Greek cruise line Celestyal has appointed John Diorio vice president and managing director for North America. He most recently was at Virgin Voyages.
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John Diorio
Diorio will launch an advisor engagement strategy at Celestyal as he works to develop the cruise line's strategic business plan for North America, the company said.
Diorio departed Virgin Voyages in March after seven years and was most recently its vice president for North American sales.
He had also worked in sales at vacation packager Mark Travel and in marketing at Hotels.com.
"I'm incredibly excited to join Celestyal at this pivotal time of growth and partnership expansion," Diorio said. "I look forward to collaborating with such a dynamic and talented team as we work together to achieve our shared goals and build on the company's remarkable success with the travel advisor community in North America."
Brandon Townsley, Celestyal's previous vice president for North America, has left the company.