NCL appoints Katie Kania to senior director of agency sales, North America

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has appointed Katie Kania to senior director of agency sales, North America, following the appointment of Derek Lloyd to vice president of Strategic and National Accounts.

Katie will lead the Company’s field-based sales organization, working closely with travel advisors and agency partners across North America.

“Since joining NCL in 2019, Katie has been an incredible asset to the sales team,” said John Chernesky, Senior Vice President of North America Sales. “With her deep knowledge of the product and her impressive strategic planning, I have full confidence that Katie will step into this role successfully and continue to expand the positive impact of our sales’ team across North America.”

With more than 10 years of travel industry expertise and most recently serving as Director of Sales for Canada at Norwegian Cruise Line, Kania will continue fostering the relationships within the travel partner community.

“I am thrilled to step into this next chapter with NCL, and look forward to building on our Partners First commitment to being the easiest cruise line to do business with. It’s an exciting time at NCL as we look ahead to the launch of Norwegian Aqua in spring 2025; Norwegian Luna in 2026; the pier at our private island in the Bahamas, Great Stirrup Cay, later this year; and so much more!” said Katie Kania, Senior Director of Agency Sales, North America.

In addition to leading her new team of sales directors and business development Managers throughout North America and working closely with travel partners, Kania will also be developing and implementing a strategic marketing plan to align with NCL’s growth strategy.

Kania will be reporting to John Chernesky, senior vice president of North America Sales.