Northern
Jan Swartz ~ Executive Vice President, Sales, Marketing &
Isles, Caribbean/Panama Canal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
MSC CRUISES (USA) INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES, LTD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
James Henwood ~ Sr. V.P. Guest Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Rick Sasso, President & CEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Richard D. Fain, Chairman & CEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Vina A. Adams, Commodity Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Christopher S. Allen, Director, Deployment & Itinerary Planning . . .78 Frederico Gonzalez-Denton, Director, Government & Community
Eric Benedict, Director, Shore Excursion Operations . . . . . . . . . . .62
Relations, Latin America & the Caribbean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Stephen Bock, Manager, Finance and Administration . . . . . . . . .62
John P. Fox, V.P., Government Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Kenneth Charles, Director Hotel, Newbuild & Refurbishment
Andy Horton, Account Manager, Shore Excursions
Purchasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
& Explorations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Alvin Dennis, V.P., Purchasing & Logistics
A. Henry Lopez, A.V.P. Hotel, Food & Beverage Purchasing . . . . . .79
(FCCA Purchasing Committee Chairman) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Paul Loughrin, Account Manager, Shore Excursions
Ross Henderson ~ Vice President, On-Board Revenue . . . . . . . .63
& Explorations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Jennifer Marmanillo, Manager, Itinerary Planning . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Craig Milan, Sr., V.P., Land Operations, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.;
Michelle Muller, Product Development Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
President, Royal Celebrity Tours, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Colin Murphy, V.P., Destination & Strategic Development . . . . . .63
Marc Miller, Manager, Deployment Strategy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Mitch Peacock, Director, Revenue & Itinerary Planning . . . . . . . .64
Capt. Howard A. Newhoff, Manager, Terminal & Port Security . 81
Steve Riester, V.P., Itinerary Planning and Analysis . . . . . . . . . . .64
Tellef Lie-Nielsen, Superintendent, Marine Nautical . . . . . . . . . . 81
Joanne Salzedo, Director, Shore Excursion Product Development .64
Martha Olano, Specialist, Government Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Kevin Sheehan, Chief Executive Officer (FCCA Chairman) . . . .65
Richard M. Pruitt, Director, Environmental Programs . . . . . . . . . 82
Captain Svein Sleipnes, Sr. V.P., Marine Operations
Miguel Reyna, Manager, Commercial Development . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
(FCCA Operations Committee Vice Chairman) . . . . . . . . . . .66
Michael Ronan, V.P., Government Relations, Caribbean, Latin America
Andrew Stuart, Executive Vice President & Chief Product Officer . .66
& Asia (FCCA Operations Committee Vice Chairman) . . . . . . .83 Doug Santoni, Sr. Vice President Strategic Planning and
P&O CRUISES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Continuous Improvement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Patrick Schneider, Director, Shore Excursions & Explorations . . .84
PRINCESS CRUISES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
John Tercek, V.P., Commercial and New Business Development . .84 Juan C. Trescastro, V.P., Port Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Deanna Austin, S.V.P., Yield Management, Planning and Customer
John Weis, Associate Vice President of Guest Port Experience . .85
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Donna Silvera-Barnett, Port Operations Specialist . . . . . . . . . . . .72
ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Dean C. Brown, Executive Vice President Corporate Services . . .72 Alan B. Buckelew, President & Chief Executive Officer . . . . . . . .73
Adam M. Goldstein, President & CEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Malisa Dean, Port Operations Financial Analyst . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Lisa Jensen, Manager, Caribbean & Atlantic Shore Operations . .74 Crystal Morgan - Director, Marketing Planning Deployment & Itineraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
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SEABOURN CRUISE LINE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Atlantis. A world like nothing on Earth.
Legend tells of a once powerful naval city near the Bahamas, believed to have sunk to the ocean’s floor in a single day. The city of Atlantis has inspired centuries of intrigue and illustrious tales. No one knows what became of this civilization years ago, or if it ever even existed. While we may never learn the true fate of this legendary city, travelers today can get a glimpse of what Atlantean culture might have been like at Atlantis, Paradise Island. This grand destination brings the legend to life in fantastical, water-filled splendor. On the Discover Atlantis Tour, visitors enter The Dig, an archeological inspired excursion through the city’s ancient ruins. The epic journey winds you through underground rooms showcasing mythical artifacts that have been “preserved” among stunning marine life. Navigators help guests discover secret passageways, Atlantean hieroglyphics, and inventions brilliantly staged in the largest outdoor marine habitat in the world.
Atlantis.
A destination l Over sea creatures ďŹ nd their home among The Ruins of Atlantis, making it an ideal place for visitors to get up close with the beautiful and amazing marine life. Those who Snorkel the Ruins can swim among over species including bright tropical ďŹ sh, sleek sharks and the ever-majestic rays. The Atlantis Stingray Experience oers visitors the chance to share an incredible, hands-on encounter with over one hundred live stingrays. Upon entering a private shallow lagoon, guests can hand feed these gentle animals before snorkeling among them.
n like nothing in the Caribbean.
Atlantis. Where friends have fins.
All dolphin programs provide wetsuits, complimentary towels, lockers and showers, and all-day access to Dolphin Cay beach.
FLORIDA-CARIBBEAN CRUISE ASSOCIATION 11200 Pines Boulevard, Suite 201 • Pembroke Pines, FL 33026 • Ph: (954) 441-8881 • Fax: (954) 441-3171 Website: www.f-cca.com • E-mail: info@f-cca.com Mission: The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) is a not-for-profit trade organization composed of 14 Member Lines operating more than 100 vessels in Floridian, Caribbean and Latin American waters. Created in 1972, the FCCA’s mandate is to provide a forum for discussion on legislation, tourism development, ports, tour operations, safety, security and other cruise industry issues. By fostering an understanding of the cruise industry and its operating practices, the FCCA seeks to build cooperative relationships with its partner destinations and to develop productive bilateral partnerships with every sector. The FCCA works with governments, ports and all private/public sector representatives to maximize cruise passenger, cruise line and cruise line employee spending, as well as enhancing the destination experience and the amount of cruise passengers returning as stay-over visitors. Port Improvements – The FCCA provides technical assistance on port expansion, including input on port and pier design and improvements and new services being planned. Research – Research is conducted and provided to destination partners in an effort to create a better under. standing of cruise passengers, improve the landside product delivery and maximize the benefits of cruise tourism. FCCA Outreach Program – FCCA training seminars provide destination partners with valuable information regarding cruise passengers – their wants, needs and habits – enabling them to maximize the impact of cruise tourists in their country. The FCCA has two core training programs: • Service Excellence – Cruise Passengers Equal Profits: A workshop on the importance of excellent customer service and the economic impact of the cruise industry. A happy guest not only spends more money, but will return again and again, thereby producing greater profits and converting cruise passengers into return stay-over guests. • Taxi Pride: This presentation geared towards taxi drivers, tour operators and vendors providing ground transportation. This entertaining and informative workshop focuses on five main areas: courtesy, professionalism, marketing, rules and safety. In addition, the FCCA has designed outreach programs for destination requests, including, but not limited to, the following areas: Cleaning Beaches/Roads, Painting Schools/Hospitals/Orphanages, Hurricane Clean-Up, Visiting Elderly, Community Projects and Volunteering at Hospitals. Associate Membership: The FCCA has designed a two-level Associate Membership program, the Platinum Membership program and the Associate Membership program for destination partners and private organizations impacted by cruise tourism to foster an even closer, direct working relationship with the FCCA Member Cruise Lines. Associate Member Benefits: • Exclusive Associate Member meeting and luncheon • Access to up-to-date research and statistical studies • Listing in the FCCA membership directory • Listing in FCCA’s Cruising Magazine CRUISE INDUSTRY PROFILES • 2011
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$500 Discount on each ad placed for the first year of membership (does not include package rates) Savings on registration fees for the annual FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show Discount on insurance program for tour operators Associate Membership plaque and yearly updates Use of FCCA logo on printed materials.
Platinum Associate Member Benefits (in addition to the benefits above): • One complimentary registration for the FCCA Gala Dinner • One complimentary registration for the FCCA Cruise Conference and Tradeshow • Extra one-on-one meetings during the FCCA Cruise Conference and Tradeshow • Exclusive reception during the FCCA Cruise Conference and Tradeshow • A seat on FCCA’s Platinum Associate Membership Advisory Council (PAMAC) • One complimentary cabin for the annual FCCA PAMAC Cruise • One complimentary cabin for inaugural cruise events • One complimentary room for the PAMAC events • Preferred VIP seating at the FCCA Conference opening • Exclusive VIP receptions during Cruise Shipping Miami at the FCCA booth • Exclusive VIP parties and events during Cruise Shipping Miami • Exclusive welcome party for Cruise Shipping Miami • One complimentary registration for the Annual FCCA PAMAC Conference. • Company profile and updates in FCCA’s Cruising magazine • Private lunch & meeting at FCCA’s Annual Cruise Conference & Tradeshow • Access to up-to-date research and statistical studies • Discount on Global Tour Operator Insurance program • Membership plaque/clock • Listing in the FCCA Membership Directory utilized by all FCCA Member Lines (each cruise line executive will, whenever possible, patronize Platinum Members) • Use of the FCCA logo on printed materials • Invitations to the FCCA Operations Committee meeting • Invitation or selection to speak/present at FCCA panels and workshops • Advertising discounts and marketing to the Member Lines • Assistance with setting meetings • FCCA urgent care program membership FCCA Foundation: The FCCA Foundation provides a tangible mechanism for the cruise industry to fund a range of humanitarian causes in the Caribbean and Latin America region. In its 17 years of existence, the Foundation has impacted thousands of citizens by providing millions in funding to causes and charities throughout the region. Programs include: • Holiday Gift Project – The FCCA reaches out to the Caribbean and Latin American destinations by providing gifts to children in foster homes or institutions where holiday gifts would not ordinarily be possible. The gifts are delivered on Member Lines’ vessels to the destinations, where the children enjoy a holiday party in their honor. In 2010, 33 destinations participated in the program, with over 7,000 children receiving holiday gifts. • Children’s Essay and Poster Competitions – The FCCA orchestrates these competitions in order to further the education of the youth in the FCCA’s destination partners by learning and thinking about their destinations’ involvement in the cruise industry and allowing an opportunity for practical problem solving. 8
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Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association There are junior (12 years and under) and senior (13-16) divisions, each receiving prizes of 1st-3rd place of 3,000; 1,500; and 1,000, respectively, for themselves and their schools, along with a $200 award for every finalist submitted by their countries. The first place recipients also receive functions in their honor, and the essayists read their work in front of some of the industry’s most important players at the FCCA Conference & Trade Show Opening Ceremony. Foundation Events (every penny raised going to needy causes in the Caribbean and Latin America): • FCCA Online Auction – This project, which takes place in December each year, is open to anyone with a valid email address. The auction allows guests to bid on items ranging from vacation packages, artwork, jewelry and sports memorabilia donated by the cruise lines and our partners throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. • FCCA Gala – The Gala was created by the Member Lines 17 years ago to enable cruise executives and industry partners to gather on a social level and establish new relationships or enhance existing ones. Attendees dine with the cruise executive of their choice, giving them the opportunity to foster a better relationship with their table host. • FCCA Golf Classic – This annual Golf Tournament has become an important resource for meeting top executives in an exclusive, casual atmosphere. Play in a foursome hosted by a Cruise Executive and contribute to a worthy cause. FCCA Magazines and Publications: Cruising Magazine – Published quarterly, Cruising is the official magazine of the FCCA and cruise industry. It serves to educate and bring about an understanding of the cruise industry’s inner-workings. With a distribution of over 18,000 magazines the FCCA magazine offers advertisers optimal access to travel agents and the decision makers in the marine operations and the marketing and strategic planning departments of the major cruise lines, along with providing cruise executives and the Caribbean and Latin American public and private sectors with information of the latest trend in the industry. • The “Highlight Issue” - Features a who’s who in the cruise industry and contains cruise executive profiles along with information on the FCCA Member Lines. As a valuable tool, the Highlight Issue is essential when dealing directly with the cruise industry. • Membership Directory - The FCCA directory contains a complete listing of all FCCA Associate and Platinum Members, as well as Cruise Line executives and all Ministers of Tourism within partner destinations. • Conference Program and Gala Program - Delegates who attend these functions receive comprehensive programs packed with useful FCCA schedules, information and accomplishments. FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show: For many cruise executives, destinations, suppliers and tour operators, this is the premier industry event of the year, an opportunity to meet in a roundtable format with key players to analyze industry trends and discuss current issues. The FCCA Conference brings together over 100 cruise executives and 1,000 industry partners. For 2011, the Conference will be held in San Juan, Puerto Rico, October 3-7. The Annual Golf Tournament has become an important resource for meeting top executives in an exclusive casual atmosphere. Play in a foursome hosted by a Cruise Executive and contribute to a worthy cause, the FCCA Foundation. The Golf Tournament will take place on Tuesday, October 4, 2011. As the FCCA proceeds into tomorrow, it will remain steadfast in it’s mission to create win-win partnerships between the cruise lines and cruise destinations throughout the greater Caribbean and Latin American region. CRUISE INDUSTRY PROFILES • 2011
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FLORIDA-CARIBBEAN CRUISE ASSOCIATION Michele M. Paige ~ President Michele M. Paige’s career in the cruise industry spans more than three decades. She spent 17 years in various positions at the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). In February of 1992, Ms. Paige came on board with the FloridaCaribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) as its director of operations and communications, steering the association on issues such as: destination port development, product development, research and training, as well as serving as a liaison with environmental entities. She was appointed to head the association in January of 1994 as its executive director and named president in March 1997. Ms. Paige continues to chart a course in the development and implementation of the association’s numerous pro-active innovative programs, reporting directly to the association’s Executive Committee. Ms. Paige has initiated such impactful programs and forums as the annual FCCA Cruise Conference and Trade Show, the FCCA Foundation, the FCCA outreach programs, the FCCA associate membership programs, as well as training programs geared to taxi drivers and service providers, to name a few. More importantly, great strides have been made in the realization of the FCCA’s mandate: strengthening the ties between the cruise industry, the Caribbean and Latin America. Under her presidency, the association enjoys membership in the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) (of which Ms. Paige is an Executive Committee Board Member), the Caribbean Hotel Association (CHA), the Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA), the Puerto Rico Shipping Association and the Special Olympics-Caribbean (of which Ms. Paige is a Board Member), as well as being a signator to the Cruise Industry’s “Memorandum of Understanding” with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Michele enjoys dual lifestyles in Southwest Ranches and Brooksville, Florida, doting on her two children, granddaughter, horses and dogs.
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FCCA Staff Profiles Omari Breakenridge ~ Manager, Communications & Design Born in Jamaica and raised in South Florida, Mr. Breakenridge joined the FCCA in February 2005. As the Manager of Communications and Design, he is responsible for the creative direction and design of the FCCA's printed materials, including trade publications, conference collateral and presentation graphics. Omari also handles the ongoing development of the FCCA’s database, website, e-newsletters and video projects. Omari holds a bachelor’s degree in visual communications.
Terri Cannici ~ Director, Special Events Terri Cannici is responsible for the overall organization, coordination and marketing of the Annual Cruise Conference & Tradeshow, conducting site inspections for future conferences and organization and marketing of the Annual FCCA Gala Dinner. She also organizes and coordinates the Holiday Gift Project along with FCCA Member Lines to provide holiday gifts for the under-privileged children in the Caribbean and Latin America. Prior to joining the FCCA in 1999, Terri worked for Royal Caribbean International for 10 years in the Shore Excursion Department, organizing and designing specialty programs for groups, as well as overseeing Royal Caribbean’s signature Golf Ahoy! Program. A native Floridian, Terri lives in the Ft. Lauderdale area with her husband and is actively involved with the Humane Society’s Animal Assisted Therapy program.
