WHY IT RATES: Steve
Odell rejoins Regent Seven Seas Cruises as Chief Sales Officer, being entrusted
with enhancing the company’s global sales operations, fostering travel partner
relationships and capitalizing on the brand's recent milestone with the launch
of the luxurious Seven Seas Grandeur. — Laurie Baratti, TravelPulse Associate
Writer
Regent Seven Seas
Cruises, the world’s leading luxury cruise line, announced today the
appointment of Steve Odell to the position of Chief Sales Officer, effective
January 15, 2024. Odell will be responsible for the world-class sales
organization including maximizing opportunities across all booking distribution
channels and deepening valued travel partner relationships. In his new
role, Odell will report directly to Andrea DeMarco, President of Regent Seven
Seas Cruises.
Odell rejoins
Regent and brings with him a wealth of experience in the luxury travel industry
having most recently tenured for Regent as Senior Vice President and Managing
Director of the Asia Pacific region for seven years.
“I’m thrilled to
welcome Steve back into the Regent family, whose insight, knowledge and
contacts within the luxury travel space will continue to allow us to position
Regent for long-term success,” said Andrea DeMarco, President of Regent Seven
Seas Cruises. “Steve will be supported by an already strong team of sales
leaders as we aim to empower and invest in our valued travel partners around
the globe as, together, we take Regent to new heights.”
“I couldn’t be
happier to be returning to Regent at such an exciting time for the brand having
just launched the sixth ship of The World’s Most Luxurious Fleet, Seven
Seas Grandeur,” stated Steve Odell, Chief Sales Officer for Regent Seven
Seas Cruises. “The growth of the Regent fleet represents a tremendous
opportunity for our fantastic Travel Advisors around the world and I look
forward to growing our luxury cruise business together.”
A cruise industry
veteran with over 35 years of experience, Odell joined Regent in October 2015
to spearhead the launch of the Company’s Asia Pacific business across all three
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings’ brands. In 2019, Odell transitioned to focus on
the strategic expansion, vision and continued growth of the Company’s presence
in the Asia Pacific market solely for Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Oceania
Cruises.
“Having worked
with Steve for many years I know the breadth of knowledge and experience he
will bring to this role, paying dividends for both Regent and our valued Travel
Partners as we provide their clients with An Unrivaled Experience,” said Shawn
Tubman, Senior Vice President of Sales North America for Regent Seven Seas
Cruises. “With Steve’s strong luxury travel acumen supporting our global sales
strategy and the appetite for luxury cruising continuing to grow, it’s a great
time for Travel Advisors to take advantage of the opportunities we offer,
especially our generous Upgrade Your Horizon 2-category suite
upgrade and low deposit offer.”
“I’m delighted to
see Steve return to Regent having worked with him closely in his previous roles
with the Company, and I am certain he will make significant contributions to
the mutual success of Regent and our valued Travel Partners,” added Caroline Smith,
Managing Director, International, for Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
SOURCE: Regent Seven Seas Cruises press release.
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