Neil Palomba has joined the board of Plantours Kreuzfahrten, which is owned and operated by the Ligabue Group.

According to a statement, Palomba, with a career at MSC Crociere, Costa Crociere and Carnival Cruise Line behind him, will be bringing his experience to support the phase of expansion and development of the cruise segment of the Ligabue Group.

“With the entry of Neil Palomba into Plantours,” said Group President, Inti Ligabue. “We are continuing the process of shaping the cruise company of the future. Neil Palomba will be a major asset: his strengths lie in his great experience and strategy ability, thanks to which he will bolster the vision to support the board and the management.”

Plantours operates in the ocean-going market with the Hamburg, and also owns a number of river ships. The company recently expanded its fleet with purchase of the Sans Souci luxury boutique river ship.

The company said that Palomba will help focus the company on the transformation of Plantours Kreuzfahrten. He will be working closely with the business owner and the company management, contributing to the implementation of the sales and marketing, pricing and revenue management strategies.