Ex-Oceania Cruises sales manager James Scott joins Cunard

Scott, who has previously held sales roles with Seabourn, Holland America Line and Norwegian Cruise Line, started his new position with Cunard on 3 January.

He will report into the luxury line’s sales director Thomas Mahoney. "We’re delighted to welcome James back to Carnival UK," Mahoney said.

"He has some great experience in the sector which will strengthen our team and benefit our agent partners as he looks to extend our reach and engagement across a wider portfolio of agents."

The appointment comes ahead of the launch of Cunard’s upcoming ship Queen Anne, which will sail its maiden voyage from Southampton to Lisbon next January.