Seabourn, the luxury brand in the Carnival Corporation & plc group, said it has named seasoned hospitality executive Chris Austin as Senior Vice President, Global Sales and Marketing.

In the role, Austin will be responsible for Seabourn's overall marketing efforts, brand management, sales, and public relations. "Chris is a perfect fit to lead our global sales and marketing efforts during a period where we are expanding our fleet and overall capacity," said Richard Meadows, president of Seabourn.