Adam Ceserano ~ Sr. Vice President Adam Ceserano joined the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association in 2001 as the Manager of Marketing to increase the sales and rebrand the FCCA’s feature publication, “Caribbean Cruising,” as well as other various projects, which included the development of new sponsorship opportunities, training programs, and improved advertising opportunities. In 2006, he was later promoted to Director of Marketing and Sales, and later that year to the Vice President. Now as the Senior Vice President of the FCCA, Adam Ceserano currently oversees all day-to-day FCCA operations, marketing, advertising, sponsorships, and events. He coordinates and conducts the customer service training workshops, as well as the FCCA Outreach Program. He plays a vital role in implementation, site inspections and organization of all the FCCA’s conferences and tradeshows, including the FCCA’s Annual Golf Tournament. Adam Ceserano is also responsible for overseeing the FCCA’s exclusive Platinum Membership Program. Since Mr. Ceserano took the lead of the FCCA membership program, and through the guidance of the Operations Committee, the FCCA has developed more innovative program, with more benefits for its valued Platinum Members. Also, Mr. Ceserano works with Aon Risk Services to continually enhance and develop the FCCA’s Global Tour Operator Insurance Program. Mr. Ceserano continually works with Tropical Shipping, promoting the Cruise Conversion Program, which has 10 partner destinations at this time. He also participates on the FCCA's Security/Operations Committee and attends the FCCA Executive Committee meetings. Prior to joining the FCCA, Mr. Ceserano worked for Maxim Consulting in Ft. Lauderdale, servicing such clients as IBM, AT&T, South Florida Water Management, and Motorola. Adam worked for the Miami Dolphins in the Special Promotions and Marketing Department before going back to college for his Master’s Degree, in which he helped organize the children's program and special events. He attended Florida State University, receiving a Master’s Degree in Administration and also received a Bachelors Degree in Sports Management and Marketing. 12
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FCCA Staff Profiles James Kazakoff~ Sr. Director, Membership & Events James Kazakoff currently holds the position of Senior Director, Membership & Events at the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association. He is responsible for overseeing the implementation and logistical aspects of all FCCA events, including the organization of the FCCA Conference and Tradeshow. This entails daily management of sales and quotas, press and media coverage and the organization of all Platinum events throughout the calendar year. His main objective is to develop and implement new strategies and business for the FCCA and to manage the marketing, sales and operations aspects of all events. James works closely with FCCA Associate and Platinum Members to help support and meet their cruise industry goals. Prior to accepting his position at the FCCA, Mr. Kazakoff founded and operated Private Group NYC. What began as a marketing and promotional company involved in the production of high-end entertainment and fashion events at various venues throughout New York City later extended to the cruise shipping industry. Eventually Mr. Kazakoff began handling operations for a diverse portfolio of events at United Business Media, notably, the worlds largest cruise shipping event Cruise Shipping Miami-that eventually led him to his current position with the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association. James has 7+ years experience in the media/event industry. James currently resides in the Brickell neighborhood of Miami, FL.
Jessica Lalama ~ Executive Assistant Born in California and raised in Ecuador, Mrs. Lalama worked in the hotel industry with Marriott Hotels before joining the FCCA in 2007. She is the executive assistant to the President, Michele M. Paige, and therefore responsible for the day-to-day liaison with all private and public sector partners for the FCCA. She also assists in the coordination and promotion of the FCCA Foundation Essay Competition and the FCCA Foundation Donation Program for the Caribbean and Latin America, along with organizing the vessel deployment for FCCA’s Member Lines. Jessica lives in Plantation with her husband Raphael and son Martin.
Justin Paige ~ Communications & Marketing Administrator Justin Paige assists in day-to-day operations and FCCA publications, such as Cruising Magazine, Highlights Issue and the membership directory, along with overseeing the development of press releases and other distributed material. He also heads such projects as the online auction; constantly serves to foster communication between the FCCA and its members; and has undertaken the research department, in which he keeps contact with the Member Lines and port authorities to derive and provide up-to-date data about cruise ship calls, port fees and other imperative information. Before joining the FCCA, Justin produced freelance articles for various publications over a fiveyear span and earned his bachelor of arts in English from Florida State University. He resides in the Ft. Lauderdale area.
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FLORIDACARIBBEAN CRUISE ASSOCIATION AIDA CRUISES Am Strande 3 d 18055 Rostock, Germany Tel: +49 (0) 381-20 27 06 00 Website: www.aida.de
HOLLAND AMERICA LINE 300 Elliot Avenue West Seattle, WA 98119 Tel: (206) 281-3535 • Fax: (206) 281-0351 Website: www.hollandamerica.com
AZAMARA CLUB CRUISES 1050 Caribbean Way Miami, FL 33132 Tel: 305-539-6000 Website: www.azamaracruises.com
MSC CRUISES (USA) INC. 6750 North Andrews Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 Tel: (954) 772-6262 • Fax: (954) 776-5836 Website: www.msccruises.com
CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES 3655 N.W. 87th Ave Miami, FL 33178-2428 Tel: (305) 599-2600 • Fax: (305) 471-4700 Website: www.carnival.com
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE 7665 Corporate Center Drive Miami, FL 33126 Tel: (305) 436-4000 • Fax: (305) 436-4120 Website: www.ncl.com
CELEBRITY CRUISES 1050 Caribbean Way Miami, FL 33132 Tel: (305) 539-6000 • Fax: (305) 374-7354 Website: www.celebritycruises.com
P&O CRUISES Richmond House Terminus Terrace Southampton SO14 3PN, UK Website: www.pocruises.com
COSTA CRUISE LINES Venture Corporate Center II 200 South Park Rd, Suite 200 Hollywood, FL 33021-8541 Tel: (954) 266-5600 • Fax: (954) 266-2100 Website: www.costacruises.com
PRINCESS CRUISES 24305 Town Center Drive Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Tel: (661) 753-0000 • Fax: (661) 753-0133 Website: www.princesscruises.com
CUNARD LINE 24305 Town Center Drive Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Tel: (661) 753-0000 • Fax: (661) 753-0133 Website: www.cunard.com
ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL 1050 Caribbean Way Miami, FL 33132 Tel: (305) 539-6000 • Fax: (305) 374-7354 Toll Free: (800) 327-6700 Website: www.royalcaribbean.com
DISNEY CRUISE LINE P.O. Box 10210 Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-0210 Tel: (407) 566-3500 • Fax: (407) 566-3751 Website: www.disneycruise.com
SEABOURN 300 Elliott Ave West Seattle, WA 98119 Tel: (866) 755-5619 Website: www.seabourn.com
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AIDA Cruises Am Strande 3 d, 18055 Rostock, Germany • Tel: +49 (0) 381-20 27 06 00 Website: www.aida.de In the beginning, there was the idea of a holiday at sea beyond the classic cruise, with absolutely no traditions or conventions. Traveling with the first club cruiser of its kind was to be both active and casual at the same time. This was something completely new on the sea travel market and was observed with curiosity by all of our competitors. The success story of this form of holiday took its course in 1996 with the ship that today is AIDAcara. As a combined tour operator and shipping company, AIDA Cruises operates and markets fascinating holidays on water to destinations like the Mediterranean, Canaries, North and Baltic Sea, the Caribbean and Central America.
AIDAsol
AIDA Cruises is Germany’s number one in terms of sales and passengers. The company consistently sets new and unusual trends for holidaying at sea. The fleet today consists of eight club cruisers: AIDAcara, AIDAvita, AIDAaura, AIDAdiva, AIDAbella, AIDAluna, AIDAblue, and the AIDAsol.
Fleet Statistics Name AIDAaura AIDAbella AIDAblu AIDAcara AIDAdiva AIDAluna AIDAsol AIDAvita
Year Built 2003 2008 2010 1996 2007 2009 2011 2002
Pax Capacity 1,270 2,030 2,174 1,186 2,030 2,174 2,174 1,270
Tonnage 42,200 68,500 71,000 38,600 68,500 71,000 71,000 42,200
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Azamara Club Cruises 1050 Caribbean Way, Miami, FL 33132 • Tel: 305-539-6000 Website: www.azamaracruises.com Azamara is the new, deluxe cruise experience for discerning travelers who long to reach out-of-theordinary destinations and indulge in amenities and service unparalleled on the high seas. The unique offerings of Azamara are beyond compare: butler service is provided in every stateroom; shore excursions are designed to let guests become part of the fabric of life in each destination, instead of merely being an observer; enrichment programs offer everything from culinary to photographic explorations; two specialty restaurants provide the finest cuisine at sea; live entertainment can be enjoyed
Azamara Journey nightly; and the level of service offered is unmatched.
Azamara Cruises consists of two intimate ships, Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest. Each can carry 694 fortunate guests to discover the hidden corners of the world that larger cruise ships simply cannot reach.
Fleet Statistics Name Azamara Journey Azamara Quest
Year Built 2000 2000
Pax Capacity 694 694
Tonnage 30,277 30,277
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D D B Travel & Tourism T07014 RCS C 443 247 168 Photos : Denys
Basse-Terre, Grande-Terre, La Désirade, Les Saintes, Marie-Galante
the 5 sides of paradise Guadeloupe Islands Tourist Board (European Office) 23/25, rue du Champ de l’Alouette - 75013 Paris Tél. : +33 (0)1 40 62 99 07 - Fax : +33 (0)1 40 62 99 08 E-mail : infoeurope@lesilesdeguadeloupe.com
www.lesilesdeguadeloupe.com
Carnival Cruise Lines 3655 N.W. 87th Ave • Miami, FL 33178-2428 • Phone: (305) 599-2600 • Fax: (305) 471-4700 Website: www.carnival.com Carnival Cruise Lines is the world’s largest cruise line because it offers quality cruise vacations at affordable prices. Carnival operates 23 “Fun Ships” with voyages ranging from 3 to 17 days in length sailing to the Bahamas, Bermuda, Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, New England, and Europe. Carnival prides itself on providing guests a “vacation of their dreams” and has delivered them for almost four decades. The staff will work to make sure everyCarnival Magic one feels comfortable and has fun on the fun ships. Through the exquisite dining, abundant onboard activities (mini golf to water slides) inside and out, and luxurious spas, nobody will lack an opportunity to have fun. Carnival wants all passengers to know that they are on vacation and have the best time possible.
Fleet Statistics Name
Year Built
Carnival Conquest Carnival Destiny Carnival Dream Carnival Ecstasy Carnival Elation Carnival Fantasy Carnival Fascination Carnival Freedom Carnival Glory Carnival Imagination Carnival Inspiration Carnival Legend Carnival Liberty Carnival Magic Carnival Miracle Carnival Paradise Carnival Pride Carnival Sensation Carnival Spirit Carnival Splendor Carnival Triumph Carnival Valor Carnival Victory
2002 1996 2009 1991 1998 1990 1994 2007 2003 1995 1996 2002 2005 2011 2004 1998 2001 2001 2001 2008 1999 2004 2000
Pax Capacity 2,974 2,642 4,631 2,052 2,052 2,056 2,052 2,974 2,974 2,052 2,052 2,124 2,974 4,724 2,124 2,052 2,124 2,124 2,124 3,006 2,758 2,974 2,758
Tonnage 110,000 101,353 128,000 70,367 70,367 70,367 70,367 110,000 110,000 70,367 70,367 88,500 110,000 130,000 85,500 70,367 88,500 88,500 88,500 113,300 101,509 110,000 101,509
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Carnival Corporation & plc Micky Arison ~ Chairman/CEO Micky Arison virtually grew up in the cruise business, spending nearly two decades in several positions before becoming chairman. Arison, 62, started at Carnival Cruise Lines in the sales department, became reservations manager in 1974 and vice president of passenger traffic in 1976, acceding to the presidency of Carnival in 1979. In 1990, he was appointed chairman by the company's board of directors. Carnival Corporation went public in 1987, raising $400 million for future expansion. The company continued to grow through new ship construction, and began to diversify, expanding its cruise operations and entering new markets. In 1989, Arison engineered the acquisition of Seattle-based Holland America Line, the corporation’s entrée into the industry’s premium segment. Arison also led the effort to acquire ultra-luxury Seabourn, as well as Cunard, operator of the world’s most famous ocean liners, and Costa Cruises, Europe’s number-one cruise company. In April 2003 Arison spearheaded the transaction that combined Carnival Corporation with P&O Princess Cruises, creating a global operator with leading brands in North America and Europe. The transaction included Princess Cruises, P&O Cruises, AIDA Cruises and P&O Cruises Australia. The company was renamed Carnival Corporation & plc and is now traded on both the New York and London stock exchanges. It is the only company in the world included in both the S&P 500 and the FTSE 100 indices. In 2007, the Carnival global portfolio expanded to include Ibero Cruises, which caters to the Spanish market. Under Arison's tenure Carnival Corporation’s revenues have increased from approximately $600 million in 1988 to $14.5 billion in 2010. Arison is past chairman of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association and Cruise Lines International Association. He was named an officer of the French Legion of Honor, France’s highest civilian honor; he received an honorary doctorate in naval architecture from the University of Genoa, and was awarded the Decoration of Commander, First Class, of the Order of the Lion of Finland. Arison also received the insignia of “Onorificenza al Merito della Repubblica Italiana,” Italy’s highest civilian title. Arison is managing general partner of the National Basketball Association’s Miami Heat franchise and has served as chairman of the NBA’s board of governors. Arison and his family are longtime residents of the Miami area.
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Carnival Corporation & plc Richard Ames ~ Senior Vice President, Shared Services Richard Ames joined Carnival Corporation in 1989 as director of internal audit and was promoted to vice president – audit services three years later. In 2002, he was named senior vice president – audit services. In November 2006, he was promoted to his current position, senior vice president of corporate shared services, where he oversees corporate casino operations, global source, corporate information technology, strategic projects and corporate marketing (including SeaVacations UK Ltd) for Carnival’s worldwide cruise brands. Prior to joining Carnival, Ames spent six years as director of internal audit for Miami-based Resorts International, Inc., and served as a management consultant for International Intelligence, Inc., a subsidiary of Resorts International, for four years. Ames earned a bachelor’s in accounting from the University of Massachusetts in 1975 and a master’s in business administration from George Mason University in 1983. He is a certified public accountant.
David A. Candib ~ Director Business Development, Port and Destination Development David Candib is Director, Business Development, Port and Destination Development for Carnival Corporation & Plc having joined them in 2002. His capacities consist of overseeing the operations of the Grand Turk Cruise Center in the Turks and Caicos Islands which welcomes over 650,000 guests annually along with responsibility for all commercial and retail contracts and relationships in the three corporate owned ports Puerta Maya (Cozumel), Grand Turk (Turks & Caicos) and Mahogany Bay (Roatan). David is responsible for managing the company’s relationship and agreement with the New York Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), which represents one of the company’s largest port commitments in the world and covers both the Manhattan and Brooklyn cruise terminals. He also serves as the company representative overseeing the agreement and relationship with the Government and Port of St. Maarten in the expansion of their port facilities. David is the project manager for the company’s newly announced port development in the Bay of Maimon, Dominican Republic. Additionally, David is engaged with governments in St. Lucia, Jamaica and other Caribbean destinations with regards to the company’s port development initiatives. David works alongside Carnival’s various cruise brands in the review and evaluation of both port and infrastructure developments and shore excursion opportunities. This has included the role of project manager for the development of the Mystic Mountain Bobsled Jamaica attraction in Ocho Rios which is considered to be one of the top attractions in the region. David also provides insight and assistance with corporate and cruise brand concession agreements. David is responsible for issuing the company’s berthing policies and managing the reservation system for ports where the company has retained preferential berthing rights or directly operates which covers 10 ports, 2,300 calls and over 5.5m passengers annually. David comes to Carnival Corporation & Plc holding a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Miami and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Economics from Emory University in Atlanta, GA. David’s prior work experience is in the areas of investment banking and financial consulting, that of which he conducted with Smith Barney in Atlanta and the May Davis Group in New York City. David resides in Miami, along with his wife Vanessa, a neonatal intensive care nurse, and their three children Ava, Joseph and Ari. CRUISE INDUSTRY PROFILES • 2011
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Carnival Corporation & plc Armando A. Corpas ~ Director, Project Management, Port and Destination Development Armando Corpas has over 23 years experience in the development, construction, and insurance industries. He joined Carnival Corporation in January 2007 to assist in the development of several cruise destinations in the Caribbean, Central America and other strategic locations. As project manager with Carnival Corporation, he was responsible for the reconstruction of Puerta Maya Cruise Terminal in Cozumel (Mexico), including a duty free shop on the pier, after it was destroyed by Hurricane Wilma in 2005. He was also responsible for construction of Mahogany Bay Cruise Center in Roatan (Honduras) which recently earned the distinction of “Best New Caribbean Port” by Porthole Magazine. In Grand Turk (Turks & Caicos) he was responsible for the development of the Flowrider attraction as well as the Downtown Welcome Center. Mr. Corpas is also involved in developing and identifying other cruise port prospects and destinations for Carnival Corporation & plc’s 10 cruise brands. Prior to joining Carnival, Mr. Corpas was involved in the development of several commercial land sites. He also has 12 years of experience in estimating and negotiating insurance settlements and 3 years experience in audit and tax with an international accounting firm. A native of Tampa, Florida, Mr. Corpas has a bachelor’s in International Finance & Marketing, in Accounting, and holds a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Miami.
