(MENAFN Editorial) Alex (Yucheng) Xiang Promoted to Managing Director of China

David Herrera to Return to Headquarter Offices to Lead Strategy and Corporate Development

MIAMI, Jan. 09, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:) (the 'Company') today announced enhancements to the organizational structure of its Asia Pacific operations that will enable it to further leverage the extensive corporate resources and expertise already in place in the region and continue to strengthen its presence in the Chinese cruise market.

Steve Odell, Senior Vice President & Managing Director Asia Pacific, has expanded his role to include the Company's China operations along with the greater Asia Pacific region. Alex (Yucheng) Xiang has been promoted to Managing Director of the Company's China operations, reporting to Odell. David Herrera, previously President of the Company's China operations and based in Shanghai, will relocate back to Miami as Senior Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development.

Since establishing the Company's offices in Shanghai and Beijing in 2015 and working closely with travel partners and government officials, Herrera has positioned the Company for long-term success in China. Under Herrera's leadership, the team successfully launched the first Norwegian Cruise Line ship based in China, Norwegian Joy, in 2017. With an established local team, a ship purpose-built for the Chinese cruise market and a commitment to delivering on Norwegian Cruise Line's 'First Class at Sea' promise, Herrera and his team achieved the fastest growth of any market for the Company in 2017. Carrying this momentum forward, Norwegian Joy will sail its first full year in the market in 2018, essentially doubling the Company's capacity in the region. As he takes on this new role, Herrera will report directly to Frank Del Rio, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.

'In his expansive new role, David will preside over our global corporate initiatives from our headquarters in Miami,' said Frank Del Rio, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. 'Since our announcement to enter the Chinese cruise market, David has led our local efforts and has positioned us for continued growth. We are thrilled with what he and the team have achieved in China and look forward to further success in this market.'

As part of this new organizational structure, Alex (Yucheng) Xiang, has been promoted to Managing Director of the Company's China operations and will serve as the first senior officer in the region. Xiang has been with the China team since day one as Vice President of Sales and has played a critical role in the region's success to date. His promotion is effective February 2, when he will assume leadership of the dedicated teams in Shanghai and Beijing. Prior to joining the Company, he held a number of senior executive roles in sales, marketing and business development, including Deputy General Manager, Sales & Marketing in China for Royal Caribbean Cruise Service (China) Co. Ltd.

'We are thrilled to have someone of Alex's caliber to lead our operations in China,' said Harry Sommer, Executive Vice President, International Business Development for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. 'I have worked closely with Alex since he joined the team, and he has been an integral part of every success we have achieved. I have full confidence that Alex will continue the great work David started in the region and continue to lead our China team from one success to the next.'

Steve Odell will take on an expanded role overseeing the greater Asia Pacific region, including China. Odell joined the Company in October 2015 to spearhead the launch of the Company's Asia Pacific headquarters in Sydney, bringing with him 30 years of cruise industry experience, 17 of those in Asia. In his expanded role, he is responsible for the strategic expansion, vision and continued growth of the Company's presence in the fast growing Asia Pacific market. He is currently Chairman of CLIA Australasia and a founding board member of the Asia Cruise Association. Odell will continue to report to Harry Sommer.

About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:) is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands.

With a combined fleet of 25 ships with approximately 50,400 berths, these brands offer itineraries to more than 510 destinations worldwide. The Company will introduce seven additional ships through 2025, and has an option to introduce two additional ships for delivery in 2026 and 2027.

Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 50-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising. Most notably, Norwegian revolutionized the cruise industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal cruise vacation on their schedule with no set dining times, a variety of entertainment options and no formal dress codes. Today, Norwegian invites guests to enjoy a relaxed, resort-style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea with a wide variety of accommodations options, including The Haven by Norwegian®, a luxury enclave with suites, private pool and dining, concierge service and personal butlers. Norwegian Cruise Line sails around the globe, offering guests the freedom and flexibility to explore the world on their own time and experience up to 27 dining options, award-winning entertainment, superior guest service and more across all of the brand's 15 ships.

Oceania Cruises offers an unrivaled vacation experience renowned for the finest cuisine at sea and destination-rich itineraries that span the globe. Expertly crafted voyages aboard designer-inspired, intimate ships call on ports across Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific and the Americas.

Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2017, Regent Seven Seas Cruises offers the industry's most inclusive luxury experience aboard its all-suite fleet. A voyage with Regent Seven Seas Cruises includes all-suite accommodations, round-trip domestic air and business-class air on intercontinental flights from U.S. and Canada, highly personalized service, exquisite cuisine, fine wines and spirits, unlimited internet access, sightseeing excursions in every port, gratuities, ground transfers and a pre-cruise hotel package for guests staying in concierge-level suites and higher.

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