Scenic Group Picks Weidacher For New Role

Benny Weidacher has joined Scenic Group as Vice President of Global Cruise Operations.

He will oversee all operational aspects of the company’s hotel services, culinary programs, expedition teams and technical departments for the award-winning river and ocean cruising yacht fleet for Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours, Scenic Eclipse and Emerald Cruises brands. He reports directly to Rob Voss, Scenic Group’s Chief Operating Officer.

As a 25-year cruise industry veteran, Weidacher most recently served as Vice President, Ship Operations Marine and Hotel for Madrid-based Pullmantur Cruise Lines.

Prior to that role, he was the Project Manager, New Build and Fleet Design for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and has also held a variety of leadership positions during his career including Hotel Director for both Royal Caribbean Cruise lines and Celebrity.