Thomas M. (Tom) Dow ~ Vice President, Public Affairs Tom Dow is Carnival Corporation’s Vice President of Public Affairs. He serves as liaison to federal and state governments and local communities throughout North America. He represents Carnival Corporation in Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), Northwest & Canada Cruise Association (NWCCA), Alaska Cruise Association (ACA), and Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA). He works with Carnival’s 10 operating companies to coordinate policies and positions on industry issues. A 35-year travel industry veteran, Dow joined Carnival in 2003, after serving in a similar position with Princess Cruises & Tours in Seattle for 10 years. Prior to joining Princess, Dow lived in Alaska for 20 years. He is based in Washington, DC.
Howard Frank ~ Vice Chairman & Chief Operating Officer Howard Frank, vice chairman and chief operating officer for Miami-based Carnival Corporation & plc, is responsible for directing corporate-wide business development strategies for the largest cruise vacation group in the world. He works closely on strategic planning with the management of each of the company’s various cruise brands, which are headquartered throughout the world, and together operate 101 ships totaling approximately 200,000 lower berths. In tandem with Micky Arison, the company’s chairman and CEO, Frank provides oversight for all of the company’s brands in North America, Europe and Australia, which include Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Seabourn, AIDA Cruises, Costa Cruises, Cunard, P&O Cruises, P&O Cruises Australia, and Ibero Cruises. Frank joined Carnival Corporation as senior vice president-finance and chief operating officer in July 1989 and has served as the company’s vice chairman and chief operating officer since January 1998. Before joining Carnival, Frank was the partner in charge of accounting and auditing services with the South Florida offices of Price Waterhouse. Frank is a past chairman and currently serves on the Board of Trustees for the New World Symphony. 24
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Carnival Corporation & plc Giora Israel ~ Senior Vice President, Port and Destination Development Giora Israel, Senior Vice President Port & Destination Development, Carnival Corporation, is a veteran of the hotel, marine parks, and cruise industries. A graduate of Tadmor Hotel College in Israel, he served as Director of Sales and Marketing at the Tel Aviv Hilton and as General Manager of hotel resorts in Israel & The Bahamas. He also developed & managed two marine parks and tourist attractions in The Bahamas and in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, before becoming a cruise industry consultant in 1990. In 1992, he joined Carnival Corporation as Director of Special Projects, where he engaged in a variety of international activities for the line in Europe and other parts of the world. This included an assignment in Greece as Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing of Epirotiki. From 1998 until 2008 Mr. Israel served as Vice President Strategic Planning at Carnival Corporation and PLC. In that capacity, Mr. Israel was involved with Carnival’s international expansion. Other responsibilities included strategic developments relating to ports development, cruise operation and other areas of Carnival, the world’s largest cruise company. In late 2008, Mr. Israel was promoted to his current position, further emphasizing the strategic importance of cruise destination & cruise development, a key element in Carnival’s continuing growth and expansion for the years to come. In addition Mr. Israel remains involved in key strategic initiative for the corporation in various developmental and operational areas. Mr. Israel also serves as the President of Carnival Ports Inc., as well as the President of four ports operated by Carnival Corporation: Long Beach Cruise Terminal (California), Cozumel Cruise Terminal S.A. de C.V. (Mexico), Grand Turk Cruise Center (Turks and Caicos Islands), and Mahogany Bay (Roatan, Honduras). Mr. Israel has served as a speaker in many international forums on tourism and the cruise industry in over a dozen countries. He has also been a frequent guest speaker at various universities, including the University of the West Indies, Barry University, University of Yucatan and Florida International University (both at the Hotel Management school and the FIU MBA program) and served as a visiting fellow at both the Oxford and Cambridge Seatrade Cruise Academy. Mr. Israel serves on the MBA school advisory boards of both Barry University in Miami and Purdue University. Mr. Israel is Member of the Board of Trustees of the Miami Chamber of Commerce and has served on numerous civic and industry boards in the U.S., Caribbean and Central America. In 1999, Mr. Israel, together with Dr. Lawrence Miller, formally a professor at FIU, co-authored the first dictionary of the cruise industry, which was published in London.
David Mizer ~ Vice President, Strategic Sourcing David Mizer’s career began with Carnival Cruise Lines from 1980 to 1984 in the position of Food Services/West Coast Manager for Seachest Associates. In 1993 David rejoined the Carnival team as Director of Purchasing, Food & Beverage. His extensive knowledge of the food industry has extended into the publishing arena where he has authored college textbooks in this field. In June 2000, David was promoted to Staff Vice President of Purchasing, Food & Beverage. As of June 2001, David received another promotion to Vice President Strategic Sourcing for Carnival Global Source. David resides in Fort Lauderdale with his wife, Rieta. He is the father of two grown daughters and grandfather to four. His current title is Vice President Strategic Sourcing Carnival Corporation & PLC where he sources food and beverage for all Carnival companies.
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Carnival Corporation & plc Carlos Torres de Navarra ~ Senior Director, Ports & Destination Development In his position, Mr. Torres de Navarra assists the operating brands in the ever-growing area of port development, including offering new product deployment opportunities in areas such as Mexico, Baja, Caribbean and select U.S. Ports. He also has the overall departmental responsibility for all financial aspects of port projects. That area includes accounting/financial reporting, controls, policies, tax compliance, third party financing, budgets, auditing, and others. From Miami, he is also in charge of the Long Beach Cruise Terminal operations in California. Prior to joining Carnival Corporation, he spent seven years with Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. as Assistant Treasurer involved in business development, liquidity and capital planning, financial risk management, acquisitions, as well as port development. Previously he spent seven years at W.R. Grace, a worldwide specialty chemical company, as Manager of International Finance, responsible for subsidiary capital planning and structuring for numerous subsidiaries in over 50 countries and two years at Bank of America in its corporate credit department. Outside of Carnival Corporation, he serves on the Board of Directors and Finance Committee of CHARLEE Homes for Children, the largest foster care provider in Dade County serving over 1,000 children and youth each year. Mr. Torres de Navarra is originally from the South Florida area and earned his MBA from the University of Miami. He is married and has three sons. Outside activities include participation in Ironman Triathlons and other endurance events.
Jose M. Negron ~ Director, Port Operations Jose Negron joined Carnival Corporation & PLC in 2009 as Director of Port Operations, overseeing Puerta Maya in Cozumel Mexico and Mahogany Bay in Roatan, Honduras. Jose comes with over twenty-five years of hotels/resort experience opening world-class properties throughout Hawaii, Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Colorado, Florida, Puerto Rico, and Panama. His past history while working in resorts include Hyatt, Williams Hospitality, Wyndham, and Luxury Resorts. While in Puerto Rico, he was also responsible for managing the only five-diamond resort in the Caribbean. Now in the cruise industry, he brings his hospitality ingenuity and operations background to Carnival Corporation & PLC. Originally from New York, now residing in Miami, Jose enjoys his free time with his wife and four children.
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Carnival UK Alister Butcher ~ Shore Operations Risk Manager Alister is the Shore Operations Risk Manager for Carnival UK (P&O Cruises & Cunard), the role is to ensure that excursion providers manage the safety of passengers and helping providers meet the specific legal requirements of the UK market. Alister has worked in the leisure industry for the last 10 years and has a background in Operations Management & Safety Management Systems, he will be providing insight to excursion providers on the more challenging aspects of Risk Management.
Julia Stoica ~ Shore Excursions Executive Julia is the Shore Excursion Executive for Carnival UK (P&O Cruises and Cunard brands) and is responsible for the Caribbean, Mexico, Malaysia, Sicily, Canary Islands and Portugal. The role involves all aspects of shore excursion planning and operations for all ports of call within these regions. Julia has worked on board as Tours Manager on the entire fleet for P&O and cruised throughout the Caribbean and Eastern and Western Mediterranean. Julia's previous roles include Shore Excursion Manager for Thomson Cruises and destination service coordinator for Orient Cruise Lines. Julia has also experienced a tour operators agency role as Shore Excursion Assistant Manager within Denholm Barwil shipping Services.
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Carnival Cruise Lines Gustavo Antorcha ~ Senior Vice President, Guest Commerce Gus joined Carnival Cruise Lines in 2010 as the SVP of Guest Commerce. Gus is responsible for a number of the on board commerce operations including: Tour Operations & Sales, Beverage operation, Photo operation, Retail Services, and Guest Technology. In addition Gus is also responsible for strategic partnerships and marketing on board the ships. Prior to joining Carnival, Gus was Managing Director at The Boston Consulting Group where he worked extensively in the travel and tourism. During his 14 years at BCG, Gus’ work extended across, hotels, airlines and cruise lines. Gus has a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a Markets and Management Certificate from Duke University where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with Distinction in Economics and an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Andrea Ascarate ~ Manager, Shore Ex Group Business & Product Awareness Andrea, joined Carnival in 1997 as a Corporate Travel Agent. She provided corporate executives with business travel services for air/rail transportation, hotels and auto rentals as well as counsel clients on travel itineraries. In 2000, Andrea was promoted to Supervisor of Corporate/Crew Travel, where she supervised 16 travel agents as well as assisted in developing effective and efficient operational policies. In January 2004, Andrea joined the Tour Operations Department as Manager, Shore Ex Group Business & Product Awareness. In her current position, Andrea is responsible for creating, implementing and managing the Groups Shore Excursion Program to cater to various large groups, incentive groups, and charters in all our ports of call. In conjunction to the Groups Program, Andrea arranges informative product awareness sessions for the Carnival Cruise Lines employees. These sessions are beneficial in educating the staff.
Robert Blythman ~ Director, Tour Operations Robert, with ten years of London hotel experience, joined Carnival in 1993 as a Junior Purser. During his time with Carnival Robert has enjoyed the many itineraries offered in the Caribbean as well as Europe, Hawaii and Alaska. In 2000, as Chief Purser, Robert was involved with the newly formed onboard Shore Excursion department and joined the Tour Operations shore-side team in 2002. As Director of Tour Operations, Robert is involved with many aspects of the operation that enables the Shore Excursion teams to run a successful onboard operation.
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Carnival Cruise Lines Gordon Buck ~ Vice President, Caribbean Relations Gordon graduated from Lehigh University in 1976 with a Master’s Degree in Business Administration. His association with Carnival began in 1978 with Concord Nopal Lines, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carnival Cruise Lines, handling ocean cargo on the Port of Miami. In June 1986, Gordon joined Carnival's Operations Department, assuming the role of Operations Supervisor for various ships, later becoming integrally involved in the start-up operations for each of the new ships subsequently joining the fleet. Gordon became Manager of Port Operations in 1996, was named Director of Port Operations in 1999, Vice President, Port Operations in February 2005 and appointed Vice President, Caribbean relations in November 2006. In this capacity, Gordon oversees the line's port agents and port contracts for all the Carnival ships operating in the Caribbean, serving as a liaison with government agencies throughout the region.
Gerald R. Cahill ~ President and CEO Gerald R. Cahill joined Carnival Cruise Lines’ parent company, Carnival Corporation, in 1994 as vice president - finance and in January 1998 was promoted to senior vice president - finance and chief financial officer. In December 2003, Cahill was named executive vice president and chief financial officer for Carnival Corporation & plc. In July 2007, he was appointed to his current position, president and CEO of Carnival Cruise Lines. At the helm of the world’s largest and most popular cruise line, Cahill oversees 37,000 employees and 22 cruise ships that carry 3.6 million passengers annually. Before joining Carnival, Cahill spent six years with Safecard Services, Inc., a NYSE-listed company, where he served first as chief financial officer and then as chief operating officer. From 1979 to 1988, Cahill held financial posts at Resorts International, Inc., and, prior to that spent six years with Price Waterhouse. Cahill, a resident of South West Ranches, Fla., graduated from the University of Miami, earning his B.B.A. degree in 1973.
Amilcar Cascais ~ Vice President, Tour Operations A 25 year veteran of the Cruise Industry, Amilcar graduated from the Engineering School of West Virginia University. He then joined Carnival Cruise Lines in 1984 as a Purser aboard the TSS Carnivale, one of the four ships in the Carnival Funship fleet, for what was to be a very short summer stay; he would remain at sea for the next nine years, most of these in the capacity of Chief Purser /Hotel Manager. An additional three years would follow aboard Renaissance Cruises “Yacht Style Cruising" vessels, again as Hotel Manager cruising in Asia, Africa and the Mediterranean. In 1997 Amilcar again joined Carnival Cruise Lines, this time at the corporate office in the Operations Department. Early in 1999 he developed from inception “Tour Operations” the department responsible for Shore Excursions shore side as well as the on board Shore Excursion Teams. Currently as Vice President of Tour Operations, Amilcar is responsible for all shore excursion programs Carnival Cruise Lines offers world- wide, as well as being involved with various other committees at Carnival both at a brand and corporate level. Amilcar is also the Chairman of the Shore Excursion Committee for the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association, comprised of thirteen Cruise Lines. In this role, along with each counterpart from Carnival's sister brands, as well as other major Cruise Lines, the committee continuously works on various efforts throughout the Caribbean, Central America, Mexico and other North American Ports engaging both the private and public sectors for the improvement and execution of Shore Excursion products and experiences. CRUISE INDUSTRY PROFILES • 2011
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Carnival Cruise Lines Captain Gaetano Gigliotti ~
Director, Marine Safety
A native of Italy, Capt. Gaetano Gigliotti began his career in 1986 as a deck cadet Officer with Carnival on the Mardi Gras. Served on various position on Board of almost all Carnival Vessels. Promoted Captain in Year 2000 on the Paradise. Served as Master on Paradise, Pride, Victory, Miracle, Fantasy, Valor, Elation, Glory. In February 2007 moved shore side as Port Captain and in 2008 promoted to current position as Director of Marine Safety.
Andrew Landsberger ~ Product Manager Andy joined Carnival in 1998 as a Junior Purser and subsequently moved over to Shore Excursion in 2000 to be a part of the newly formed Tour Operations department. There he worked as a Shore Excursion Manager being involved with the transition of the department into where it stands now. Andy has been involved with the Hospitality Industry from the beginning of his career, which started in 1991, where he worked in Hotels in Sri Lanka and Dubai. Since moving to the corporate office in 2002, he was involved with the building of Carnival's successful shore excursion pre sales system. Currently he is involved with the product management of all the Caribbean ports of calls.
Tracey McLaughlin ~ Product Manager, Shore Excursions Med/N. Europe & Exotics Tracey has worked as an overseas representative in Europe, in Greece, Italy & Spain. She has worked on ships since 1996 in the roles of Gift Shop and Social Host, (Carnival Cruise Lines), Port Lecturer (Onboard Media) and Shore Excursion Manager (Suncruises and Carnival Cruise Lines). In 2004 Tracey came shoreside with Carnival Cruise Lines and is currently the Product Manager of Shore Excursions for the Mediterranean/Northern Europe, Hawaii, Alaska and Exotics. She is also handling some Caribbean ports.
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Carnival Cruise Lines Vickey Rey, CTC ~ Vice President, Guest Services Vicky Rey, a 29 year veteran of Carnival Cruise Lines, is responsible for overseeing the wide-ranging guest services and administrative functions of the line’s reservations department, with a strong focus on achieving customer satisfaction and revenue maximization. She also heads up Carnival’s CareTeam, comprised of 1,200 company volunteers who are activated to assist guests and employees in a variety of crisis situations. This team, which has received formal training ranging from the handling of displaced guests because of itinerary deviations to the grief and trauma resulting from a more devastating event, was formed in 1999 and is dispatched to different homeports and ports of call to assist guests in various situations, primarily medical emergencies. In addition to the responsibility of recruiting and maintaining CareTeam personnel, Rey oversees all CareTeam-related training programs for shipboard and shoreside employees and port agents. She is also Carnival’s representative to CLIA’s Guest Care Committee for the establishment of best practices and serves on the Cruise Line Advisory Panel for the Family Assistance Foundation, an independent, Atlanta-based non-profit corporation that supports businesses and victims of emergencies and disasters. Rey graduated cum laude from the University of Miami where she earned a bachelor’s degree in communications, and also holds a Certified Travel Counselor designation. She resides in Miami Lakes, Fla. with her three children.
