Cruise Saudi appoints Aroya Cruises'...

Joerg Rudolph joins from his role as managing director of Costa Cruises in Germany

Joerg Rudolph has been announced as AROYA Cruises first President, bringing with him 30 years of experience, including 20 years in the global cruise sector.

Having previously worked at a senior level for TUI, AIDA Cruises, Carnival and Royal Caribbean International, Rudolph’s experience makes him the ideal choice to lead as president of Cruise Saudi’s owned cruise line.

As president, Rudolph will be responsible for delivering Aroya Cruises to market, launching the first cruise line designed to cater to a Middle Eastern audience.

His duties will include overseeing the cruise line’s operations and financials, encompassing sales, marketing, guest experience, itinerary planning, revenue management, customer-oriented services, and developing and implementing strategies to grow the business.

Cruise Saudi CEO Lars Clasen said: “Cruise Saudi has grown rapidly as a business over the last few years and Joerg Rudolph’s appointment as president of Aroya Cruises is a milestone in the company’s journey to providing a unique offering delivered to an exceptional standard.”

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Rudolph added: “To be part of delivering such a unique and innovative product catering specifically for a new source market is an incredible opportunity.”

Aroya Cruises’ will officially launch later in 2024. Meanwhile, Cruise Saudi aims to welcome more than 1.3 million cruise passengers to Saudi per year by 2035.

For more information, visit www.cruisesaudi.com and www.aroyacruises.com