Crystal appoints new marketing VP
Luxury cruise line Crystal has named Kari Tarnowski as vice president of marketing
Tarnowski will report to marketing and sales SVP Carmen Roig, and will be based in Miami.
She will head up all marketing functions at Crystal including digital, advertising, loyalty programs and marketing communications.
Tarnowski has more than two decades’ experience in cruise and hospitality and served as head of marketing for a number of luxury cruise lines.
She was most recently chief marketing officer for Caribbean based Elite Island Resorts.
"We are thrilled to have Kari join our family during what continues to be one of the most exciting periods in Crystal’s history. Kari has a proven track record of success with well executed, creative campaigns, and I’m certain her expertise will blend beautifully with the talented team we have in place," Roig said.
She was also marketing SVP for Sandals and Beaches Resorts.
"Crystal is the leader in luxury cruising, and I look forward to seeing the success of this celebrated brand grow even further," Tarnowski said.
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