MSC Cruises Names New Senior VP of Trade Sales for the US

Image: MSC World America (Photo Credit: MSC Cruises)
Image: MSC World America (Photo Credit: MSC Cruises)
Lacey Pfalz
by Lacey Pfalz
Last updated: 9:00 AM ET, Wed May 7, 2025

MSC Cruises announced today that Erin Douglas, the current Vice President of Strategic Partnerships for MSC, has been promoted and will serve as the company’s Senior Vice President of Trade Sales in the United States, effective May 12. 

Douglas originally started with MSC Cruises in 2022, when she joined as Vice President of Field Sales before being promoted to her current position.

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Erin Douglas is the new SVP of Trade Sales for MSC Cruises USA. (Photo Credit: MSC Cruises)

As Senior Vice President of U.S. Trade Sales, Douglas will focus on strengthening the company’s relationship with travel advisors and travel agencies, and will report directly to Suzanne Salas, EVP of Marketing, eCommerce and Sales for MSC Cruises USA. 

She began working within the travel industry as a travel advisor, so her experience will be a key strength to the new position. 

“I’m honored to step into this new role at such a pivotal time of expansion and opportunity at MSC Cruises,” said Douglas. “Our travel partners are at the heart of our growth and success, and I’m deeply committed to elevating those relationships and driving meaningful sales strategies across the trade channel. Together, we’ll continue to build momentum and bring more guests aboard to experience the exceptional value and experiences MSC Cruises delivers across the globe.”

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Lacey Pfalz is Associate Editor at TravelPulse. She's a passionate advocate of responsible travel and believes the best travel experiences happen outside of a planned itinerary. Lacey currently lives in rural Wisconsin. She can be reached at [email protected].

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