Royal Caribbean International has named Chad Grospe as the new Vice President and Managing Director for the Asia-Pacific region.
Grospe, who has been with the company since 2017, previously oversaw international marketing across multiple regions including Asia-Pacific, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
His new role coincides with the scheduled arrival of Royal Caribbean’s two supersized ships, Ovation of the Seas in October 2024 and Anthem of the Seas in November 2024 in Singapore.
Grospe said he is excited to be joining the team at a “pivotal time as the industry continues to grow across the region”.
“I’m thrilled to join and lead the team in Asia-Pacific to build on the record-breaking business and accomplishments that Angie Stephen, now Senior Vice President of International, and the organisation achieved,” he stated.
“Many of the world’s most sought-after destinations and experiences are in Asia-Pacific, and Royal Caribbean has set the stage with award-winning ships and locales that will meet the growth across the region, with more memorable holidays for families and friends locally and from across the globe.”
Grospe also flagged APAC’s “immense potential” as a cruise travel market.
“I am excited to work closely with our talented team to push the envelope of what’s possible in the holiday industry,” he added.
“On a personal note, my family and I are eager to immerse ourselves in the vibrant culture of Asia.”
Royal Caribbean InternationalSenior Vice President Angie Stephen said Grospe was the perfect fit for the new role.
“With his vision, deep industry knowledge and proven experience working across international markets at Royal Caribbean, Chad is the right leader to continue the growth and success of the world’s largest and most loved cruise line in Asia,” she remarked.
“The future is bright for Royal Caribbean, and Chad and the Asia-Pacific team will be key to delivering millions of world-class holidays we bring to life around the world”.
Last week, Royal Caribbean unveiled details of its US$100M-plus (over AU$150 million) transformation of the Allure of the Seas, which will debut in April 2025.
In July, Allure’s sister ship Utopia of the Seas arrived in Port Canaveral (Orlando), marking the run-up to her first sailing.