Leon Sutcliffe ~ Director, Port Operations Leon Sutcliffe joined Carnival Cruise Lines in 1994 from British Environmental Services company Rentokil Initial, where he was employed as a Surveyor. He served aboard the T.S.S Fiesta Marina as a Sanitation Officer, going on to serve on all CCL vessels until he came shore side in 2000 as Port Operations Supervisor, responsible for liaison with all local & foreign government agencies & Port Authorities in facilitating the port entry & clearance process of the Vessels. In 2003 Leon was promoted to Manager, Cruise Operations then later in 2004 to Director. In September 2006 he was appointed to his new roll: Director, Port Operations.
Erika Tache ~ Product Manager, Tour Operations Erika, with experience as Tour Consultant in Romania and Hungary, joined Carnival Cruise Lines in 2001. In 2003, Erika was promoted to Shore Excursion Manager, and she worked in this capacity on board different vessels throughout the Carnival fleet. In 2005, Erika joined the recently established Shore Excursion Pre-Sales Team and today as Product Manager for Mexico, New England, Canada. She is involved in the development, operation and evaluation of the Shore Excursion program.
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Carnival Cruise Lines Terry L. Thornton ~ Senior Vice President, Itinerary Development and Revenue Planning Terry Thornton’s background in the cruise industry spans more than 30 years beginning with financial and marketing positions at Norwegian Cruise Line from 1977 to 1982. He then moved on to spend five years at Sea Goddess, where as one of the founders, Thornton played an integral role in launching that new cruise line. Thornton then served as Vice President of Finance for Windstar Cruises for two years prior to joining Carnival Cruise Lines in 1989. Thornton joined the Carnival marketing team as Manager of Special Projects and is currently Senior Vice President, Itinerary Development and Revenue Planning. Terry represents Carnival Cruise Lines in the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association as Chairman of the Marketing Committee.
Capt. Domenico Tringale ~ Vice President Port Operations A native of Italy, Capt. Domenico Tringale began his career in 1957 as Deck Cadet Officer with Sitmar Cruise Line. In 1975 was promoted to Master. In 1985, he moved shoreside in Los Angeles as Vice President Fleet Operation. In 1990, after Sitmar was absorbed by P&O (Princess Cruises), he moved to their office in U.K. as Marine Director. In 1992 he moved to Miami with Costa Cruise Lines as Vice President Marine Operation. In 2000 he became Senior Port Captain with Carnival Cruise Lines and in 2006 was promoted to Vice President Port Operations.
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Celebrity Cruises 1050 Caribbean Way • Miami, FL 33132 • Phone: (305) 539-6000 • (800) 437-3111 • Fax: (305) 374-7354 Website: www.celebrity-cruises.com Celebrity Cruises, operated by Royal Caribbean International, is consistently recognized as an innovative cruise line committed to excellence in design and service. Celebrity offers discriminating consumers a high quality cruise vacation at the best possible value. Celebrity Cruises’ passionate dedication to providing guests with a cruise experience that “exceeds expectations” sets them apart from other cruise vacation choices. This extraordinary performance Celebrity Silhouette level has become the definition for Celebrity Cruises and has set the world-wide standard for today’s expression of what first made cruising famous – high quality, superior design, spacious accommodations, grand style, attentive service and exceptional cuisine. Celebrity invites you to discover Alaska, the Bahamas, Bermuda, the Caribbean, Canada/New England, Europe, Galapagos, the Pacific Coastal, Panama Canal, South America, and the Transatlantic.
Fleet Statistics Name Century Constellation Eclipse Equinox Infinity Mercury Millennium Silhouette Solstice Summit Xpedition
Year Built 1995 2002 2010 2009 2001 1997 2000 2011 2008 2001 2004
Pax Capacity 1,750 1,950 3,145 3,145 1,950 1,870 1,950 3,145 3,145 1,950 98
Tonnage 70,606 91,000 122,000 122,000 91,000 77,713 91,000 122,000 122,000 91,000 2,329
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Celebrity Cruises Dan Hanrahan ~ President & CEO Dan Hanrahan was named president of Celebrity Cruises in 2005, and in 2007, given the expanded title of president and CEO. Under his leadership, Celebrity will have launched five stylish Solstice Class ships between 2008-2012, representing the largest five-year investment in premium cruising. Hanrahan previously served as senior vice president of sales and marketing for Royal Caribbean International. Prior to that, he held executive posts with Polaroid Corporation, Reebok, Nestle Foods, Texas Instruments and Gallo Winery. Hanrahan serves on the executive committees of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) and the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), is chairman of the Miami Wine and Food Festival, a member of the board of United Way of Miami-Dade, and a member of the Baptist Hospital Foundation board in Miami.
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Costa Cruise Lines Venture Corporate Center II • 200 South Park Road, Suite 200 • Hollywood, FL 33021-8541 Phone: (954) 266-5600 • Fax: (954) 266-2100 • Website: www.costacruises.com
Costa offers a way of cruising unlike any other: festive, elegant, delightfully different in service, cuisine and ambiance that defines “Cruising Italian Style”. Reflecting their rich Italian heritage, no detail has been overlooked in delivering the style and generous hospitality of Italy, from authentic Italian cuisine to the warm, attentive crew. Costa Cruise Lines, owned by Carnival Corporation, offers itineraries that span from 7- to 16-night voyages sailing throughout the Mediterranean, Far East, Middle East, Indian Ocean, Norwegian Fjords, Baltic & Russia, Transatlantic, North & South America and the Eastern & Western Caribbean.
Costa Favolosa
Fleet Statistics Name Costa Allegra Costa Atlantica Costa Classica Costa Concordia Costa Deliziosa Costa Europa Costa Favolosa Costa Fortuna Costa Luminosa Costa Magica Costa Marina Costa Mediterranea Costa Pacifica Costa Romantica Costa Serena Costa Victoria
Year Built
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1992 2000 1991 2006 2010 2002 2011 2003 2009 2004 1990 2003 2009 1993 2007 1996
820 2,114 1,308 3,780 2,260 1,744 3,780 2,720 2,260 2,720 776 2,114 3,780 1,356 3,780 1,928
30,000 85,000 53,000 114,500 92,700 53,872 114,500 105,000 92,700 105,000 25,500 86,000 114,500 53,000 114,500 76,000
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Costa Cruise Lines Maurice M. Zarmati ~ President & CEO, Costa Cruise Lines - North America In many ways, Maurice M. Zarmati seemed destined to assume his role as President & Chief Executive Officer of Costa Cruise Lines—North America. From the five languages he speaks fluently, to his Italian heritage and his long-standing ties to the cruise industry; Zarmati brings a wealth of experience and savoir faire to the position, which he began in March 2008. Born to an Italian father and French mother, Zarmati and his family emigrated from his birthplace in Egypt to Genoa, Italy in 1956. Zarmati remembers the foreshadowing of his future upon arrival – the first image he saw was a Costa logo displayed distinctly in the Port of Savona. After spending three years in the Northern Italian port city, Zarmati’s family moved to the United States and settled in Miami. Already fluent in Italian, French and Arabic, Zarmati became proficient in English as well, eventually adding Spanish to round out his linguistic skills to five languages. Zarmati carried this passion for language with him to his studies and graduated from the University of Miami in December 1969 with a B.A. in comparative linguistics. In January 1970, he joined Arison Shipping, which was the general managing agent for a Miami-based cruise line. Two years later, he worked with the legendary Ted Arison and was part of the original team that formed Carnival Cruise Lines, serving as southeast regional sales manager from 1973 until his promotion to director of sales in 1979. Zarmati was named vice president of sales in 1987, a position in which he became responsible for the largest field sales force in the cruise industry. In his role with Costa, Europe’s Number One Cruise Line, Zarmati oversees sales development, marketing, revenue management, finance, human resources and passenger services for the North American region. He reports to Gianni Onorato, President of Costa Crociere. Zarmati is actively involved in the South Florida community. He is a past president of the Executives’ Association of Greater Miami and has served on the board of directors of the Fiduciary Trust International of the South, Boy Scouts of America and the National Safety Council. Additionally, Zarmati is involved with the United Way of Dade County and is on the board of trustees for the National Foundation for the Advancement of the Arts. He has co-chaired the Star Chefs & Wine Extravaganza benefiting the March of Dimes Foundation, and has served on the executive committee for the Miami Heart Association’s annual Walk-A-Thon. A member of the Travel Industry Association of America, Zarmati is a certified travel counselor and served on the Marketing committee of the American Society of Travel Agents. He is also a certified translator of French and Italian. Zarmati resides in Miami Beach and has two children, Sabrina, a graduate student at Lynn University majoring in Marketing and Joshua, an exotic animal handler. His interests include wine appreciation and fine dining and he is a member of a number of different wine organizations.
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Cunard Line 24305 Town Center Drive • Santa Clarita, CA 91355 • Phone: (661) 753-0000 • Fax: (661) 753-0133 Website: www.cunard.com
Cunard Line, one of the world’s most recognized brand names with a classic British heritage, proudly continues a tradition of luxury cruising that began in 1840. With over 160 years of service, Cunard sets the standard of traditional British elegance, superb White Star Service, gourmet cuisine and sumptuous accommodations.
Queen Victoria
Cunard Line, a unit of Carnival Corporation, offers cruise vacations to some of the world’s most exciting destinations.
Fleet Statistics Name Queen Elizabeth Queen Mary 2 Queen Victoria
Year Built
Pax Capacity
Tonnage
2010 2004 2007
2,092 2,620 2,014
90,400 151,400 90,000
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Disney Cruise Line P.O. Box 10210 • Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-0210 • Phone: (407) 566-3500 • Fax: (407) 566-3751 Website: www.disneycruise.com
As the first owned and operated cruise line by the dream makers at Disney, Disney Cruise Line was bound to offer magical voyages that appeal to the unique vacation needs of every member of the family. In addition to offering seven-night cruise vacations to the Caribbean, Disney Cruise Line offers three- and four-night itineraries to the Bahamas and pre- or postcruise options, which include a stay at the Walt Disney World Resort, along with special cruises to Northern Europe and the Mediterranean. In 2011, itineraries will include the Mexican Riviera and Alaska & Pacific Coast.
Disney Dream
Fleet Statistics Name Disney Dream Disney Magic Disney Wonder
Year Built
Pax Capacity
2011 1998 1999
4,000 1,750 1,750
Tonnage 130,000 83,000 83,000
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Disney Cruise Line Ozer Balli ~ Vice President, Hotel Operations Since August 2003, Balli has been responsible for hotel operations for Disney Cruise Line fleet, including food and beverage operations, lodging, guest services, stateroom accommodations, laundry, spa, photography, merchandise and operating participants, as well as the operation of Disney’s private island Castaway Cay. In addition, he also oversees labor scheduling and integration as well as the purchasing and logistics departments ashore. Balli previously served as hotel director for Disney Cruise Line, responsible for the administration and operation of the shipboard hotel departments. Before joining the Disney team, Balli served as food and beverage manager and hotel manager for Royal Caribbean International (RCI). He also helped launch five RCI vessels in various domestic and international markets. Born in Istanbul in 1961, Balli earned his Bachelor Degree in Hotel and Business Administration from the Institute Hotelier Ritz. He currently resides in Celebration, Fla.
Russell Daya ~ Director, Marine, Port, Security Operations and Maritime Affairs Russell provides operational direction and support to the Disney Cruise Line ships on safety, security, environmental, and navigational issues. His responsibilities also include worldwide port operations, itinerary planning, government and port relations . He is also the Company Security Officer He joined Disney Cruise Line in 1998 as the manager of marine operations. From 2002 to 2003, he served as staff captain onboard the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder cruise ships. Prior to joining Disney Cruise Line, Russell served for 7 years as a captain for Stena Line Cruise Ferries on various continental routes in Europe as part of his 34 years of maritime industry experience. He is a member of the Nautical Institute, a group dedicated to promoting and coordinating nautical studies and safety worldwide. Born in London, England, he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Nautical Science and currently splits his time between the London and Orlando, Fla. Offices.
Frank de Heer ~ Vice President, New Ship Development
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A 33 year veteran of the cruise industry, de Heer was named to this post in 2007, when Disney Cruise Line anounced their newbuilding program. De Heer is responsible for the design and construction of the companies new tonnage and is also involved in the design and construction of the companies home port and private island. De Heer joined Disney Cruise Line in 1996 as part of the start up team and served as the company Vice President of Marine and Technical Operations, prior to accepting his present asignment. Prior to joining Disney Cruse Line, de Heer served in various shipboard and shoreside posts at Holland America Line, where he was the superintendent responsible for the maintenance, technical operations and repair budget for Windstar Cruises and several of Holland America Line's large cruise ships. His career began with the Holland America Line as a shipboard engineer on the SS Rotterdam and SS Statendam. He was selected to be part of the new builds supervision team in France and retired his shipboard career to be part of the management team in the marine and technical department of the Holland America Line and Windstar Cruises. De Heer is a member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers. Born in 1958, he earned his Bachelor of Science in mechanical and marine engineering at the Academy for Marine Engineers. He currently resides in Orlando Windermere, Fla. 46
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Disney Cruise Line Karl L. Holz ~ President, Disney Cruise Line and New Vacation Operations, Walt Disney Parks & Resorts As president of Disney Cruise Line and New Vacation Operations, Karl L. Holz leads several key growth businesses for Walt Disney Parks & Resorts. In this role, he oversees Disney Cruise Line, Disney Vacation Club, Adventures by Disney and the company’s offsite regional resorts business, working to align these businesses to take the Disney brand to new destinations. At Disney Cruise Line, Holz leads a cast and crew of more than 5,500 and is responsible for the entire operation, which includes the Disney Magic, Disney Wonder and newly launched Disney Dream cruise ships, as well as Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay, and Disney’s Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal. He also leads the business in delivery of the company’s fourth ship, the Disney Fantasy, currently under construction at the Meyer Weft Shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. The Disney Fantasy is scheduled to sail its maiden voyage on March 31, 2012. Karl joined Disney in 1996 as vice president of Downtown Disney at the Walt Disney World Resort. He later served as vice president of Epcot, then senior vice president of Walt Disney World Operations and in 2003 was named president of Disney Cruise Line. In 2004, he moved to Paris as president and chief executive officer of Euro Disney S.A.S. In February 2009, Karl was appointed to his current position of president, Disney Cruise Line and New Vacation Operations. Before joining Disney, Karl served as vice president of theme park operations for Knott’s Berry Farm in Southern California, and previously served as president of Sky Chefs Airport Concession Inc. Karl earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration in 1973 from State University of New York at Fredonia. He lives in Orlando with his wife, Wendy. They have two grown children, Erik and Kirsten.
Don Moody ~ Manager, Sourcing and Procurement Services Don Moody is the Buyer Specialist for Hotel Operations, Entertainment, Marine and Technical for Disney Cruise Line. He manages the team responsible for supplying and tracking all items for the Disney Magic, Disney Wonder and Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay. Don contacts vendors, negotiates contracts, leverages buying power and implements efficiencies to keep the ship and island operations running smoothly for Guests and Crew. He also oversees the purchasing and logistics for the Disney Cruise Line dry dock maintenance and special projects throughout the years. A graduate of Barrington College in East Providence, Rhode Island, Don’s career with the Walt Disney Company spans more than 13 years. He has previously worked at the Walt Disney World Resort as a buyer for the opening team at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. Don’s career has also included purchasing positions within companies such as Caterpillar, Brungart Equipment Company, Florida Clarklift, Inc. and Rozier Machinery Company. He is a member of the National Association of Purchasing Management.
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Disney Cruise Line Larry Stauffer ~ Manager, Port Adventures Larry Stauffer is the manager of Port Adventures for Disney Cruise Line. In this role, Stauffer is responsible the development, operation and continuing evaluation of shore excursions for all Disney Cruise Line itineraries world wide. A 23 year Disney veteran, Stauffer has held various operational management roles at the Walt Disney World Resort prior to joining Disney Cruise Line. These roles included water park manager for Typhoon Lagoon, food and beverage manager for Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts and regional food and beverage manager. Stauffer is a member of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association’s (FCCA) Security and Operations Committee. He is also a member of the International Council of Cruise Lines (ICCL). Born in 1955 and a native of Michigan, Stauffer earned his Associate Degree at the Davenport College of Business in Grand Rapids, Mich. He currently resides in Celebration, Fla.
