Hilton Grand Vacations announced the appointment of Christine Duffy to its board of directors. Duffy is president of Carnival Cruise Line, the flagship brand of Carnival Corporation.
Duffy oversees a global cruise business serving millions of guests annually. She brings more than 30 years of leadership experience across the travel and hospitality industry, including expertise in operations, commercial strategy, and customer engagement.
Hilton Grand Vacations said Duffy’s experience leading global hospitality businesses will support the company’s long-term growth strategy. Her appointment also adds further travel and consumer experience expertise to the company’s board.
Before joining Carnival Cruise Line in 2015, Duffy served as president and CEO of Cruise Lines International Association, where she represented the global cruise industry. Earlier in her career, she held leadership roles at Maritz and McGettigan Partners.
Duffy currently serves on the board of directors of Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation. Her background spans cruise, hospitality, entertainment, customer engagement, and global travel operations.
Hilton Grand Vacations is a global timeshare company and the exclusive vacation ownership partner of Hilton. The company is headquartered in Orlando, Florida, and develops, markets, and operates vacation ownership resorts in select destinations.
Hilton Grand Vacations serves more than 720,000 Club Members. The company provides vacation ownership programs, services, and flexible travel experiences for members around the world.
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“We are pleased to welcome Christine to our board of directors. Christine’s extensive experience leading global hospitality businesses and driving commercial and operational excellence will be a valuable addition to our board. Her perspective will further strengthen our ability to deliver long-term growth and enhanced experiences for our members and guests.”
Len Potter, Chairman of Hilton Grand Vacations’ Board of Directors
