Century Cruises Appoints New VP of Air

Century Cruises has appointed Ralph Monteleone as vice president of Century Air. He will be responsible for supporting the company’s continued expansion across the Americas and Europe by developing programs that span air, transportation, hotel, and land services.

Monteleone brings decades of experience in cruise and air travel programs, corporate travel systems, and global airlines partnerships. Throughout his career he has led initiatives that integrated air and cruise experiences, negotiated strategic agreements with international partners, and implemented advanced booking and expense management technologies to enhance efficiency and elevate the guest experience.

He has previously held positions at United Airlines, Royal Caribbean, Crystal Cruises, Vantage Tours, and, most recently, Viking.

“I have had the pleasure of working with Ralph both as a supplier partner and during his tenure at United Airlines,” said David Fredericks, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Century Cruises. “The programs he is developing—spanning air, transportation, hotel, and land services—will play a vital role in delivering exceptional experiences for our travel partners and guests across China, Egypt, Europe, and other expanding markets. We are fortunate to have Ralph on our team and look forward to sharing these exciting initiatives in the near future.”

Century Cruises operates a fleet of eight ships in China but recently announced plans for five new vessels in Europe and five in Egypt.