CUNARD NAMES EUROPE'S MARLOW NEW PRESIDENT.Byline: Daily News VALENCIA - Cunard Line, a locally based division of the cruise line A cruise line is a company that operates cruise ships. Cruise lines have a dual character; they are partly in the transportation business, and partly in the leisure entertainment business, a duality that carries down into the ships themselves, which have both a crew headed by the giant Carnival Corp., has named a new president and managing director, officials said Monday. Carol Marlow, the company's managing director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa Europe, the Middle East and Africa, usually abbreviated to EMEA, is a regional designation used for government, marketing and business purposes. It is particularly common amongst North American based companies, who often divide their international operations into the , has been promoted to the post. She also has served as United Kingdom managing director for Princess Cruises Princess Cruises is an American cruise line, based out of Santa Clarita, California, that operates cruise ships also shares the same building with Cunard Line headquarters. It is one of the many cruise lines operated by the Carnival Corporation. and chairman of Swan Hellenic Swan Hellenic is a British cruise line specialising in tours of historical or cultural interest aimed at the upper end of the cruise market. It began in the 1950s when the Swan travel agency, operated by two brothers by the name of Swan, was asked to organise a tour for . ``I am delighted to be appointed to this position, because I believe there's a tremendous opportunity to help further develop the Cunard brand, and add to its impressive legacy of 165 years,'' Marlow, who is based in the United Kingdom, said in a statement. Cunard Line has operated ocean liners since 1840. Their vessels have a classic British heritage and include the legendary Queen Elizabeth Queen Elizabeth, or Elizabeth, may refer to: Living people
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``Perhaps because I am British, I have an especially strong passion for Cunard and for the unique experience we offer our guests,'' Marlow said. ``I also look forward to expanding our relationship with the travel agent community.'' Marlow will report to Peter Ratcliffe, chief executive officer of P&O Princess Cruises International, the Carnival Corporation division that includes Cunard, Princess, Carnival UK and Carnival Australia. Princess Cruises also maintains offices in Valencia. ``Her wide array of experience with a number of cruise companies, along with her leadership skills and understanding of international markets, will add considerably to the strength of the Cunard brand,'' Ratcliffe said in a statement. ``She is in an excellent position to help maximize the potential of Cunard around the globe, and help further develop the guest base for our distinctive ocean liner vacation experience.'' Since Marlow joined the company in 1997, she has been involved with various cruise brands, including Swan Hellenic and P&O Cruises in Europe. In 2002, she became responsible for growing the Princess Cruises business as United Kingdom managing director. Marlow in 2004 took over as managing director for Cunard Line in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. She became chairman of the cruise section of the UK Passenger Shipping Association in 2002, and has also recently become a director of the PSA (Professional Services Automation) An information system designed to organize, track and manage all opportunities, work, resources, costs, revenues and invoices to improve the productivity and efficiency of the workforce. . She will continue to be based in Britain, but will split her time between there and the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . |
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