Keynote Speakers Announced for Cruise360

You’ll hear us talking a lot about Cruise360 in the coming weeks — it’s the cruise industry’s official conference and as always, Premier Custom Travel will be in attendance and bringing you complete coverage throughout the event. Today, we’re excited to share the keynote speakers and panels for the general sessions.

GENERAL SESSION I
Wednesday, April 18 12:30-2:00 PM ET

KEYNOTE
Jeff Corwin, Wildlife biologist, Emmy winning tv host for ABC’s TV series: Ocean Treks

The Presidents Panel: A Panoramic View
Four of the top executives in the cruise industry give an inside look into the current and future state of the cruise landscape and the role the travel agent community plays in the growth of the industry.

Moderated by Kimberly Wilson Wetty, Co-Owner & Co-President of Valerie Wilson Travel.

Featuring:
Michael Bayley, President & CEO, Royal Caribbean International
Roberto Fusaro, President, MSC Cruises USA
Orlando Ashford, President, Holland America Line
Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, President & CEO, Celebrity Cruises
Josh Liebowitz, Chief Strategy Officer and Senior Vice President, Cunard North America

GENERAL SESSION II
Thursday, April 19 10:30-11:45 AM

KEYNOTE
Fabien Cousteau, aquanaut, business strategist, documentary filmmaker, and grandson of legendary ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau.

Sales and Marketing Leaders Take the “Hot Seat”
Cruise line sales and marketing leaders take a turn in the “hot seat,” answering questions in an engaging and fun format. Gain valuable insight from these experts in cruising and learn how to grow your sales in the fastest-growing segment of the leisure travel industry.

Moderated by James R. Ferrara, President of InteleTravel.

Featuring:
Dondra Ritzenthaler, Senior Vice President, Sales and Trade Support & Service, Celebrity Cruises
Vicki L. Freed, Senior Vice President, Sales and Trade Support & Service, Royal Caribbean International
Joseph Jiffo, Senior Vice President, Sales, MSC Cruises
Eva Jenner, Vice President, North America Sales, Holland America Line/Seabourn Cruise Line
Adolfo Perez, Vice President, Sales & Trade Marketing, Carnival Cruise Line
John Chernesky, Vice President, North America Sales, Princess Cruises & Cunard Lines
Nikki Upshaw, Senior Vice President, Sales, Oceania Cruises
Camille Olivere, Senior Vice President, North America Sales, Norwegian Cruise Line

GENERAL SESSION III
Friday, April 20 9:00-10:15 AM

KEYNOTE
Arnold Donald, President & CEO, Carnival Corporation & plc.

Small Ship Cruise Lines Play “What’s My Line”
How well do you know your small ship cruise lines? Let’s play “What’s My Line” and find out. We’ll share an obscure fact and see if the audience can guess which fact matches which cruise line. This fun and engaging panel will help you learn more about selling small ship cruises and the income opportunity they represent.

Moderated by Matthew Eichhorst, President, Expedia CruiseShipCenters.

Featuring:
Joni Rein, Vice President Sales & Marketing US, Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours/Emerald Waterways
Edie Rodriguez, Americas Brand Chairman, PONANT Yacht Cruises and Expeditions
Kristin Karst, Co-Owner & Executive Vice President, AmaWaterways
Bob Lepisto, President, SeaDream Yacht Club
John Delaney, President, Windstar Cruises
Pamela Hoffee, Chief Product Officer and Managing Director, Avalon Waterways
Katharine Bonner, SVP River & Small Ship Cruising, Tauck River Cruises

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