Carnival Cruise Line sales chief Adolfo Perez steps down

Carnival Cruise Line senior vice-president of global sales and trade marketing Adolfo Perez is to retire after 43 years with the company.

Perez started his career as a ticket agent while at high school and has since held a range of positions including vice-president of Carnival UK & Ireland, where he opened the line’s London office.

He was given Clia’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2022.

He said: “I have had the privilege of holding many different roles during my career with Carnival, but these last few years working with both the sales team and the travel advisor community has been a highlight.

“The passion of selling travel and giving guests and clients amazing vacations and experiences is really an invigorating way to spend your work day, and I am thankful for all the terrific people that have made this job such a great way to finish my career with Carnival.”

Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line, said: “Adolfo has been a valuable leader at Carnival for over four decades, and it’s hard to imagine Carnival without Adolfo.

“We know this was a difficult decision for him to make but we are supportive of his personal plans and wish him only the best as he moves to a very well-deserved retirement.”

Micky Arison, chairman of Carnival Corporation, added: “Adolfo’s dedication to Carnival and to our travel advisor partners will forever be remembered by his ‘Travel Agents Rock’ tattoo and his contributions to our company and the industry are many.

“He retires from Carnival with many friends and admirers who wish him well, including myself.”

Duffy said plans for the leadership of Carnival’s sales and trade marketing team will be announced at a later date.