Meet the newest member of our family, Andrea DeMarco, who joined Regent as Chief Sales and Marketing Officer in September 2021. She’s a cruise industry veteran with nearly 20 years of diverse experience drawn from several wide-ranging roles in the sector including investor relations, environmental, social & governance (ESG), sales and marketing, corporate finance, corporate communications and revenue management.
As the former Senior Vice President of Investor Relations, Corporate Communications and ESG for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, she brings a unique point of view to Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
Everything the brand stands for, from the amazing product to the world-class team both on our ships and shoreside, to our loyal guests who are part of our Regent family.
Yes! And that’s only the beginning. We continue to be at the forefront of including as much as possible into the cruise fare to allow our guests to concentrate on spending their time on truly relaxing and deciding what they want to do in the next wonderful destination. As we look to the future, we are building on our heritage of perfection with Seven Seas Grandeur™. Inspired by the past and stunningly reimagined for the future, she will offer our guests the unrivaled space, unparalleled service, exceptional cuisine and transformative experiences for which all Regent ships are known for, beginning the moment they step aboard.
While Wall Street and the financial industry is still very male-dominated, it is changing. There was a time where I was one of few women in the room, but it’s evolving and I am now joined by others. It’s certainly important to see women in leadership roles across a variety of industries. And I think it’s really important to have a diverse viewpoint around your management team, not only through gender, but also diverse backgrounds.
My advice to women as they navigate their career is to find your passion and follow it. Passion leads to success. In addition, challenge yourself by stepping outside of your comfort zone. When you push yourself to try something you’ve never done before is when you have breakthrough moments and when you grow most.
I am very proud of our accomplishments and our commitment to drive a positive impact on society and the environment through Sail & Sustain. Sustainability is extremely important in our industry. Regent visits over 450 destinations globally and our business is inextricably linked to the preservation of our planet and the protection of our shared resources.
Our team has done an amazing job delivering impactful sustainability initiatives. The cruise ecosystem extends to ports, tour operators, local suppliers and many other entities. We invest heavily in our destinations, support infrastructure development, sustain the environment and the livelihoods in areas we visit and boost local employment. We also procure various local supplies in port including food and beverages, hotel supplies, fuel and utilities, all of which help stimulate the local economy.
We are very committed to driving a positive impact, and even during. Even our pause in operations didn’t stop us from supporting communities in need. We, along with our sister brands, provided $10 million of cash support to six Alaska port communities who were severely impacted by the loss of cruise tourism during the pandemic.
The Amalfi Coast is one of my favorite places. I love the cuisine and nothing beats taking an excursion to Capri to witness that cobalt water. If you truly want to fall in love with cruising, embark on a Regent cruise to the Mediterranean.
Our exceptional service begins long before you step aboard. Your Personal Consultant will help you or your Travel Advisor plan your next luxury cruise vacation.