Bert Swets ~ Vice President, Marine & Technical Operations Bert Swets is the vice president of marine and technical operations for Disney Cruise Line. He is responsible for the overall safety, security and environmental operations, navigation, itinerary planning, marine, engineering, dry dock, and maintenance aspects of the ships and private island Castaway Cay. Before Swets was named as vice president, he served as the director of purchasing and logistics for Disney Cruise Line. As director, he was responsible for the procurement and transport of all supplies from vendors to the ships and Castaway Cay. Swets also oversaw stevedore services and terminal and pier maintenance. Prior to his stint in purchasing, Swets served as the manager of technical operations at Disney Cruise Line. Here he was responsible for all technical operations, including refurbishment, interior maintenance and planning project work during the dry docks for both Disney ships. Swets joined Disney Cruise Line as part of the new-build team for the Disney Magic construction in 1996. From 1987 to 1996, Swets served as a senior maritime officer for Holland America Line. He received a Walt Disney World Partner in Excellence Award in 2001 and was also the recipient of the 1995 Employee of the Year Award for Holland America Line. Born in 1965 in Maasbracht, the Netherlands, Swets earned his Bachelor Degree in both engineering and navigation. He currently resides in London, UK.
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Disney Cruise Line Tom Wolber ~ Sr. Vice President Tom Wolber is currently the Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President for Disney Cruise Line. He is responsible for shipboard operations, including purchasing, logistics, onboard entertainment and youth activities, operations integration, marine and technical operations, and overseeing the construction of the company’s new ships – the Disney Dream and the Disney Fantasy. Tom first joined The Walt Disney Company in November 1989. His Disney career has given him the opportunity to lead several worldwide projects. In Europe, he was responsible for opening Ranch Davy Crockett at the Disneyland Paris Resort and for establishing the presence of the Disney Vacation Club in Europe. In the United States, Tom has also worked with the Disney Vacation Club, leading resort operations and the development of early Disney Vacation Club properties. He was instrumental in coordinating the 1999 launch of the Disney Wonder cruise ship for Disney Cruise Line and partnered with the Walt Disney World College Program to expand the on-site housing options for students on the work study program. Most recently, Tom was the Vice President of the Disney-MGM Studios theme park. During his four year tenure at the park, he focused on developing the future growth of the New York Street area, including the opening of the “Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show” and a revamped “Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights” holiday display. Born in Essen, Germany, Tom attended the Leeuwarden Institute for Technology, Architecture, and Construction and the Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies in Europe. He is fluent in Dutch, German, French, and English.
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Holland America Line 300 Elliot Avenue West • Seattle, WA 98119 • Phone: (206) 281-3535 • Fax: (206) 281-0351 Website: www.hollandamerica.com
Holland America Line—renowned for its gracious service, spacious cabins and scrumptious dining— marks its 138th year in business in 2011. Holland America Line, owned by Carnival Corporation, is the highest rated premium cruise line in the world and the winner of 18 consecutive “Best Overall Cruise Value” awards from the World Ocean and Cruise Liner Society. With the introduction of the 2,100-passenger Nieuw Amsterdam in July, 2010, Holland America Line’s ms Nieuw Amsterdam fleet grew to 15 ships, offering nearly 500 cruises from more than 25 home ports. Itineraries range from two to 110 days, visiting all seven continents and all of Travel + Leisure magazine’s "Top 25 Cruise Destinations."
Fleet Statistics Name ms Amsterdam ms Eurodam ms Maasdam ms Nieuw Amsterdam ms Noordam ms Oosterdam ms Prinsendam ms Rotterdam ms Ryndam ms Statendam ms Veendam ms Volendam ms Westerdam ms Zaandam ms Zulderdam
Year Built
Pax Capacity
Tonnage
2000 2008 1993 2010 2006 2003 1988 1997 1994 1992 1996 1999 2004 2000 2002
1,380 2,104 1,266 2,106 1,918 1,918 837 1,316 1,266 1,266 1,266 1,440 1,848 1,440 1,848
61,000 86,700 55,451 86,700 82,318 81,769 38,000 62,000 55,451 55,451 55,451 63,000 85,000 63,000 85,000
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Holland America Line Mike Bush ~ Product Manager, Shore Excursions Mike Bush has more than 17 years of experience in the cruise industry and is currently responsible for planning and development of the Shore Excursion program for Holland America Line & Seabourn in the Caribbean, Panama Canal, Norway, UK, Northern Isles, and Africa. Prior to assuming his current position with Holland America Line, Mr. Bush was Port Manager for Tropical Tours in Mazatlan, Mexico, providing shore excursions to all of the major cruise lines visiting the port. Before making his move to Mexico, Mr. Bush held positions of successively increasing responsibility in ship and passenger operations at Holland America Line - Sr. Manager of Port Operations based in the corporate office in Seattle (Janaury 2004-July 2006), Manager of Port Operations based in the corporate office in Seattle (February 1998 December 2003), and Manager of Shore Operations in Tampa, FL (September 1994-Feburary 1998). Mr. Bush is a graduate of the University of Washington and resides in Seattle with his wife, Ariadne.
Captain Cees Deelstra ~ Director, Nautical Operations Capt. Deelstra joined Holland America Line over 38 years ago as a cadet officer and worked his way up to become a captain. He is a graduate of Rotterdam Nautical College. After sailing worldwide for 18 years, in 1990 he accepted a permanent position ashore at HAL headquarters in Seattle. As Director of Nautical Operations, he is responsible for overseeing programs to ensure the safe navigation of the ships, certification and maintenance of the ship's safety and life saving equipment, the efficient operation of the ships' deck department consisting of the navigation officers, boatswain, sailors and other deck maintenance personnel and is the Alternate Company Security Officer. Capt. Deelstra has extensive experience dealing with maritime safety and navigational matters. He serves as chairman of the Technical and Operational Committee of the North West & Canada Cruise Association representing the cruise industry in Alaska, Hawaii and Canada. He is a founding member and first Chairman of the Marine Safety Task Force in Alaska. This task force is made up of representatives from the marine pilots, maritime shipping companies, U.S. Coast Guard and others having interest in safe navigation of Alaskan waterways. He is a member of the Executive Committee of the International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators. This association represents over 100 members and associate members operating ships in Antarctica. Furthermore he represents Holland America Line at the Alaska Steamship Association, at the BC Chamber of Shipping and he is an officer of the Alaska Steamship Response organization. Cees also is a member of several committees in CLIA and FCCA.
Simon Douwes MM, MNI. ~ Director, Deployment & Itinerary Planning Simon Douwes is the Director of Deployment and Itinerary Planning for Holland America Line, a subsidiary of the Carnival Corporation & plc. Appointed to this position in March 2002, he has the responsibility of researching, developing and implementing the deployments and itineraries for all vessels in the Holland America Line fleet. Douwes began his career at Holland America Line as a navigation officer in 1980, shortly after graduating from the Nautical Academy of Amsterdam. He steadily rose through the ranks and was promoted to Captain in 1993. He served as Captain on most of the Holland America Line ships between 1993 and 2002. Simon resides on the Kitsap Peninsula in Washington State with his wife Sharon and two teenage children. When not at work, he enjoys fly-fishing, scuba diving and the theatre. Simon Douwes is a Master Mariner, a member of the Nautical Institute and a former trustee on the board of the world famous Seattle Children’s Theatre.
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Holland America Line Stein Kruse ~ President and Chief Executive Officer, Holland America Line Chairman, Seabourn Stein Kruse is president and chief executive officer of Holland America Line Inc. and chairman of Seabourn, both units of Carnival Corporation & plc. Holland America Line operates a fleet of 15 premium cruise ships offering more than 500 cruises annually on all seven continents. Seabourn’s fleet of five ultra-luxury ships (the sixth one will enter service in June, 2011) offers 207 cruises annually throughout the world. Stein joined Holland America Line in Seattle in 1999 as senior vice president, fleet operations with overall responsibility for operations and newbuilding. In 2003, he was named president and chief operating officer, and on December 1, 2004, chief executive officer. In January, 2011, he was named chairman of Seabourn and the corporate headquarters transitioned from Miami to Seattle. Under Stein’s leadership, Holland America Line has introduced nine new ships, implemented the Signature of Excellence quality and service enhancement initiative and created a Health, Environmental, Safety and Security program. As well, Stein has broadened Holland America Line’s philanthropic efforts, with programs that have raised more than $2 million for Susan G. Komen for the Cure and encouraged employees to serve on nonprofit boards. Before he joined Holland America Line, Stein was senior vice president and chief financial officer of the North American operations for global Japanese shipping company "K" Line, where he also oversaw financial activities in seven U.S. subsidiary companies and served on the company’s board of directors. Prior to that, he was executive vice president and chief operating officer for Radisson Seven Seas Cruises and president and chief executive officer for Seven Seas Cruise Line. Stein currently serves on the boards of the Cruise Lines International Association, U.S. Coast Guard Foundation, World Trade Center Seattle, Saltchuk Resources Inc. and the City of Rotterdam International Advisory Board. A native of Oslo, Norway, he holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University and is a graduate of Harvard Business School's Advanced Management Program. Stein, his wife and two children reside in Bellevue, Wash.
Ellen Lynch ~ Director, Shore Excursions Lynch has been involved in the cruise and tour industry for 27 years culminating in her most recent position at Holland America Line where she has been Director, Shore Excursions since 2004. In this role she oversees HAL’s worldwide shore excursion program. She began in the industry with a shipboard career at Royal Caribbean Cruises, Sitmar Cruises, and Royal Cruise Line before returning to Royal Caribbean International at their corporate headquarters in 1990 as the Manager, Shore Excursions and Destination Development. In 2000, Lynch became Director, Product Logistics for Royal Caribbean’s land tour company, Royal Celebrity Tours, a subsidiary company focusing almost exclusively on Alaska operations. Lynch resides in the Seattle area.
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Holland America Line Chris Martin ~ Director, Port Operations Chris Martin joined Holland America Line in January 2004 as Manager, Port Operations, administering all port-related matters worldwide for the fleet. Over the years, his responsibilities have included planning and coordination of ports and itineraries, overseeing environmental management aspects for the fleet, and acting as a direct liaison between Holland America Line and various regulatory agencies. Chris was promoted to Director, Port Operations in October 2009. Prior to joining Holland America Line, Chris spent 9 years with Princess Cruises and Tours managing land-based divisions in Alaska and developing new port agency, shore operations, and port services for emerging destinations. Chris holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business from the University of Puget Sound and a Master of Science in Management Communication from the University of Portland. He currently resides in Seattle, Washington with his wife and three kids.
Matthew T. Sams ~ Vice President, Caribbean Relations Sams joined Carnival Cruise lines in 1985. In June 1997, Sams was promoted to Vice President of Caribbean Relations for Holland America Line and is responsible for the interests with the various governmental and regulatory agencies with which the company is involved in the Caribbean, Latin America and Florida. He also is responsible for the overall operation of the company’s private island destination, Half Moon Cay, in the Bahamas. Based in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Sams is Holland America Line’s representative to the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association, and is the current Vice Chairman of the Operations Committee. He and his wife Michelle, whom he met on a cruise to Alaska in 1979, reside on Ft. Lauderdale Beach.
Bill Sharp ~ Vice President - Port and Shore Operations Appointed in November 2003, Bill Sharp is vice president, port and shore operations for Holland America Line Inc., a unit of Carnival Corporation & plc. He over- sees worldwide port and ground operations for Holland America Line's fleet of five-star vessels. Sharp began his Holland America Line career as director of port operations in April 1996, bringing a 18-year background in port operations throughout Alaska, primarily responsible for oversight of cruise and cargo port operations. Prior to joining Holland America Line, Sharp was vice president of operations at Southeast Stevedoring Corp and Cruise Line Agencies of Alaska.
Elena Vlad ~ Manager, Shore Excursions, South America, Northern Isles, Caribbean/Panama Canal Elena began her professional career as a classically trained ballerina but soon discovered her language skills (fluent in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish and her native Romanian) were a perfect fit for the cruise industry and found herself working on board Festival Cruise Lines where shore excursions quickly became her home. More than 12 years later she brings a collection of on board and office experience to her current position managing Holland America Line's shore excursions programs for the Caribbean, Central America, South America and the Northern Isles. She is also responsible for the hiring and planning of shore excursion shipboard team members for the entire Holland America Line fleet. Elena currently resides in Washington with her husband Lance and enjoys wonderful views of Puget Sound where they often watch cruise ships journey from Seattle on to destinations full of potential shore excursions. Elena's mission is to make the world smaller by creating possibilities for everyone to visit the places of existing dreams and places of dreams not yet dreamt. 54
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MSC Cruises (USA) Inc. 6750 North Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 Tel: (954) 772-6262 • Fax: (954) 776-5836 Website: www.msccruises.com
MSC Cruises is a division of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), a privately owned company with a longstanding history on the seas headed by captain Gianluigi Aponte. In 1988, MSC Cruises was officially born. MSC Cruises combines a deep heritage at sea with an enthusiastic, young and motivated management team to present a company philosophy of “Innovation = Tradition.” MSC Cruises uniquely blends maritime traditions, culture and famous Mediterranean cuisine to deliver the ultimate cruise experience while displaying a real commitment to the finest hospitality afloat. In essence, MSC Cruises has made true Italian service the heart of its business and its key point of differentiation in the cruise industry.
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Fleet Statistics Name MSC Armonia MSC Fantasia MSC Lirica MSC Magnifica MSC Melody MSC Musica MSC Opera MSC Orchestra MSC Poesia MSC Sinfonia MSC Splendida
Year Built
Pax Capacity
Tonnage
2004 2008 2003 2010 1982 2006 2004 2007 2008 2002 2009
2,087 3,900 2,069 2,518 1,492 2,550 2,055 2,550 2,550 1,566 3,900
58,600 133,500 58,600 92,400 35,143 89,600 58,600 89,600 92,400 58,625 133,500
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MSC Cruises (USA) Inc. James Henwood ~ Sr. Vice President Guest Services Jim has over 20 years of cruise industry experience originally focused in selling, marketing and building relationships with the travel agent community. Jim led the growth of the sales team for Celebrity Cruises, as Vice President, Sales. He then managed the Customer Service and Creative Services Department for both Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises as Vice President, Customer Relations. Currently with MSC Cruises managing the USA call center and North American shoreside operations.
Richard E. Sasso ~ President and CEO MSC Cruises (USA), Inc. Richard E. Sasso, president and CEO of MSC Cruises (USA), Inc., has been a popular and wellrespected figure in the cruise industry for more than 39 years and involved in the travel industry for 42 years. After holding key positions at Costa Cruises and Chandris Cruises, Sasso joined the senior management team that launched Celebrity Cruises in 1990. He served as president of that line from 1995 to 2001 and was instrumental in establishing it as a top premium cruise line. Sasso was named president and chief executive officer of MSC Cruises USA in April 2004 and has been charged with establishing a strong position for MSC Cruises in the North American market with a cruise experience that truly reflects the heart and soul of Italy. Backed by one of the world’s largest container shipping companies, MSC Cruises has emerged as a fast-rising star in the European-style cruise market. It’s the fastest growing cruise line in the world. In 2003, the company launched a $7 billion expansion program. Its fleet now consists of 11 vessels, including the classic MSC Melody; the “Lirica” class MSC Armonia, MSC Sinfonia, MSC Lirica, and MSC Opera; the Panamax “Musica” class MSC Magnifica-- the newest addition to the fleet-- MSC Musica, MSC Orchestra, and MSC Poesia; and the post-Panamax, MSC Fantasia and MSC Splendida. A few months ago, Sasso received the coveted “Hall of Fame” recognition from Cruise Line International Association (CLIA), for his efforts and accomplishments representing a significant contribution to and positive impact on the development and growth of cruise vacations. In 1999 the National Association of Cruise Only Agencies (NACOA) honored Sasso as “Cruise Industry Executive of the Year” and a leading travel industry trade magazine named him its “Cruise Industry Executive of the Year.” He also served as chairman of both the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA). Sasso lives in Delray Beach, Fla., with his wife of 39 years, Carmen.
