SEATTLE, June 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --
Seabourn, the world's finest ultra-luxury travel
experience, announced today that Josh
Leibowitz has been named president, effective
immediately.
Reporting to Stein Kruse, Group
CEO of Holland America Group and Carnival UK, Leibowitz's
responsibilities will include oversight of all aspects of the
ultra-luxury brand's operations, including revenue management,
deployment and itinerary planning, hotel operations, and sales and
marketing.
"We are excited to welcome Josh into this new role on our senior
leadership team, where he will bring extensive experience and
knowledge that will further strengthen Seabourn's position in the
market," said Kruse. "I am confident that Josh will help carry
Seabourn through the challenges currently facing the travel
industry to build on its longstanding reputation as an ultra-luxury
travel brand unlike any other, supported by a team of people whose
everyday focus is on delivering the best."
"I'm excited to join the community of loyal Seabourn guests, our
passionate crew, and the travel advisors that come together to
deliver extraordinary Seabourn experiences," Leibowitz said. "Our
main priority will be working together as we develop plans to
resume operations and welcome our past and future guests onboard to
create lasting travel memories."
Leibowitz joined Carnival Corporation & plc in 2013 as chief
strategy officer and was also named senior vice president,
Cunard North America in December 2016.
Prior to joining Carnival Corporation & plc, he served as
managing partner of the Miami
office of the consulting firm McKinsey & Co., and as a leader
in the firm's work in advanced analytics and sales and
marketing.
Seabourn represents the pinnacle of ultra-luxury travel with
intimate ships offering key elements that set the line apart:
spacious, thoughtfully appointed oceanfront suites; world-class
dining in a choice of venues; complimentary premium spirits and
fine wines available on board at all times; award-winning service
and a relaxed, sociable atmosphere that makes guests feel at home
on board. The ships travel the globe to many of the world's most
desirable destinations including marquee cities, UNESCO World
Heritage Sites, and lesser-known ports and hideaways. The line is
also the official cruise partner of UNESCO World Heritage.
About Seabourn:
Ultra-luxury Seabourn currently operates a fleet of five modern
ships and is a proud member of World's Leading Cruise Lines. The
exclusive alliance also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland
America Line, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line, Costa Cruises, AIDA,
P&O Cruises UK, and P&O Cruises Australia. Seabourn is a
brand of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL and NYSE:
CUK). Seabourn is the official cruise partner of UNESCO World
Heritage under a multi-year agreement to help promote sustainable
tourism at World Heritage sites around the world.
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Notes to Editors:
Seabourn is consistently ranked among the world's top
travel choices by professional critics and the discerning readers
of prestigious travel publications such as Departures, Travel +
Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler. Its stylish,
distinctive cruising vacations are renowned for:
- Intimate ships with a private club atmosphere
- Intuitive, personalized service provided by staff passionate
about exceeding guests expectations
- Curated voyages to all seven continents delivering
award-winning experiences
- All ocean-front suites, luxuriously appointed
- Complimentary premium spirits and fine wines available on board
at all times
- Welcome Champagne and complimentary in-suite bar stocked with
your preferences
- Tipping is neither required, nor expected
- Finest resort at sea that is masterfully designed
- World-class dining, further enhanced through a culinary
partnership with Chef Thomas
Keller
- All dining venues are complimentary, dine where, when and with
whom you wish
- Seabourn Conversations, connecting with visionary experts
- Ventures by Seabourn™, optional shore excursions, enhance and
extend your experience in select destinations*^
- Select purposeful and sustainable travel experiences as the
Official Cruise Partner of UNESCO*
- Spa & Wellness with Dr. Andrew
Weil, featuring an exclusive mindful living program*
- An evening entertainment experience in collaboration with Sir
Tim Rice†
- Committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability
*Optional programs, for additional charge
^Available on Seabourn Odyssey, Seabourn Sojourn, Seabourn
Quest, Seabourn Encore, Seabourn Ovation
†Not available on board Seabourn Venture
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