SANTA CLARITA, Calif.,
April 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
John Chernesky has been appointed to
the role of vice president, North America Sales for Princess
Cruises and Cunard Line, effective June 1. The Princess
Cruises veteran succeeds Brian
O'Connor who was recently appointed vice president, public
relations for the cruise line. In his new role, Chernesky will lead
the field sales team representing both lines to professional travel
retailers throughout the United
States and Canada.
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Chernesky, who has been with Princess Cruises for more than 22
years, most recently served as vice president, onboard revenue and
business development for the Holland America Group, where he
supported Princess Cruises, Holland America Line and Seabourn. In
this position, he was responsible for product development,
strategic analysis and creating growth opportunities for spa, fine
arts, casino photography, media production, shipboard
communications technology and branded credit cards.
"John brings an accomplished depth of valuable experience in
revenue management, business development and analysis, as well as
strategic marketing partnerships to his new role," said
Gordon Ho, senior vice president of
global marketing and North America
sales. "Additionally, our sales team and the travel professionals
community will benefit greatly from his exceptional product
knowledge and passion for the brand which has been demonstrated
throughout his long tenure in various key roles."
Ho added that a key part of Chernesky's role will be to provide
strategic marketing guidance to help retailers increase their
cruise sales with Princess and Cunard.
"I look forward to working with travel retailers across
North America to help them to grow
their business with our two world-class brands," said Chernesky.
"Travel professionals play a key role in our company's success and
I am committed to their success as well."
From 2009-2013, Chernesky served as director, onboard revenue
and product development. Since joining Princess Cruises in 1992, he
has also served in the hotel services department, helped manage the
design development of numerous new-builds and served as director,
passenger programs overseeing the youth and teen programs, onboard
media and enrichment programs.
He holds a B.S. degree in business administration (marketing)
from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and completed an executive
leadership program at UCLA's
Anderson School of Management.
Additional information about Princess Cruises is available
through a professional travel consultant, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS
(1-800-774-6237), or by visiting the company's website
at princess.com.
About Princess Cruises:
One of the best-known names in
cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise line and tour company
operating a fleet of 18 modern cruise ships renowned for their
innovative design and wide array of choices in dining,
entertainment and amenities, all provided in an environment of
exceptional customer service. A recognized leader in worldwide
cruising, Princess carries 1.7 million guests each year to
destinations around the globe ranging in length from three to 114
days. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc
(NYSE/LSE:CCL; NYSE: CUK).
Newsroom:
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