Carnival Cruise Line Appoints New COO

Carnival Cruise Line has named hotel industry veteran Peter Clarke as its new chief operations officer, effective Nov. 4, 2024.

Clarke joins Carnival from IHG Hotels & Resorts, where he served as vice president of luxury and lifestyle hotel operations, Americas. He’s held similar roles responsible for various U.S. and international regions at brands such as Hotel Indigo, Crowne Plaza, EVEN Hotels, and Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts.

“We will benefit from his broad knowledge in managing the many complexities of the hotel business with different owners across multiple properties…” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. “We talked a lot about the importance of our culture during the interview process and Peter’s reputation as a strong leader will help us continue to excel as we continue to grow with new ships and new destinations in an increasingly competitive industry.”