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American Queen Voyages has named Cynthia D’Aust as president, effective October 3.
D’Aoust succeeds acting president David Giersdorf, who was appointed to that interim role in May.
Cindy D. Aust
Most recently, D’Aoust served as president of hospitality at Cape Resorts Management Company, Cape May, NJ and The Hamptons on Long Island, New York. D’Aoust was the global president and CEO of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) from 2015 to 2018.
She has nearly 40 years of travel and hospitality experience.
“We are thrilled to welcome Cindy to American Queen Voyage as our new president, bringing her unique history of successfully leading travel associations and hospitality brands,” said Kevin Rabbitt, CEO of AQV’s parent company, Hornblower Group. “With Cindy’s deep knowledge of the industry, her ability to grow brands, her tremendous talent, her leadership skills and her respected reputation, I am confident that she will be a great contributor to the success of American Queen’s journey in the future.”
D’Aoust is responsible for developing and implementing American Queen Voyages’ business strategy, driving growth for the leadership team and overseeing innovation efforts, performance and guest satisfaction.
“American Queen Voyages continues to carry on the brand’s heritage and tradition by always honoring what remains at the core — a commitment to excellence and a commitment to creating extraordinary experiences for our guests,” said D’Aoust. “I am excited to lead the team through this period of tremendous growth for American Queen Voyages as the company continues to elevate its brand even further in the coming years.”
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