Emerald Cruises has introduced that Kelly Craighead, President and CEO of the Cruise Traces Worldwide Affiliation (CLIA), would be the godmother of its second ocean-going luxurious yacht, Emerald Sakara. The naming ceremony will happen on December 2, 2023 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Craighead is a extremely revered chief within the journey and tourism trade. She has over 20 years of expertise in the private and non-private sectors and has served as the USA authorities’s senior consultant for journey and tourism, and the first-ever Deputy Assistant Secretary for Journey and Tourism on the U.S. Division of Commerce.
Underneath Craighead’s management, CLIA has honed its deal with leveraging its numerous neighborhood to advocate for a sustainable cruise trade. Throughout the multi-year pandemic, Craighead and the CLIA workforce labored tirelessly to assist make sure the long-term viability of cruising and the flexibility to soundly return to operations according to different journey sectors. In 2023, the cruise trade is projected to hold 31.5 million passengers – surpassing traditionally sturdy 2019 ranges.

Craighead can be a powerful advocate for environmental sustainability. She serves as Vice Chair and Government Director of the Cruise Trade Charitable Basis, a non-profit public charity dedicated to bettering the standard of life in communities served by the cruise trade.

Emerald Cruises is a state-of-the-art ocean yacht that’s designed to be environmentally pleasant. It options plenty of sustainable applied sciences, together with engines that meet IMO tier III emission laws, and a wastewater therapy system that meets the best worldwide requirements.

The naming of Emerald Sakara is a major milestone for Emerald Cruises. It’s a testomony to the corporate’s dedication to sustainability and its dedication to offering company with an unforgettable journey expertise.

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