NEW YORK — Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has named KAI’s Edith Beaudoin as its dedicated National Sales Manager for North America.

The line is a pillar of the cruise industry and particularly well-known with German-speaking passengers.

In her new role, KAI’s Beaudoin will advise Hapag-Lloyd Cruises on a strategic and

operational level aimed at furthering the company’s presence in North America, with a specific focus on enhancing partnerships with the travel trade.

Leveraging her expertise, Beaudoin will lead efforts to strengthen relationships with travel advisors and industry professionals, ensuring that Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ bilingual offerings reach a wider audience.

“We are thrilled to welcome Edith Beaudoin to represent Hapag-Lloyd Cruises within KAI’s team,” said David Kartagener, KAI’s President. “Her wealth of experience and proven track record will be instrumental in expanding our reach in North America.”

All five of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ ships have received five-star ratings from Insight Guides (formerly Berlitz Cruise Guide), giving Hapag-Lloyd the position as the ‘best fleet worldwide’ (Insight Guides Cruising & Cruise Ships 2024).

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ luxury ships are EUROPA and EUROPA 2. In the

expedition sector, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has three modern sister ships: HANSEATIC nature, HANSEATIC inspiration (put into service in 2019), and HANSEATIC spirit (added in 2021).

 With an eye to sustainability and the environment, since 2020, the fleet has been running on low-pollutant marine gas oil, forgoing heavy fuel oil.

English-speaking guests are recommended to sail onboard EUROPA 2 and HANSEATIC inspiration, where everything onboard is offered in both German and English.

“Every voyage aboard MS EUROPA 2 and HANSEATIC inspiration is enhanced by the dedicated presence of international Guest Relations Managers, serving as an additional point of contact. The entirety of our onboard offerings is seamlessly accessible in English. We have observed a fond affinity among North American guests for our vessels and are happily extending our warm welcome to an even greater number of visitors from Canada and the U.S.,” says Elvir Johic, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ Director, Sales.

For more information on Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ see www.hl-cruises.com.