Gary Anslow, Vice President UK, Ireland, Middle East, and Africa. Photo: NCL The international cruise company Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) appoints Gary Anslow as Vice President and Business Operations Manager for the Middle East and Africa region.
Anslow, who previously served as Vice President and Operations Manager for NCL in the UK and Ireland, will replace Kevin Bubolz.
Bubolz, who led NCL's operations in the region and its growth process in recent years, will focus on managing operations in Continental Europe.
The appointment is part of a broader organizational change within NCL's international division, where sales and marketing systems will be unified under one regional management. Anslow and Bubolz will lead the operations in their respective regions within the new structure.
NCL appoints Gary Anslow. Photo: NCLNCL notes that Israel continues to be an important market for the company, with potential for further growth in the coming years. As part of this, the company plans to continue collaborating with the Israeli tourism industry and strengthen support for local travel agents.
The appointment comes amid a period of expansion in NCL's operations, including new European cruise itineraries planned for 2027, investments in their private island Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas, and the anticipated addition of new ships to the fleet.
Investments on the private island include the Great Tides Waterpark, a new waterpark set to open on September 4.
Gary Anslow, incoming Vice President and Business Operations Manager 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. This is a region with significant potential for the company, and I look forward to working closely with our partners and agents to continue building our brand and business in local markets, particularly in Israel."