SANTA CLARITA, Calif.,
Feb. 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/
-- Carnival Corporation & plc has announced the promotion
of Trey Hickey to the new position
of senior vice president, international sales for the Princess
Cruises brand.
In his most recent position as vice president of international
sales, Hickey spearheaded the sales strategy in Asia by converting the existing general sales
agent (GSA) network he built into Carnival plc offices in
Japan, China, Taiwan, Hong
Kong, Korea and Singapore. As a result of his success
working in international business and within the GSA network,
Hickey has helped define key strategies for the growth and success
of the Princess Cruises brand and has lead the company's success in
sourcing a diversified passenger base.
"Trey joined Princess 16 years ago and over time has continually
grown the sourcing of our international passengers by developing a
solid base of loyal and productive sales agents all over the
globe," said Anthony Kaufman,
executive vice president of international operations for Princess
Cruises. "His promotion further underscores our commitment to the
Asia markets and we look forward
to the contributions he will continue to bring to the
organization's growth in Asia and
beyond."
Hickey currently resides in Shanghai, where he will provide continued
focus on the expansion and development of the international sales
team and strategy, while continuing to manage worldwide general
sales agent relationships in Europe and South
America.
Additional information about Princess Cruises is available
through a professional travel consultant, by calling
1-800-774-6237, or by visiting the company's website at
princess.com.
About Princess Cruises:
One of the best-known names in
cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise line and tour company
operating a fleet of 18 modern cruise ships renowned for their
innovative design and wide array of choices in dining,
entertainment and amenities, all provided with the experience of
exceptional customer service. A recognized leader in worldwide
cruising, Princess carries 1.7 million guests each year to more
than 360 destinations around the globe on more than 150
itineraries ranging in length from three to 114 days. The
company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:CCL;
NYSE:CUK).
Newsroom:
Additional media information is available
at princess.com/news
For further information contact:
Brea Burkholz, bburkholz@princesscruises.com,
661-753-1542
Karen Candy,
kcandy@princesscruises.com, 661-753-1540
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