Carnival Corporation & plc has announced major changes within its global leadership team for Princess Cruises, Holland America Line and Seabourn.
Here are the key changes:
· Gus Antorcha, currently president of Holland America Line, has been named president of Princess Cruises, effective December 2, replacing John Padgett, who is stepping away from the business in mid-February 2025.
· Beth Bodensteiner, currently SVP and chief commercial officer for Holland America Line, has been promoted to president of the cruise line, effective December 2. Bodensteiner will also have executive responsibility for the company's ultra-luxury Seabourn brand. Both Antorcha and Bodensteiner will report to Josh Weinstein, CEO of Carnival Corporation & plc.
· Mark Tamis is returning to Carnival Corporation as Seabourn’s new president, replacing Natalya Leahy, who has accepted a new position outside the company.
"Gus and Beth are proven leaders who reflect the talent and capabilities of our organization and who have a deep knowledge of our industry, our business, and what drives our success," said Weinstein.
"Under their leadership, I have no doubt that Princess, Holland America and Seabourn will remain well-positioned for a bright future, and we look forward to the next chapter for these two world-class brands and their ongoing success."
The Sun Princess in Europe. (Photo Credit: Princess Cruises)
Antorcha will lead Princess Cruises, the brand known globally as the inspiration for The Love Boat. As president, he will oversee all performance and operational aspects of the cruise line's global fleet of 16 ships sailing over 1.7 million guests annually to 330+ destinations around the world
Since 2020, Antorcha has been at the helm of Holland America Line, managing all areas of the award-winning cruise line. After successfully guiding the company's return to full operations post-industry pause, Antorcha has led the cruise line to achieve a number of significant milestones, including amassing the largest single booking day in Holland America history and delivering the strongest financial results in 16 years.
"I have tremendous respect for the fantastic Princess onboard and shoreside teams and their dedication to creating memorable travel experiences, and it's a privilege to lead this remarkable brand," said Antorcha.
Holland America Line's Eurodam at sunset in Juneau, Alaska (Photo Credit: Sarah Kuta)
A 20-year HAL veteran Bodensteiner will manage all aspects of the award-winning, premium cruise line's business including its fleet of 11 ships sailing more than 500 cruises to over 450 ports in 110-plus countries and territories around the world.
Among her accomplishments, she spearheaded the deployment and rollout of an advanced corporate-wide revenue management system, and helped drive Holland America's strategy targeting high-value, high-affinity guests, enabling the cruise line to generate incremental customer demand through a variety of high-profile collaborations.
"After advocating for this amazing company for 20 years, I could not be prouder to take on the role of president," said Bodensteiner. "This is a tremendous opportunity to work together with my trusted leadership team to continue building on our rich history of helping millions of guests explore the world with expertly crafted itineraries, extraordinary service and genuine connections to each destination."
The Seabourn Quest sailing in Australia. (Photo Credit: Seabourn)
At Seabourn, Tamis brings more than three decades of ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel experience to his new role as president. He joins the company after serving as global president, Aimbridge Hospitality, leading the business and operations for its 1,500 hotels.
Previously Tamis led hotel and onboard operations for Royal Caribbean International and served as SVP of guest operations for Carnival Cruise Line. He also worked for more than 20 years in the luxury and boutique hotel space with brands such as Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and Ian Schrager Hotels.
"The most rewarding work in my career has been my time in cruise," said Tamis. "Combining that with my passion for creating the best vacation experiences in the world is a dream come true. I look forward to joining our team members, guests and travel advisors in building on what makes Seabourn special."
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