Josh Weinstein, CEO of Carnival Corporation & plc, has been appointed chairman of CLIA for a two-year term, from 2026 to 2027. Weinstein succeeds Jason Liberty, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group, who served as chairman during a period of continued recovery and growth for the industry.
Weinstein brings decades of leadership experience within the global cruise industry and will work closely with the GEC to advance the industry's shared priorities, including safe and reliable operations, responsible growth, and constructive collaboration with governments, ports, destinations, and other stakeholders worldwide.
“I am honored to lead the global cruise industry at a pivotal moment for our industry,” said Weinstein. “Delivering exceptional cruise experiences depends on a sustained focus on safe and reliable operations, as well as effective coordination across the industry. As we build for the future, the industry will continue to demonstrate its commitment to responsible growth, achieving our short-term greenhouse gas reduction targets and long-term ambitions, strengthening relationships with our port and destination partners, investing in workforce development, and making a positive contribution to the communities we serve.”.
As president, Weinstein will lead the guidance that the GEC provides to CLIA, including contributing to the definition of the association's strategies and ongoing efforts to promote policies that enable responsible operations, foster innovation, strengthen stakeholder confidence, and support initiatives that allow the cruise industry to continue generating economic and social benefits in key markets around the world.
“Josh brings deep experience and a thoughtful, collaborative approach to the role,” said Bud Darr, CLIA President and CEO. “On behalf of our members, I look forward to working closely with him, the Global Executive Committee, and the Board of Trustees to advance the industry’s shared priorities, including safe operations, responsible growth, and constructive collaboration with governments, ports, and destinations worldwide.”.
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