Alicia Steuart, Senior Director of Sales, Oceania Cruises. (Photo Credit: Oceania Cruises)
WHY IT RATES: The two cruise industry veterans will play important roles as Oceania Cruises looks to grow and improve its travel advisor partnerships in 2026 and beyond.—Patrick Clarke, TravelPulse Senior Editor
Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading destination- and culinary-focused luxury cruise line, today announced two key appointments within its North America Sales leadership team, reinforcing the company’s continuing focus on its travel advisor partnerships and trade sales organization. Alicia Steuart has joined Oceania Cruises as Senior Director of Sales, while Michael von Wittenau transitions to the newly created role of Senior Director of National Accounts and Partner Engagement.
Steuart joins Oceania Cruises following more than 26 years with Carnival Cruise Line, where she most recently served as Senior Sales Director, Strategic Partnerships, overseeing major host agencies, online travel agencies, consortia and key trade relationships. In her new role, she will oversee Oceania Cruises’ team of Business Development Managers across the United States and Canada, leading the company’s frontline field sales efforts. With extensive experience cultivating agency relationships and driving advisor sales performance, Steuart brings a proven ability to grow partner engagement and deliver results. She will report to Tricia Wolf, Vice President of Sales for North America.
Michael von Wittenau, Senior Director of National Accounts and Partner Engagement, Oceania Cruises. (Photo Credit: Oceania Cruises)
Von Wittenau, who has been with Oceania Cruises for more than a decade, will assume responsibility for the company’s consortia partnerships, industry associations and broader advisor engagement and training initiatives. The newly created role reflects Oceania Cruises’ continued focus on deepening relationships with key trade partners and enhancing the support provided to the advisor community. Having previously served as both a frontline sales leader and a leader of sales teams, von Wittenau brings extensive practical experience and a deep understanding of the trade channel. Prior to joining Oceania Cruises, he held roles with Signature Travel Network and Crystal Cruises. He will report to Emily Loewy, Vice President of Sales Strategy and Operations.
“We are committed to being the cruise line of choice for our travel partners,” said Nathan Hickman, Senior Vice President and Chief Sales Officer of Oceania Cruises. “From meaningful enhancements that improve advisor earnings to the continued strengthening of our sales organization, every decision we make is grounded in bolstering our partnerships. Alicia and Michael bring deep experience, strong leadership and a proven track record of delivering results for both their teams and their partners. Along with Tricia Wolf, Emily Loewy and Joe Eastep, Senior Director Business Development, I am incredibly confident in the leadership team we have in place."
These appointments further strengthen Oceania Cruises’ North America sales leadership structure and ensure the company is well positioned to support its growing network of travel partners. With dedicated leadership across field sales, national accounts, partner engagement, sales strategy and operations, the team will continue to provide advisors with accessible support, strategic resources and meaningful opportunities to grow their businesses with Oceania Cruises.
For more information on Oceania Cruises’ collection of intimate, luxurious ships and curated global itineraries, visit OceaniaCruises.com or call 855-OCEANIA.
SOURCE: Oceania Cruises press release.
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