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Norwegian Cruise Line 7665 Corporate Center Drive • Miami, FL 33126 • Phone: (305) 436-4000 • Fax: (305) 436-4120 Website: www.ncl.com
NCL’s ships provide guests with the utmost in comfort, safety and personal enjoyment, featuring a wide variety of dining choices, award-winning Broadway shows and a friendly and international staff to create a superb vantage point from which to explore the world. Established in 1966, Miami-based Norwegian Cruise Line is a global cruise company and industry innovator, with ships sailing to more than 200 ports in Alaska, Bahamas & Florida, Bermuda, Canada & Norwegian Epic New England, the Caribbean, Europe, Hawaii, Mexican Riviera, Panama Canal, South America, and the Pacific Coastal. In May 2000, Norwegian Cruise Line, introduced its Freestyle Cruising concept, which offers NCL passengers a more relaxed, resort-style cruise product with complete flexibility and non-intrusive service of the highest standard.
Fleet Statistics Name
Year Built
Pax Capacity
Tonnage
Norwegian Dawn Norwegian Epic Norwegian Gem Norwegian Jade Norwegian Jewel Norwegian Majesty Norwegian Pearl Norwegian Sky Norwegian Spirit Norwegian Star Norwegian Sun Pride of America
2002 2010 2007 2006 2005 1992 2006 1999 1998 2001 2001 2005
2,240 4,200 2,394 2,376 2,384 1,462 2,394 2,002 1,966 2,200 2,002 1,900
91,740 153,000 93,000 92,000 92,000 40,876 93,000 77,104 77,000 91,000 77,104 81,000
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Norwegian Cruise Line Eric Benedict ~ Director, Shore Excursion Operations As Director Shore Excursion Operations, Eric manages the onboard operations of the Shore Excursion department and the pre cruise marketing of the excursions. His responsibilities also include recruitment, training, managing the Dive-In program, out island development pertaining to Shore Excursions. He joined Norwegian Cruise Line in 1989 as a Dive-In Instructor, later assuming the roll of Shore Excursion Manager working such itineraries as the Caribbean, Alaska & Europe. Since joining the shore side team in 2001, Eric has fulfilled the roll of Pier Supervisor, Manager of Destination Services and finally Director Shore Excursions Operations.
Stephen Bock ~ Manager, Finance and Administration Steve Bock joined NCL in July 2006. As Manager, Finance and Administration for the Port Operations group, Steve is responsible for the Port Operations financial reporting and Port agency network. Prior to joining NCL, Steve was employed by RCCL for 25 years. His first 10 years were spent at sea in the position of Chief Purser he was then transferred to the Miami office. He has held various financial/operational positions during his time in Miami that complimented his experience at sea to include all financial aspects of port operations, stevedoring, ground services and Private Destination management. Originally from Rochester, NY, Steve now resides in Fort Lauderdale with his wife and two daughters. He holds a Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in Business Administration.
Kenneth Charles ~ Director Hotel, Newbuild & Refurbishment Purchasing Kenneth Charles, Director of purchasing for hotel consumables, corporate purchasing and Newbuilding for Norwegian Cruise Line. Kenneth was born and raised in Antigua before attending both undergraduate and graduate school in Florida. Kenneth has worked for a number of major corporation over his career starting with the Royal bank of Canada in Antigua, Price Waterhouse Coopers, as a Certified Public Accountant in Miami and then with Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. before his current roll at Norwegian Cruise Line. Kenneth holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Accounting and an MBA in finance from the School of Business and Industry at Florida A & M University in Florida. Kenneth currently resides in Miami Florida where he works out of the corporate offices.
Alvin Dennis ~ Vice President, Purchasing & Logistics Alvin Dennis, Vice President of Purchasing and Logistics, is responsible for the Supply Chain function at Norwegian Cruise Line including the procurement of goods and services for the Food & Beverage, Hotel and Marine Departments. Born in Trelawny, Jamaica, Alvin held management positions in several of the prestigious hotels in Jamaica and joined NCL in 1978 as General Manager for Jamaica Hill Estates Resort and Villas in Port Antonio. In 1999, he was named Vice President of Purchasing and Logistics. Alvin represents Norwegian Cruise Line in the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association as Chairman of the Purchasing Committee and is President of the Marine Hotel Association. Alvin holds a Masters Degree in Management with a major in International Business from St. Thomas University in Miami and did his undergraduate studies at Barry University. He is based in Miami, Florida. 62
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Vice President, On-Board Revenue
Ross Henderson joined Norwegian Cruise Line in August 2009. As Vice President On-board Revenue, Henderson is responsible for all aspects of Shore Excursions and Concession Management, including spa, photo, gift shop, bingo, art sales, on-board telecommunications and internet services. Prior to joining Norwegian, Henderson spent six years managing key on-board revenue departments and an analytics team for Princess Cruises. Prior to working in the cruise industry, Henderson spent seven years in the energy industry and was at the forefront of marketing residential retail electricity as states deregulated in the 1990â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. He has had extensive experience in product development, product management, strategic planning and operations. Henderson also worked for The Boston Consulting Group for several years. Originally from Los Angeles, California, Henderson now resides in Davie, Florida with his wife and two sons. He holds an MBA from The Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley.
Jennifer Marmanillo ~ Manager, Itinerary Planning Jennifer Marmanillo joined Norwegian Cruise Line in August, 2001. Currently, as Manager of Itinerary Planning, Jennifer is responsible for itinerary design and implementation, port research and schedules for all ships in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet. Prior to itinerary planning, Jennifer held various positions in the Shore Excursion-Product Development and Land Services departments at Norwegian. Originally from Miami, Florida, Jennifer now resides in Pembroke Pines, Florida with her husband and two children. Jennifer received her Bachelors in Hospitality Management from Florida International University.
Michelle Muller Moraga ~ Product Development Manager Michelle Moraga joined Norwegian Cruise Line in July, 2000. Currently, as Product Development Manager, Michelle is responsible for planning, selecting, and negotiating shore excursions programs for Hawaii, Alaska, Bermuda and Caribbean itineraries. Prior becoming Product Development Manager she held various positions in Reservations, Hotel/Land Services and the Shore Excursion departments. Originally from Miami, Florida, Michelle currently resides in Pembroke Pines, Florida with her husband.
Colin Murphy ~ Vice President of Destination & Strategic Development Colin Murphy is Vice President of Destination & Strategic Development. Reporting to the CEO, Murphy is responsible for corporate strategic initiatives, destination government relations and destination development. Murphy is also responsible for NCL's ground operations in Hawaii including Polynesian Adventure Tours and Luau Kalamaku. Murphy joined NCL in 1998 as Director of Land Programs and has been promoted to subsequent positions including Vice President, Land and Air Services and Vice President, Onboard Revenue . Murphy has been involved in the travel industry for more than 20 years, and has held positions with various tour operators including Collette Tours, Go Ahead Vacations, and Vantage Deluxe World Travel. He resides in Coral Gables with his wife and two children. CRUISE INDUSTRY PROFILES â&#x20AC;˘ 2011
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Norwegian Cruise Line Mitch Peacock ~ Director, Revenue & Itinerary Planning Mitch Peacock joined Norwegian Cruise Line in August 2005. As the Director of Revenue & Itinerary Planning, Mitch is responsible for revenue forecasting and strategic itinerary planning. Before his current position, Mitch served as Director of the Business Process Improvement Team at NCL. Prior to NCL, Mitch was a Manager in the Travel & Transportation business consulting practice with Accenture. Originally from Beaumont, Texas, Mitch now resides in Miami Beach, Florida with his wife and daughter. Mitch received his Bachelors in East Asian Studies and Japanese from Vanderbilt University and his Master of Business Administration from the American Graduate School of International Management (Thunderbird).
Steve Riester ~ Vice President, Revenue Management & Planning Steve Riester has been with Norwegian Cruise Line since 1999. As Vice President Revenue Management and Planning, Riester is responsible for all aspects of reservation sales and itinerary planning. Riester initially joined NCL as Director, Revenue Planning, and was then promoted to Vice President, Planning and Analysis before taking on his current role. Before joining NCL, Riester served as a business consultant for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and also spent time at Carrier Corporation. Originally from Linton, Indiana, Riester now resides in Weston, Florida with his four children. Riester received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Masters of Business Administration from Indiana University.
Joanne Salzedo ~ Director, Shore Excursion Product Development Joanne's career in the travel industry began as a summer job while still in college. Working as a tour director after graduation for a large Boston tour operator, Joanne traveled extensively throughout the world and eventually assumed the position of Director of Tour Services. After mov- ing to Miami she owned and operated a destination management company, specializing in the group and incentive market. Joanne joined Norwegian Cruise Lines in 1999 as Manager of Shore Excursions and currently, as Director of Shore Excursion Product Development, she oversees the shore excursion programs offered on board Norwegian Cruise Lines worldwide itineraries.
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Norwegian Cruise Line Kevin Sheehan ~ Chief Executive Officer, Norwegian Cruise Line and FCCA Chairman Kevin Sheehan serves as the chief executive officer and president of Norwegian Cruise Line. Since taking the helm in 2008, he has overseen major initiatives including vastly improving onboard service and amenities across the fleet; expanding the line’s European presence; repositioning two of the line’s Hawai’i-based ships creating a profitable business model; revitalizing top management with a mixture of cruise industry and outside expertise; and using his extensive 30year background in the business world to help Norwegian post a sharp turnaround in profitability in the midst of a tough economic climate. He has also focused the organization on delivering increased guest service which has raised guest satisfaction scores to record levels and he has instituted “Partners First,” the company’s corporate philosophy of putting its travel partners first. Sheehan comes from a diverse professional background that includes helping to found Spanish-language television network Telemundo; taking several companies public including rental car giant Avis; aiding in the inception and launch of the Sega Channel, the first interactive game platform over cable; teaching full-time at Adelphi University in New York and consulting for a variety of private equity firms, including Apollo Management, a Norwegian shareholder. He has brought business acumen to a unique industry and has integrated best practices from the corporate realm to steer Norwegian towards the next generation of Freestyle Cruising with the unveiling of the line's biggest ship ever, the 4,100-passenger Norwegian Epic which debuted in June 2010. The 155,873-ton vessel boasts a buzz-worthy array of innovative entertainment, dining options and accommodations. He is currently leading the development of “Project Breakaway,” the company’s two new next generation Freestyle Cruising ships set for delivery in April 2013 and 2014. During his tenure as president and CEO of Norwegian, the cruise line has made positive headlines both nationally and internationally including being featured on CBS’ hit show “Undercover Boss,” which was viewed by more than 20 million people; and a one-hour CNBC ground-breaking documentary on the cruise industry. In addition, Norwegian Epic served as the host venue for the show stopping 34th Annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular which aired on NBC as part of the ship’s inaugural festivities. Sheehan’s tell-it-like-it-is persona and personal philosophy of leading by example has allowed him to reinvigorate the organization by opening lines of communication and creating a positive corporate culture. Before joining Norwegian in 2007, Sheehan was Chairman and CEO of Cendant Corp Vehicle Services Division where he was responsible for Avis Rent A Car, Budget Rent A Car, Budget Truck, PHH Vehicle Management, First Fleet and Wright Express. While there, he integrated the Avis and Budget rental car brands into one network and also successfully completed a 100 percent initial public offering of Wright Express. Prior to joining Cendant Corp, Sheehan served in leadership positions at STT Video Partners LLP and Telemundo Group, Inc. He also spent two and a half years consulting to private equity firms and lecturing at Adelphi University in New York as a Distinguished Visiting Professor of Accounting, Finance, and Economics. He is a graduate of Hunter College, and New York University Graduate School of Business, and is a Certified Public Accountant. He was recently appointed Chairman of the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association’s Executive Committee; serves on the Executive Committee of the Cruise Line Industry Association’s (CLIA) board; serves on the board of Gatehouse Media (NYSE: “GHS”). In June 2011, he was named “Miami Ultimate CEO” by the South Florida Business Journal. Sheehan, a die-hard New Yorker and avid basketball fan, is married with two children.
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Norwegian Cruise Line Captain Svein Sleipnes ~ Senior Vice President, Marine Operations Captain Svein Sleipnes joined Norwegian Cruise Line in 1982. As Senior Vice President, Marine Operations, he oversees Nautical and Port Operations for the company, as well as Fleet Regulatory Compliance. Before assuming his current role in April 2011, Sleipnes was Vice President, Nautical and Port Operations. He has been involved in the cruise industry, both at sea and on land, for nearly three decades, beginning his career as a First Officer with Norwegian Cruise Line. Promoted quickly through the ranks, he became the youngest captain in the fleet just nine years later in 1991. After working as Port Captain and Director of Nautical Operations with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, he returned to Norwegian Cruise Line in 2000 as Vice President of Nautical Operations. Throughout his executive tenure with Norwegian, he has been designated as Company Security Officer, directly responsible for all security-related matters throughout the entire company, on land, sea and at all port and terminal facilities. Born and raised in Aalesund, Norway, Sleipnes now makes his home in Davie, Florida, with his wife, Katherine, and two sons, Hans and Christian.
Andrew Stuart ~ Executive Vice President, Global Sales & Passenger Services Andy Stuart is Executive Vice President, Global Sales and Passenger Services for Norwegian Cruise Line, responsible for global sales, revenue management, and passenger services.. In this role, Stuart directs the Company’s global distribution strategy, ensuring Norwegian continues to enhance and strengthen its relationships with travel partners as its pri- mary distribution system. He is leading the developments of the company’s “Partners First” corporate philosophy of putting its travel partners first in three key areas: investment in long-term travel partner success; a complete focus on being easy to do business with; and a commitment to travel partners on direct business. He also ensures revenue optimization and was appointed to this position in November 2008. Most recently, Stuart was Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer, responsible for delivery of the Freestyle Cruising product across the Norwegian fleet, ensuring that it provided exceptional value and quality for guests and was consistent with the marketing and brand positioning of the company. Stuart joined Norwegian in 1988 and served as the company’s sales and marketing director in the United Kingdom until December 1996. He was named vice president of sales planning and relocated to the company’s Miami headquarters in January 1997. He was promoted to senior vice president of passenger services in 1998, and in 1999, named senior vice president of Norwegian sales. In 2000, he was promoted to senior vice president of marketing and sales. In 2003, Stuart was named executive vice president of marketing, sales and passenger services. Stuart has also served as Chairman of the Cruise Lines International Association. He is an active participant on Twitter for the cruise line and can be followed via Twitter handle @nclandy.
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P&O Cruises Richmond House, Terminus Terrace • Southampton SO14 3PN, UK Website: www.pocruises.com If you want your holiday to be extraordinary, you’ve come to the right place. Choose P&O Cruises, where the extraordinary happens every day. Imagine awaking to a new view each morning; enjoy service that is unlike anything on land; visit more beautiful and vibrant places in one holiday than most people see in years; dine in exclusive restaurants; do what you want, when you want. You can enjoy a spontaneous modern holiday. Or you can experience cruising with all the traditions. P&O’s quality of service and attention to detail let you experience a world that is both carefree and tailored to you.
VENTURA
You can explore the world with P&O at the same time as experiencing the very best of British heritage. Tate Modern and Tate Britain will be onboard various cruises offering Tate Talks and creative workshops. You can dine in restaurants created by Gary Rhodes and Marco Pierre White. Play Scalextric at Sea. And children can be entertained by Noddy and Mr. Bump from the Mr. Men show.
Fleet Statistics Name Arcadia Artemis Aurora Azura Oceana Oriana Ventura
Year Built
Pax Capacity
Tonnage
2004 1984 2000 2010 2000 1995 2008
1,800 1,200 1,840 3,096 2,020 1,810 3,092
85,000 45,000 76,000 116,000 77,000 69,000 113,000
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Princess Cruises 24305 Town Center Drive • Santa Clarita, CA 91355 • Phone: (661) 753-0000 • Fax: (661) 753-0133 Website: www.princesscruises.com One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises first set sail in 1965 with a single ship cruising to Mexico. Today, the line has grown to become the third largest cruise line in the world, renowned for innovative ships, an array of onboard options, and an environment of exceptional customer service. A recognized leader in worldwide cruising, Princess offers approximately 1.3 million passengers each year the opportunity to escape to the top destinations around the globe aboard a fleet of 17 modern vessels.
Ruby Princess
Princess offers more than 100 different itineraries and allows travelers the opportunity to literally cover the globe with sailings to all seven continents that call at approximately 350 ports and destinations around the world. Destinations include the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Northern Europe, Mediterranean, Scandinavia & Russia, Mexican Riviera, South America, Australia & New Zealand, South Pacific, Hawaii, Tahiti, Asia, Africa, Canada & New England, and world cruises. Princess passengers can enhance their cruise experience through the Adventures Ashore® program featuring nearly 4,000 in-port excursions worldwide, and the company's expanding cruise tour offerings enable passengers to combine their cruise with a full land tour.
