Following the recent lift in restrictions, Arnold Donald, President & CEO, Carnival Corporation, took the opportunity to join us in Southampton to see our successful start in returning to service.
During his visit he spent time with each of our Executive Leadership Team discussing our ongoing commitment and focus on the culture we want to create, the importance of compliance through commitment, the wellbeing of our people and our return to service protocols.
We also had the opportunity to showcase Iona and Queen Elizabeth while in port. Arnold was incredibly excited to see our ships creating unforgettable holiday happiness once more and was not only blown away by the condition of QE and of course, stunning Iona, but most of all, the clear commitment and enthusiasm of every member of crew on board.
Simon Palethorpe commented, “It was fantastic to have Arnold visit and to be able to showcase two of our stunning ships and for him to spend time with the teams onboard. It was a proud moment to see just how impressed he was by the passion and professionalism of all our people.”
Here are a few snaps from Arnolds visit:
Mid way through a tour of Queen Elizabeth on the breath taking main stairway
Left to right: Lee Powell – VP, Brand and Product Cunard, Arnold Donald – President & CEO Carnival Corporation, Captain Inger Klein Thorhauge, Simon Palethorpe – President, Carnival UK and Robbie Howie – Hotel General Manager Cunard.
Showcasing our brand new conservatory mini suites on Iona
Left to right: Helen Kimber – Hotel General Manager P&O Cruises, Arnold Donald – President & CEO Carnival Corporation, Captain Robert Camby, Rob Scott – VP, Sales, Marketing & Brand P&O Cruises.
Enjoying the tour of our stunning Iona
Rob Scott – VP, Sales, Marketing & Brand P&O Cruises, Simon Palethorpe – President, Carnival UK, Helen Kimber – Hotel General Manager P&O Cruises, Arnold Donald – President & CEO Carnival Corporation, Captain Robert Camby, Roger Frizzell – SVP, Corporate Communications, Carnival Corporation.