Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Harry Sommer, evp international business development, was on board Seven Seas Voyager at a media luncheon in Sydney February 4 when Steve McLaughlin was named vp sales Australasia for Oceania Cruises.

Sommer, who arrived in Sydney two days earlier, was to have hosted media on board Norwegian Star February 6 to mark the companys return to Australia after a hiatus of 15 years.

However, following the technical problems Norwegian Star has experienced during her voyage to Sydney from Hong Kong, the function was merged with the February 4 event on Seven Seas Voyager.

Norwegian Cruise Lines Steve Odell, vp and md Asia Pacific, told guests dining in the ships new French bistro, Chartreuse, that McLaughlin will take up his new position on March 13.

As reported here, McLaughlin had been Ponants director of sales Australia since January 2014.

Were thrilled to welcome Steve on board at such a crucial time for Oceania Cruises in Australasia, Odell said. Our local Australia office has had an incredibly successful first year and NCLH is firmly committed to further expansion in the three distinct market segments represented by our brands.

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