In a statement the New York-listed cruiseshipoperator said Jorge Vilches was hired to serve as the new head of Pullmantur,which is one of six of the US company’s brands.

Royal Caribbean noted Vilches spentthe last ten years of his career in the travel industry. Prior to today’sappointment it said he served as CEO of the Latam Airlines Group, which isheadquartered in Santiago, Chile.

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