MSC Cruises Names Erin Douglas as SVP of Trade Sales, U.S.

Effective May 12, Erin Douglas will step into the role of MSC Cruises’ senior vice president of trade sales in the U.S. She joined MSC Cruises in 2022 and is being promoted from the role of vice president of strategic partnerships. Douglas partially replaces Koreen McNutt who left MSC Cruises in February.

In her new role, Douglas will lead MSC Cruises’ trade sales and relations initiatives, focusing on strengthening partnerships with travel agencies and advisors. She will report directly to Suzanne Salas, executive vice president of marketing, eCommerce and sales for MSC Cruises USA.

“Erin will play a pivotal role in leading trade sales, supporting our commercial functions and plans for growth in the U.S. market,” Salas said. “In 2025, we have seen record-breaking trade sales numbers, and we are confident she is the right person to continue supporting our travel advisors through those efforts and beyond. She is well respected within the industry and has an accomplished history, and we look forward to her contributions in this new capacity.”

Douglas brings over two decades of cruise industry experience, with a strong emphasis on business development and account management success. Before Joining MSC Cruises, she spent 14 years at Carnival Cruise Line, including nine years as senior director of strategic partnerships.

“I’m honored to step into this new role at such a pivotal time of expansion and opportunity at MSC Cruises,” Douglas said. “Our travel partners are at the heart of our growth and success, and I’m deeply committed to elevating those relationships and driving meaningful sales strategies across the trade channel.”