Emerald Cruises’ latest ship, the Emerald Sakara, is getting a notable cruise business advocate as its godmother, Cruise Lines International Association’s (CLIA) President and CEO, Kelly Craighead.
“Kelly portrays perfectly what we find special about Emerald Sakara, whose translated name means ‘thoughts become things,’ a meaning that represents both how we designed and built Emerald Sakara, and how we view Kelly’s leadership and contributions to the cruise industry as she guided us through some of our most challenging times, only to emerge stronger than ever,” said Ken Muskat, Managing Director of Scenic Group USA.
“Kelly’s unwavering commitment to our valued travel advisors and to responsible tourism at sea and in destinations around the globe aligns with Emerald Cruises’ passion for growth and success,” Muskat continued. “As our fleet continues to expand with our newest luxury Ocean Yacht designed to respectfully explore the world’s most unique destinations, we find it only befitting that Kelly, and through her, the CLIA team, be recognized and honored by Emerald Cruises as the Godmother of Emerald Sakara.”
About the Emerald Sakara
The luxurious yacht is anticipated to launch in August, with its naming ceremony happening in San Juan, Puerto Rico on December 2, 2023. It is the sister yacht to the award-winning Emerald Azzurra, which launched in 2022 as Emerald Cruises’ first-ever ocean vessel.
The yacht will function ample sustainability measures which have given it a Green Passport from the European Union; a number of eating and ingesting areas; a big infinity pool; a marina platform and solely 50 staterooms.
The ship will provide a concentrate on lively shore excursions and onboard wellings packages by way of the road’s EmeraldACTIVE program.
About Kelly Craighead, Emerald Sakara’s Godmother
Craighead has over twenty years of expertise in key roles throughout the journey business, serving because the United States senior consultant for journey and tourism, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s first-ever Deputy Assistant Secretary for Travel and Tourism, and extra just lately as President and CEO of CLIA, a number one affiliation of cruise strains throughout the globe, which beneath her management are anticipated to welcome extra cruisers this yr than in 2019.
Craighead can be Vice Chair and Executive Director of the Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation, a non-profit public charity enhancing the standard of life in communities served by the cruise business.
“I am honored to have been chosen as godmother to the luxury Ocean Yacht Emerald Sakara and am proud to represent this beautiful and ecologically friendly ship in this esteemed maritime tradition,” mentioned Kelly Craighead, President & CEO, Cruise Lines International Association. “The name Sakara reflects my deep personal belief that positive thoughts manifest reality, and the strong rebound of cruise from the past few years – along with our commitment to a future of sustainable cruising – demonstrates the optimism that drives this industry forward every day.”
“Additionally, Emerald Cruises’ Cherish the Planet ethos, built in accordance with the United Nations Sustainable Development goals, aligns with CLIA’s work around environmentally responsible tourism and protecting the destinations we visit,” Craighead continued.
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