Tanay Desai was appointed Vice President of Commercial Strategy & Analytics. Desai has an extensive background in the hospitality, travel, and tourism industry, and more than 11 years of experience optimizing pricing and developing revenue strategies. He previously worked at the cruise line’s parent company Hornblower Group as Senior Director, Business Analytics and Insights and as Director, Consumer Insights.
Ilan Biran joins American Queen Voyages as Senior Director, Group Sales. Biran has more than 25 years of business development and sales experience. Previously, he worked as Business Development Manager, National Accounts at Norwegian Cruise Line, and as Director of Sales and Business Development at Expedia Cruises.