CLIA names new Director General for Europe
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), has appointed Marie-Caroline Laurent as Director General for CLIA in Europe, effective from 15 November 2021.
Marie-Caroline is a transport policy expert who has worked in leadership roles at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for nearly a decade, including serving as Assistant Director for EU Affairs.
Previously she worked in policy development for the Association of European Airlines and has also served as a parliamentary adviser at the European Parliament and as senior policy officer at the American Chamber of Commerce to the EU.
Kelly Craighead, President and CEO, CLIA said: "I’m delighted to welcome Marie-Caroline Laurent who will draw on a wealth of experience within the European transport policy arena to showcase cruise at the heart of sustainable tourism and demonstrate its value to the wider maritime sector."
She succeeds Ukko Metsola who will stay on as adviser to the new Director General until the end of 2021 to support the transition prior to a planned return to the Royal Caribbean Group.
"I want to thank Ukko Metsola for his leadership in Europe during a critical transitional period as cruise operations have continued a phased return to service," Craighead said.
Marie-Caroline Laurent said: "I’m passionate about the positive impact of transport and tourism sectors supporting businesses and livelihoods in every European country. Cruise lines are at the forefront of green maritime innovation and are well positioned to help the EU to drive green growth. I’m looking forward to working together with cruise lines, our industry partners and policy makers."
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CLIA names new Director General for Europe – Support
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), has appointed Marie-Caroline Laurent as Director General for CLIA in Europe, effective from 15 November 2021.
Marie-Caroline is a transport policy expert who has worked in leadership roles at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for nearly a decade, including serving as Assistant Director for EU Affairs.
Previously she worked in policy development for the Association of European Airlines and has also served as a parliamentary adviser at the European Parliament and as senior policy officer at the American Chamber of Commerce to the EU.
Kelly Craighead, President and CEO, CLIA said: "I’m delighted to welcome Marie-Caroline Laurent who will draw on a wealth of experience within the European transport policy arena to showcase cruise at the heart of sustainable tourism and demonstrate its value to the wider maritime sector."
She succeeds Ukko Metsola who will stay on as adviser to the new Director General until the end of 2021 to support the transition prior to a planned return to the Royal Caribbean Group.
"I want to thank Ukko Metsola for his leadership in Europe during a critical transitional period as cruise operations have continued a phased return to service," Craighead said.
Marie-Caroline Laurent said: "I’m passionate about the positive impact of transport and tourism sectors supporting businesses and livelihoods in every European country. Cruise lines are at the forefront of green maritime innovation and are well positioned to help the EU to drive green growth. I’m looking forward to working together with cruise lines, our industry partners and policy makers."
TravelMole Editorial Team
Editor for TravelMole North America and Asia pacific regions. Ray is a highly experienced (15+ years) skilled journalist and editor predominantly in travel, hospitality and lifestyle working with a huge number of major market-leading brands. He has also cover in-depth news, interviews and features in general business, finance, tech and geopolitical issues for a select few major news outlets and publishers.
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