Royal Caribbean appoints Gavin Smith as Senior Vice President International

Royal Caribbean announced today it has appointed Gavin Smith to the role of Senior Vice President International, effective immediately.

In his new role, Smith will be responsible for all sales, marketing and commercial operations for the cruise brands Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises in Southeast Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, the Caribbean and Australasia, and he will report to Royal Caribbean International CEO Michael Bayley.

Smith opened Royal Caribbean's first Australian office in December 2008 as a Managing Director.

Smith will replace Dominic Paul, who announced his is leaving Royal Caribbean on May 1, 2016.