Central Florida’s cruise industry is set for a significant boost with the recent appointment of John Diorio as the new Head of Sales for North America at Celestyal Cruises. Reporting directly to Chief Commercial Officer Lee Haslett, Diorio is expected to leverage his vast experience and strategic insights to drive growth in the North American cruise market.
Lee Haslett expressed enthusiasm about Diorio’s arrival, stating, “We are thrilled to welcome John to the Celestyal team. He brings a wealth of experience in the North American cruise market and a proven track record of working closely with the trade to drive growth.” His onboarding is part of Celestyal’s strategic investment in key international markets, aiming to strengthen relationships with travel advisor partners worldwide.
Diorio comes to Celestyal after a successful seven-year tenure at Virgin Voyages, where he held the position of Vice President of North American Sales. His extensive background also includes significant roles such as Director of Sales at The Mark Travel Corporation and Vice President of Affiliate Marketing for Hotels.com (part of Expedia Group).
Expressing his excitement about joining the Celestyal team, Diorio stated, “I’m incredibly excited to join Celestyal at this pivotal time of growth and partnership expansion. I look forward to collaborating with such a dynamic and talented team as we work together to achieve our shared goals and build on the company’s remarkable success with the travel advisor community in North America.”
With a focus on expanding relationships and enhancing collaboration within the cruise industry, Celestyal is poised for growth. The company aims to solidify its presence among travel advisors, promoting unique cruise experiences that cater to evolving customer preferences.
For those interested in learning more about Celestyal’s offerings and initiatives, visit Celestyal’s official website. The appointment of Diorio underlines the company’s commitment to advancing its strategic goals and achieving greater market penetration in North America and beyond.