Fleet Statistics Name
Year Built
Pax Capacity
Tonnage
Caribbean Princess Coral Princess Crown Princess Dawn Princess Diamond Princess Emerald Princess Golden Princess Grand Princess Island Princess Ocean Princess Pacific Princess Royal Princess Ruby Princess Sapphire Princess Sea Princess Star Princess Sun Princess
2004 2002 2006 1997 2004 2007 2001 1998 2003 1999 1999 2001 2008 2004 1998 2002 1995
3,080 1,950 3,080 1,950 2,670 3,080 2,600 2,600 1,970 680 670 710 3,763 2,670 1,950 2,600 1,950
113,000 88,000 113,000 77,000 116,000 113,000 109,000 109,000 88,000 30,200 20,000 30,200 113,000 113,000 77,000 109,000 77,000
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Princess Cruises Deanna Austin ~ Senior Vice President, Yield Management, Planning and Customer Service As senior vice president of yield management, planning and customer service, Deanna Austin is responsible for yield management, market planning, and customer service operations for Princess Cruises. In this role for Princess, Austin is instrumental in creating the most fundamentally important elements of a cruise: where the line’s ships will go, how much passengers will pay to enjoy their vacation, and how the company interacts with customers. As head of Princess’ yield management function, Austin is charged with inventory control to ensure maximum passenger loads and revenues for all sailings. She also oversees market planning, including strategic pricing, sales policies, itinerary/deployment planning and competitive analysis. Within the realm of published cruise programs, Austin has launched a number of new itineraries and deployments for Princess, including the line’s first journey to Antarctica and first mega-ship to sail in Asia. She also works closely with the Cunard UK offices to develop deployments for the line’s renowned ships and oversees yield management and marketing activities for Cunard's North American efforts. Austin joined Princess’ market planning department in 1987 and was named to her current position in 2004. She holds a Master’s in Business Administration from California State University Northridge and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing from the University of Utah. She currently lives with her family in the Los Angeles area.
Donna Silvera-Barnett ~ Port Operations Specialist Donna is Port Operations Specialist for Princess Cruises, covering the Caribbean and Canada/New England. She is responsible for port reservations and coordinates port operations activities, working closely with the Market Planning and Marine departments, port agents and local port authorities. Her experience ranges throughout the airline and hospitality industries, having worked with as Reservations Supervisor with British Airways and in Administration with a hotel chain, Corporate Resorts in her native Jamaica. Donna also assists with coordinating arrangements for homeport operations in various ports in the Caribbean, NYC and Atlantic Canada regions.
Dean C. Brown ~ Executive Vice President Corporate Services Cruise industry veteran and Princess Cruises Executive Vice President Dean Brown oversees a number of key areas for the global cruise and tour company. His responsibilities span both the worldwide destinations that Princess ships visit plus a number of the shoreside functions that support its cruises and tours around the world. Brown is responsible for Princess’ corporate services functions which include the finance, legal, information technology, human resources, compliance and government affairs departments. He also heads the shore operations division which develops and manages the more than 5,000 shore excursions offered during cruises, along with the port and logistics functions that support ship calls and turnaround operations in over 350 destinations. Brown was appointed to his current position in 2007, and throughout his three-decade career with Princess has had responsibility for a wide array of operational areas. Previously he was executive vice president of customer service 72
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Princess Cruises and sales, a position he was appointed to in 2000. In this post he oversaw the sales policies and distribution of the Princess product as well as travel agent support activities. He long has been a visible Princess representative throughout the industry. Brown began his career at Princess Tours in 1979 as a management trainee and has subsequently held management positions in operations, planning and development. He was appointed vice president of reservations and operations in 1989, and promoted to president of Princess Tours in 1995. Brown has served two terms as chairman of the North West CruiseShip Association (NWCA), and on the executive committee of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). He has served on the board of directors of the Alaska Visitors Association (AVA) for more than 10 years, including one year as its president. A native of Washington, he attended the University of Washington where he received his B.A. degree in communications and history. He and his wife, Susan, have three children and reside in the Los Angeles area.
Alan B. Buckelew ~ Chief Executive Officer and President With a career spanning more than 30 years in the cruise industry, Alan Buckelew has served as chief executive officer of Princess Cruises since June 2007 and as the line’s president since February 2004. As head of one of the best-known brands in the industry, Buckelew oversees a worldwide cruise and tour company featuring a fleet of 16 modern ships that sail on a diverse array of itineraries to all seven continents. Princess Cruises is part of Carnival Corporation & plc, one of the largest leisure travel companies in the world. In addition to his role overseeing the Princess brand, Buckelew also served as chief operating officer for Cunard Line from 2004 to 2007, as part of a reorganization of that company’s operations, and currently oversees the operation of Carnival Australia – a four ship brand based in Sydney. His wide-ranging job roles at Princess, and before that at Sitmar Cruises, have given Buckelew a breadth of experience across the company’s operations. Prior to his appointment as president, Buckelew served from 2000 to 2004 as executive vice president of corporate services for Princess, with responsibility for the company’s strategic planning, marketing and yield management functions. Before that, Buckelew held the positions of senior vice president of corporate services, senior vice president of customer service, senior vice president of corporate services and yield management, chief information officer, and chief financial officer. He joined the US Army in 1969 and 1970, and served in Vietnam from June 1969 until June 1970. He was a member of a small reconnaissance platoon known as Fox Force, which was deployed in the Central Highlands of Vietnam. He was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Air Medal, the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm and two Bronze Stars. Born in Long Beach, California, Buckelew holds an MBA and bachelor’s degree from the University of California at Los Angeles. He resides in Los Angeles with his wife, Christine, and two daughters.
Malisa Dean ~ Port Operations Financial Analyst Malisa joined the shore operations team at princess in 2007, following a 2 year stint in the Global Fine arts Department. She is responsible for all port accounting and budget analysis, working closely with port agents and port authorities as well as various vendors in our turnaround ports. She works closely with management to maintain budget, port compliance issues and port agent contract details. CRUISE INDUSTRY PROFILES • 2011
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Princess Cruises Lisa Jensen ~ Manager, Caribbean and Atlantic Shore Operations Lisa Jensen first came to Princess Cruises as an intern from the University of Florida in 1998. After graduation, she worked in the Caribbean and Atlantic Shore Operations department for the next two years before pursuing other career moves. She rejoined Princess in 2003 as a Logistics/Shore Excursion Coordinator and was then promoted to Shore Excursion Specialist in 2004. Currently, Lisa is the Manager of Shore Operations for the Caribbean and Canada/New England regions. In this position, she is responsible for overseeing the development, daily operation, and continual assessment of the tour program in approximately 55 ports.
Crystal Morgan ~ Director, Market Planning, Deployments & Itineraries As the Director of Market Planning for Princess Cruises, Crystal is responsible for the strategic deployment and itinerary planning for Princess Cruises’ fleet of 17 vessels. In this role, Crystal calls on over 15 years of cruise industry experience including 8 years as an onboard Shore Excursion Manager. Prior to joining the Market Planning department, Crystal worked within Princess’ Shore Operations group planning worldwide Shore Excursion and Logistics programs. Crystal holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management.
Stephen A. Nielsen ~ Vice President, Caribbean & Atlantic Shore Operations, Steve Nielsen is a 41-year veteran of Princess Cruises, having joined the company in 1969 as a Marine Operations Assistant. His current responsibilities as Vice President of Caribbean and Atlantic Shore Operations include managing the companies shore excursions, port operations, passenger logistics and government relations in the 30 plus ports that Princess calls at in the Caribbean and Atlantic. Steve is a member of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association’s Executive Committee, serves on the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Board of Directors, Seafarer’s House Board of Directors and Port Everglades Association’s Board of Directors. He is also a member of the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service’s User Fee Advisory Committee. Mr. Nielsen resides in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with his wife Dorine and their son Arne.
Chris Roberts ~ Shore Excursion Specialist Chris Roberts was contracted initially in the 1990s to work on Princess Cruises vessels as international marketing representative to increase shore excursion sales, serve as port lecturer, and implement shopping promotions. In 2003 he joined Norwegian Cruise Line’s onboard revenue department to manage the company’s in-house port & shopping promotions and subsequently handle shore excursion for the Caribbean & Alaska. Chris returned to Princess in 2008 in the Fort Lauderdale office to assist Lisa Jensen in overseeing shore excursion program for the Caribbean & Canada/New England. In addition, Chris is a freelance travel writer.
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Princess Cruises Jan Swartz ~ Executive Vice President, Sales, Marketing & Customer Service Jan Swartz is executive vice president of the sales, marketing and customer service division for Princess Cruises, and holds a similar role for sister company Cunard Line in North America/Europe/Asia and South America. Jan oversees Princess’ market planning, yield management and marketing departments which design, price and market the line’s cruise itineraries, and also has responsibility for the company’s domestic sales force, and Princess’ international sales efforts in over 60 countries around the world. Swartz additionally oversees the lines’ customer service activities for both travel agents and consumers. Jan began working with Princess in 1997 as an outside management consultant, and in 2001 she became the company’s vice president of strategy and business development. In 2004 she was named senior vice president of customer service and sales, and was appointed to her current position in 2009.
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Royal Caribbean International 1050 Caribbean Way • Miami, FL 33132 • Phone: (305) 539-6000 • (800) 327-6700 • Fax: (305) 374-7354 Website: www.royalcaribbean.com Royal Caribbean Cruises set sail more than a quarter century ago on a voyage that has taken its ships to the ends of the earth and made it a leader in providing exciting and memorable cruise vacations to thousands of guests along the way.
Allure of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Cruises, one of three brands operated by Royal Caribbean International, in conjunction with Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises, has journeyed far beyond the islands of the Caribbean: from the Mediterranean to the Baltics, the Middle East to Asia and Australia, Hawaii, Bermuda and Alaska.
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Name
Year Built
Pax Capacity
Tonnage
Adventure of the Seas Allure of the Seas Brilliance of the Seas Enchantment of the Seas Explorer of the Seas Freedom of the Seas Grandeur of the Seas Independence of the Seas Jewel of the Seas Legend of the Seas Liberty of the Seas Majesty of the Seas Mariner of the Seas Monarch of the Seas Navigator of the Seas Oasis of the Seas Radiance of the Seas Rhapsody of the Seas Serenade of the Seas Splendour of the Seas Vision of the Seas Voyager of the Seas
2001 2010 2002 1997 2000 2006 1996 2008 2004 1995 2007 1992 2003 1991 2002 2009 2001 1997 2003 1996 1998 1999
3,114 5,400 2,501 1,950 3,114 3,600 1,950 3,600 2,501 1,800 3,600 2,350 3,114 2,744 3,114 5,400 2,501 2,000 2,501 2,076 2,435 3,114
138,000 220,000 90,090 74,000 138,000 158,000 74,000 158,000 90,090 69,130 158,000 73,941 142,000 73,941 138,000 220,000 90,090 78,491 90,090 70,000 78,491 138,000
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Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. Richard D. Fain ~ Chairman & CEO Richard D. Fain is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., the global cruise company operating 40 ships under the Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean International, Pullmantur, Azamara Club Cruises and CDF Croisières de France brands. Fain joined Royal Caribbean in 1979 as an outside director on the company’s Board of Directors. He became the cruise line’s Chairman and CEO in 1988. Prior to joining Royal Caribbean, Fain spent 13 years as treasurer, chief financial officer and joint managing director of Gotaas-Larsen Shipping Corp., a London-based owner and operator of cargo ships. Fain is a member of the National Conference for Community and Justice, and serves on the board of the Posse Foundation, the Florida Council of 100 and the University of Miami’s Board of Trustees. Fain is a former chair of the Miami Business Forum, the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau and of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), an industry trade association representing nearly 17,000 affiliated travel agencies and the bulk of the world’s cruise lines. He has also served as co-chair of the Campaign of United Way of MiamiDade and as chair of the POW WOW Host Committee in Miami. In 2010, Fain was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Travel Weekly, the national newspaper of the travel industry. In 2004, Fain received the Ultimate CEO Award from the South Florida Business Journal and accepted the Ellis Island Medal of Honor from the National Ethnic Coalition Organization. He was inducted into the South Florida Business Hall of Fame in October 2004. Fain was presented one of France’s most distinguished awards, the Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur (French Legion of Honor), and was named Commander, First Class, of the Order of the Lion by Finland. In addition to being the recipient of the Miami Coalition of Christians and Jews' 2011 Silver Medallion, he received the Anti-Defamation League’s 2000 Distinguished Community Service award, he was named the 1999 Statesman of the Year by the Wharton School Club of South Florida, as well as the 1998 Humanitarian of the Year by the American Red Cross of Greater Miami and the Keys. Fain holds a B.S. degree in economics from the University of California at Berkeley and a M.B.A. from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. Fain and his wife, Colleen, have four children and reside in MiamiDade County, Florida.
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Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. Vina A. Adams ~ Commodity Manager In 1998 Vina joined the team at Royal Caribbean Cruises Limited, in the supply chain department as an assistant purchasing agent in Food and Beverage. Her promotion to Purchasing Agent, then Senior Purchasing Agent and finally Commodity Manager, is a direct result of her dedication, hard work and commitment to the company. As Commodity Manager in Food and Beverage Purchasing, Vina is responsible for sourcing products and negotiating contracts for vessels in North America. In addition to sourcing water, soda, beer and spirits for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., she continues to maintain close contact with the Caribbean with whom she has worked successfully, in order to develop and enhance local purchasing. Vina was voted employee of the year in 1999.
Christopher S. Allen ~ Director, Deployment & Itinerary Planning Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises & Azamara Club Cruises Christopher Allen is the Director of Deployment & Itinerary Planning for Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Azamara Club Cruises. Christopher joined Royal Caribbean in 1997, since then he has held the position of Manager for Revenue Management as well as Director of Revenue Planning & Analysis. Prior to joining Royal Caribbean, Christopher held several roles in the commercial real estate field in Washington, D.C. Christopher grew up in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and holds an undergraduate degree in Political Science from Rollins College and an MBA from Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College. Christopher and his wife Wendy and triplets Chandler, William and Christopher Jr. live in Miami, Florida.
Federico Gonzalez-Denton ~ Director, Government & Community Relations, Latin America & the Caribbean Federico Gonzalez-Denton is responsible for directing RCCL's policies and objectives involving matters of government and community relations in the Caribbean and Latin American regions. His responsibilities include analyzing proposed legislative actions to determine the potential impact on the organization and develops RCCL's positions for the Caribbean and Latin American regions. Federico has been responsible for legal and government relations at international, federal and state levels and has directed legal and/or government relations departments in organizations such as AARP and Wal-Mart. In addition to his government relations work he is a licensed attorney specialized in the maritime/admiralty field having worked in well respected maritime law firms in San Juan, Puerto Rico and New Orleans, Louisiana representing clients such as Chiquita Brands and Cargill. He earned a B.A. degree in Political Sciences from the University of Puerto Rico, a J.D. degree from the Inter-American University and a LL.M. in Maritime Law from Tulane University and he is admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of International Trade, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico and the Courts of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
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Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. John P. Fox ~ Vice President, Government Relations, United States and Europe Mr. Fox is an attorney by profession, who spent 18 years in Washington, D.C. For 24 years, he has been employed by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and presently holds the position of Vice President, Government Relations, United States and Europe, is a political fundraiser, raises money for a number of charities, and is very active in community affairs. Mr. Fox’s charitable and civic responsibilities include the following: • ATIA (Alaska Travel Industry Association), former board member. • The Beacon Council, Executive Committee member. • Super Bowl Host Committee, Board member, Co-Chair, Special Event Committee member, Executive Committee. • Florida Sports Foundation, gubernatorial appointment. • Royal Caribbean Golf Classic, Founding committee member. • NWCA (Northwest Cruise Ship Association) Government & Community Affairs Committee Chairman. Prior statewide appointments include the Florida Economic Growth and International Development Commission. Has been honored for: • Easter Seals, Chairman. • FCCA Foundation. • Bankers Club Board of Governors, Chairman. • Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. • La Gorce Country Club President, 3 years.
Andy K. Horton ~ Account Manager, Shore Excursions & Explorations Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises & Azamara Club Cruises Andrew joined Royal Caribbean in 1995. As Account Manager he is responsible for the development, implementation and management of the tour programs in Caribbean, Canada and New England, Central America, Baja California and Mexican Riviera.
