The NCL LUNA ship in the Bahamas. Photo: Amit Cotler Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced the appointment of Gary Anslow, vice president and general manager of the UK and Ireland region, to the position of vice president and general manager of the Middle East and Africa region.
Gary Anslow. Photo: NCLAnslow will replace Kevin Bubolz, who led NCL's operations and growth in the region in recent years, and will now take full responsibility for the company's operations in continental Europe.
Kevin Bubolz, Vice President, NCL (Photo: Norwegian Cruise Line)The appointment is part of a broader organizational move within NCL's international division that will consolidate sales and marketing functions under a single regional management. Anslow and Boboltz will lead operations in their respective regions.
Gary Anslow, incoming Vice President and Head of Business Operations for the Middle East and Africa: "I am very pleased to take on the responsibility of leading Norwegian Cruise Line's operations in the Middle East and Africa region. This is a region with significant potential for the company, and I look forward to working closely with our partners and agents and continuing to build our brand and operations in the local markets, and in Israel in particular".
The appointment comes at a time of significant expansion for NCL with new European sailings for 2027, investments in the private island of Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas, including the opening of Great Tides Waterpark on September 4, and innovative new ships joining the company's fleet.
NCL's new water park at Great Stirrup Cay (Photo: Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings)