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Norwegian Cruise Line appoints Neil Brodie as head of ‘Experiences at sea division’
Mumbai: Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) global cruise travel announced the appointment of Neil Brodie as vice president of ‘Experiences at Sea’, Charters, Meetings and Incentives (“CM&I”) and Events. Brodie succeeds Anthony Diaz, who served as senior vice president since August 2021 and will now stay on with the company as a special advisor through June 2024.
In his new role, Brodie will lead the sales, growth and business operations for the charter, meetings and incentives department by creating dynamic experiences at sea for a variety of corporate, themed, and affinity-based events across the NCL, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands.
Norwegian Cruise Line president David J. Herrera said, “I’m thrilled to have Neil Brodie step into this role as vice president overseeing the development of corporate events, incentive groups and full-ship charter programs for all three brands,”
“Neil has proven to be an integral leader within the Company by guiding the team to have its most successful year in 2023, and I have no doubt that he will continue to accelerate the tremendous growth this year.” he added.
In 2023, ‘Experiences at Sea’ kicked off the year with 13 back-to-back cruises from January to March, hosting a range of themed, corporate group and affinity events at sea. The year concluded with the CM&I team being responsible for completing 21 charters, a 133 per cent increase from the prior year, including the longest charter in company history at 109 nights.
Commenting on his appointment,‘Experiences at Sea,’ CM&I and Events vice president Neil Brodie,“I’m tremendously honored to have this opportunity to lead our team into the new year following an incredibly outstanding 2023, The future is incredibly bright, and our team is the best in the business as they are extremely passionate about offering one-of-a-kind group events by tailoring our clients’ wants and needs to the right ship, itinerary and experience across all three brands — their dedication is unmatched.”
CM&I at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd former senior vice president Anthony Diaz said, “Neil and I have worked closely together for the last couple of years, and it has been such a pleasure to watch him grow into the leader that he is today. With Neil’s commitment and the proven results, he has fervently displayed to the organisation, he is perfectly well-suited to lead the team into a successful future, and I feel fortunate to be able to maintain my relationship with him in an advisory role.”
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Axis Bank named Official Banking Partner of DP World PGTI
Partnership supports all tournaments this season to grow professional golf in India.
MUMBAI: Axis Bank just teed up a hole-in-one partnership because when a bank sponsors golf’s biggest swing in India, even the fairways feel more financially secure. Axis Bank has been appointed Official Banking Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI), strengthening its commitment to sporting excellence and community engagement while backing the growth of professional golf across the country.
Under the partnership, Axis Bank will support all DP World PGTI tournaments this season, contributing to talent development, enhanced tournament experiences and wider fan engagement. The collaboration aligns the bank’s values of precision, discipline and trust with the Tour’s focus on performance and opportunity.
Axis Bank executive director Munish Sharda said, “We are pleased to partner with DP World PGTI as its Official Banking Partner. Golf embodies precision, discipline, and a pursuit of excellence qualities that strongly reflect who we are at Axis Bank. This association also strengthens our engagement with India’s growing premium customer segments, where the sport has a deep and enduring connect.”
Professional Golf Tour of India president Kapil Dev said, “We are extremely pleased to welcome Axis Bank as a Tour Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India. Partnerships of this stature play a vital role in strengthening the foundation of the Tour, enhancing opportunities for our players, and expanding the sport’s reach across the country.”
Professional Golf Tour of India CEO Amandeep Johl added, “Axis Bank’s strong legacy of excellence, innovation, and nationwide reach aligns perfectly with DP World PGTI’s goal to elevate professional golf in India and provide greater opportunities for our players.”
In a sport where every stroke counts and every partnership drives distance, Axis Bank isn’t just backing golfers, it’s investing in the fairway to future, turning India’s greens into a stage where precision meets passion and every drive has the power to inspire.