A. Henry Lopez ~ Assoc. Vice President, Hotel, Food & Beverage Purchasing Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises & Azamara Club Cruises Henry Lopez is responsible for the global supply of all hotel, food and beverage products for Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises. Henry began his cruise industry career as an Assistant Purser, later moving into the corporate office to focus on procurement. Over the years, Henry has coupled his passion for hospitality and business acumen to provide the highest quality at the best value. Henry proudly leads over forty procurement professionals that fanatically support our Hotel, Food and Beverage teams at sea and ashore. Henry is a graduate of the Warrington College of Business at the University of Florida.
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Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. Paul Loughrin ~ Account Manager, Shore Excursions & Explorations Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises & Azamara Club Cruises Paul Loughrin is the Account Manager, Shore Excursions and Explorations! for Royal Caribbean Cruise Ltd. He oversees the shore excursion program for Asia, Australia, New Zealand, South Pacific, Middle East, Cayman Islands and Jamaica for Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises. He has worked in the industry for 23 years, including 13 years onboard ships as a Dive Instructor / Dive Manager and 10 years shoreside managing the Aquatics & Shore Excursion programs.
Craig Milan ~ Senior Vice President, Land Operations, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. President, Royal Celebrity Tours, Inc. Craig Milan is the Senior Vice President of Land Operations for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. He oversees Guest Port Services (pier operations), Shore Excursions, Private Destinations, Commercial Development, Cape Liberty Cruise Port, port operations and government relations in the Caribbean, Latin America and Asia for the Azamara Club Cruises, Celebrity Cruises and Royal Caribbean International brands. In addition, he holds the title of President for Royal Celebrity Tours Inc., which is the land tour affiliate of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Royal Celebrity Tours offers unique land tours in conjunction with Celebrity Cruises’ and Royal Caribbean International’s cruises in Alaska, Canada, Europe, Australia and Asia. He has held various management positions in the travel industry over the last 25 years, including President and CEO of SunTrips/Sunquest, Inc., a company of MyTravel plc. Earlier positions were with Certified Vacations, Continental/Eastern Sales, Inc., Continental Airlines and New York Air.
Marc Miller ~ Manager, Deployment Strategy Marc Miller is the Manager of Deployment and Itinerary Planning at Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. He joined the company in 2003 as an analyst in revenue management, but the last four and a half years he has spent as part of the itinerary planning team. He leads a small team focused on planning all itineraries for Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises. Marc was also part of the original launch team for Azamara Cruises developing the new products and itineraries, and continues to support them in his current role. Marc is originally from Michigan and graduated from Michigan State University with Bachelors degree in Marketing. He later attended University of Miami where he completed a MBA with a concentration in International Business.
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Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. Capt. Howard A. Newhoff ~ Manager, Terminal & Port Security Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises From 1989 to now, Captain Newhoff has served as Manager, Security for Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises lines. He is responsible for shore side security of cruise vessel facilities and terminals in seaports worldwide. Other responsibilities include oversight of all company customs and immigration matters. He liaisons with federal and local law enforcement agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Customs and Border Protection, Transportation Security Administration, Customs and Immigration Enforcement, Drug Enforcement Administration, Coast Guard, Secret Service, state law enforcement agencies, local police and overseas governments, embassies and consulates concerning operational and security matters. He also insures that vessel and terminal operations comply with applicable security laws, regulations and policies as well as monitoring international maritime terrorism risks and threats. Captain Newhoff is a member of multiple U.S. and international port security committees including the Cruise line International Association (formerly known as the International Council of Cruise Lines) Security Committee. Captain Newhoff served in the United States Coast Guard from 1965 until his retirement in 1989. He commanded four Coast Guard cutters during his career. He has extensive maritime law enforcement, hostage and anti-terrorism matters. Others assignments included Plans Officer for coastal defense of Western United States, Liaison Officer to U.S. Navy Ship Training Command in San Diego, Readiness and Training Officer for the Seventh Coast Guard District in Miami and Assistant Program Manager for Coast Guard Marine Science Program. He also has maritime command combat experience in Vietnam. Captain Newhoff earned a MBA Degree in Operations Management from National University in San Diego, CA, a MS Degree in Physical Oceanography from Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL and a BS Degree in Marine Engineering from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT.
Tellef Lie-Nielsen ~ Superintendent, Marine Nautical Royal Caribbean International & Celebrity Cruises Captain Tellef Lie-Nielsen worked with Norwegian Cruise Line for 13 years, 8 years on the ships and 5 years shoreside in Marine Operations. Captain Lie-Nielsen joined Royal Caribbean International in 1995 as Port Captain and was then promoted to Marine Superintendent. In 2000 he became the Director for the Marine Nautical Department and currently holds the position of Port Development Superintendent dealing with all the port issues.
Martha Olano ~ Specialist, Government Relations - Caribbean, Latin America and Asia Martha Olano forms part of the Government Relations team at RCCL since October 2007. She first worked for Royal Caribbean from 1997-1998 as an International Ambassador onboard the ships, later rejoining shore side in 2005-2007 as International Specialist for Royal Hotel Operations. Martha was born in Colombia where she first followed studies in Business Administration, and graduated later in Hotel Management from the University of Houston. Before joining Royal Caribbean, Martha lived in Europe, Latin America, South East Asia and the USA, where she worked for several International organizations such as Inter-Continental, Hilton, Four Seasons Sofitel, UNICEF and the World Expo, and between 2001 and 2005, she created and managed "Couette & Croissant", her own Bed and Breakfast in Provence, Southern France. Besides her fluency in Spanish, English, French and Italian, she speaks Dutch and Portuguese. CRUISE INDUSTRY PROFILES â&#x20AC;˘ 2011
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Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. Richard M. Pruitt ~ Director, Environmental Programs Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises & Azamara Club Cruises Since May 2003, Rich Pruitt has served as the Director, Environmental Programs at Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. He currently is responsible for developing corporate vision and strategic initiatives and setting policy for all environmental regulatory compliance and continual improvement operations for the company. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is a global cruise vacation company that operates Azamara Cruises, CDF Croisières de France, TUI Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Pullmantur, and Royal Caribbean International. The company has a combined total of 38 ships in service and three under construction. In addition to having ships call on every continent in the world, it also offers landand rail-based cruisetour vacations in Alaska, Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe, Latin and South America and New Zealand. Prior to joining Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., Rich served in the United States Air Force and the United States Coast Guard. Rich's marine safety career began in 1993, when he was assigned as a resident marine inspector at Colonna's, Norshipco and Newport News shipbuilding yards while assigned to the USCG’s Marine Safety Office Hampton Roads, in Norfolk, Virginia. In October 1995, he was selected to become the Chief, Port Safety and Security branch, and he held that job until 1997, when he was transferred to the position of South Florida Oil Pollution Planning Officer at MSO Miami. In 1999, Rich was selected to become chief of the USCG Passenger Vessel Control Verification Examination (CVE) School, where he directed the USCG's Center for Excellence for foreign passenger vessel examinations. As a senior marine inspector, Rich also served as the port state control program leader and casualty investigator, responding to serious marine accidents involving all types of casualties. Rich was selected to become the inaugural USCG Passenger Vessel Safety, Prevention and Mass Rescue Operations program manager at USCG headquarters, where he served until his retirement in 2003. Rich holds an Environmental Master of Business Administration degree from Florida Atlantic University. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management from National Louis University and an Associate’s degree in Russian Interpreting from the Community College of the United States Air Force. Rich is a life long Florida resident, and he and his wife Margy live in Plantation, Florida. They have three children and four grandchildren.
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Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. Miguel Reyna ~ Manager, Commercial Development Miguel Reyna joined Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCCL) in 2001. At RCCL, he has managed various projects in the areas of Accounting, Supply Chain and Commercial Development. Currently, as Manager of Commercial Development, he plans, coordinates, and implements various port development and mixed-use project investments. He also oversees the operational and financial performance of various RCCL investments. Miguel recently implemented the development of the Roatan Town Center, a $15 million waterfront commercial village at the Port of Roatan, Honduras. Prior to joining RCCL, Miguel worked as a Senior Consultant specializing in business process reengineering and as a Capital Programs Manager for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority of New York. Miguel holds a B.S. degree in Industrial Engineering from Universidad de Lima, Peru. He holds a Masters Degree in Policy Analysis from the Harriman School at the State University of New York at Stony Brook and an MBA in Finance from the Stern School of Business at New York University.
Michael Ronan ~ Vice President Government Relations, Caribbean, Latin America & Asia In January of 2007, Michael Ronan was promoted to Vice President of Government Relations for the Caribbean, Latin America & Asia regions. This advance gives Ronan the opportunity to have an even greater impact on governmental and community relationships for Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises & Azamara Club Cruises. From 1989 to 2007, Ronan occupied various positions that oversaw the company’s destination programming, development , operations and government relations in all of its destinations. Ronan joined Royal Caribbean International in 1989 as Director of Port Planning, a newly created department within the company’s Hotel Operations department. His responsibilities included shore excursions, port agent selection, the berthing of ships worldwide and industry associations. Prior to joining Royal Caribbean, Ronan worked for Norwegian Cruise Line as Director of Cruise Programs. He also spent more than 12 years as an owner and manager of two tour and excursion companies that serviced major cruise lines visiting the Dominican Republic. He served in the Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic. Today, Ronan represents Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. in the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association as ViceChairman of the organization’s Operations Committee. He also is on the board of the Caribbean Tourism Organization, the US Mexico Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Trustees of the Pan American Development Foundation (PADF).
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Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. Doug Santoni ~ Sr. Vice President Strategic Planning and Continuous Improvement Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises & Azamara Club Cruises Doug Santoni is the Senior Vice President of Strategic Planning and Continuous Improvement for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., a global cruise vacation company that operates Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Pullmantur, Azamara Club Cruises and CDF Croisieres de France. The company has a combined total of 39 ships in service and three under construction. Doug joined Royal Caribbean in 1997 and now leads the organizations responsible for the company's strategic planning efforts, deployment and itinerary planning, and continuous improvement. In his prior role at RCL, he had overseen the company's revenue management organization, as well as air/sea. When he joined RCL, Doug served as RCL’s Director of Business Solutions, an internal consulting role focused on operational and cost efficiencies in several areas of the company. Prior to Royal Caribbean, Doug held management positions with American Airlines in Dallas and in Los Angeles, and with Electronic Data Systems (EDS). At American Airlines, he held roles in corporate Operations Research, domestic and international pricing and yield management, and Sales. At EDS, he worked in a project-oriented role supporting customers in the Travel and Transportation business. He worked with clients both in North America and in Australia. Doug holds an undergraduate degree in Operations Research and two Master's degrees from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, and grew up in Baltimore. He resides in Miami.
Patrick Schneider ~ Director, Shore Excursions & Explorations Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises & Azamara Club Cruises Patrick Schneider is the Director of Shore Excursions and Explorations! for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. He oversees the shore excursion program in all destinations for Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, and Azamara brands, as well as the Aquatics division in RCCL's private destinations. He has worked in the industry for 19 years, including 9 years onboard ships as a shore excursion manager, covering several destinations worldwide.
John F. Tercek ~ Vice President, Commercial and New Business Development Since 1999 John Tercek has created shoreside infrastructure projects and ventures to support Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.’s strategic growth objectives, including the development of port and commercial facilities John Tercek was a partner in a Wall Street real estate investment firm in the 1980s before becoming a principal in several property development firms in the 1990s. His professional career includes financing and developing over US$1.5 billion of retail, residential and commercial properties, cogeneration power projects and port infrastructure projects in America, Europe and the Caribbean. Tercek holds a degree in economics from the University of Pennsylvania, and a J.D. degree from Fordham University Law School. He is a licensed attorney in New York State.
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Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. Juan C. Trescastro ~ Vice President, Port Operations Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises & Azamara Club Cruises Juan C. Trescastro, a graduate of Columbia University is an 11-year cruise industry veteran and is the Vice President of Port Operations, Guest Port Services for Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. In his current position, he oversees all port operations in 400 ports worldwide for Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises. Juan is also responsible for all guests services landside in more than 40 turn ports, this consists of Hotels Transfers and meet and greet services at the airports and piers.
John Weis ~ Associate Vice President of Guest Port Experience John Weis is currently the Associate Vice President of Guest Port Experience for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. In this role John oversees all aspects of the shore excursion operations worldwide for Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises & Azamara Club Cruises. In addition, he oversees both of Royal Caribbean's private destinations; CocoCay in the Bahamas and Labadee in northern Haiti. John joined Royal Caribbean in 1998 and has held various management positions in Accounting/Finance, Supply Chain/Logistics, Private Destinations and most recently in Guest Port Experience. During his tenure, he was in charge of the redevelopment project at Labadee including the construction of a pier and development of one of the first public/private partnerships with the government of Haiti. He was also assigned to the Clinton Foundation assisting in the reconstruction efforts in Haiti after the 2010 earthquake. In addition, John has played an active role as chair of the United Way Fund raising campaign at Royal Caribbean for two years and serves on the Audit Committee for Food For the Poor. John is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University and is a CPA. He is married and has two children.
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Royal Caribbean International Adam M. Goldstein ~ President & CEO Adam Goldstein was named President & CEO of Royal Caribbean International in 2007. Goldstein oversees all aspects of the 22-ship Royal Caribbean International brand, as well as International Sales & Marketing, Land Operations and Government Relations for the company. Goldstein has served in positions with similar responsibilities since 2002. Goldstein has been with the company since 1988. Prior to 2002 he held the positions of Senior Vice President, Total Guest Satisfaction; Senior Vice President, Marketing; Vice President, Marketing; Vice President, International Sales and Marketing; Director, Market Development; and Corporate Secretary to Royal Caribbean’s Board of Directors. Goldstein has served on the Board of Directors of the Travel Industry Association of America (TIA), now known as U.S. Travel Association, since 1993. He was National Chair of TIA in 2001. Goldstein formerly served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Our Kids, Inc. from 2007 to 2009, a nonprofit with oversight responsibility for foster care and related services for approximately 4,000 children in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties. He currently serves on the Our Kids Advisory Board. In 1998, Advertising Age named Goldstein to the “Marketing 100,” the magazine’s annual roundup of the best and brightest American and international marketing minds. Goldstein graduated with honors from Princeton University, majoring in public policy at the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs. He also has a law degree from Harvard and an MBA with distinction from INSEAD, the European business school in Fontainebleau, France. Goldstein and his wife have two children and live in Coral Gables, FL. Additional Service: Federal Travel & Tourism Advisory Board, U.S. Department of Commerce, 2010-2011 Energy Security Leadership Council, 2005 – Present White House Conference on Travel & Tourism, Facilitation Committee, 1995 State Chair, Governor-elect Scott Transition Team, Child Welfare, 2010 Task Force on Fostering Success, Florida Department of Children & Families, 2007-2009 Co-Chair, Governor-elect Crist Transition Team, Child Welfare, 2006 Haiti Advisory Group, 2004-2005 Local FIU School of Hospitality Industry Advisory Board, 2000-2003 Kristi House Board of Directors, 1999-2002 Additional Honors: Golden Propeller Award – Seafarer’s House (Port Everglades) INSEAD 50 for 50 (50 MBA graduates honored for INSEAD’s first 50 years) Governor’s Point of Light Award, Florida, 2009 Community Partnership Award, Florida Department of Children & Families, 2008 ASTA Allied Member of the Year, 2007
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Seabourn 300 Elliott Ave West • Seattle, WA 98119 • Tel: (866) 755-5619 • Website: www.seabourn.com
Seabourn is a company that provides ultra-luxury cruises on small, yacht-like ships to the most desirable destinations in the world. In the more than 20 years that Seabourn has served its guests, it has consistently been rated not only among the top cruise lines, but also among the world's premier vacation choices.
Seabourn Quest
The key features that set Seabourn apart from other cruise lines are: • A superior level of personalized service made possible by our smaller ships • Elegant, spacious all-suite accommodations • Superb cuisine served in a style matching the finest restaurants ashore • Exceptional delivery of a wide variety of intriguing destinations.
Fleet Statistics Name
Year Built
Seabourn Legend Seabourn Odyssey Seabourn Pride Seabourn Quest Seabourn Sojourn Seabourn Spirit
1993 2009 1989 2011 2010 1988
Pax Capacity 208 450 208 450 450 208
Tonnage 10,000 32,000 10,000 32,000 32,000 10,000
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