For immediate release
Left to right: Jillian Gray, Ministry of Grand Bahama; Auleena Robinson, Senior Executive,
Tourism Development Corporation; Brandon Culmer, Assistant General Manager, Celebration
Key, Shurmon Clarke, Human Resources Manager, Celebration Key.
Carnival Corporation partners with Tourism Development Corporation on Lifeguard
Workshop for Celebration Key Employment Opportunities
July 9, 2024 – Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the leading cruise company in
the Caribbean and world's largest cruise company, is partnering with the Bahamas Tourism Development
Corporation (TDC) in Grand Bahama to recruite lifeguards for its highly anticipated cruise port destination,
Celebration Key.
The qualification program will take place in Grand Bahama July 24 - 26 and will be free to applicants. The
lifeguard cohorts will run concurrently and consist of a registration process, human resources screening,
and a swimming skills assessment in both open sea and pool by accredited evaluators. Applicants who
pass this phase will be shortlisted for employment at Celebration Key, with Carnival Corporation
conducting their lifeguard certification.
“The safety of our guests is of the utmost importance to Carnival Corporation,” said Brandon Culmer,
Assistant General Manager, Celebration Key. “These lifeguard positions are key to the atmosphere of
carefree adventure and laid-back fun that we are seeking to create at this amazing destination. I am very
proud that Grand Bahamians are being given first choice to fill these critical roles.”
The lifeguard positions are the latest in a series of exciting opportunities to open up for Grand Bahamians
at Celebration Key, which is set to debut in 2025 and expected to boost the Grand Bahama economy,
creating 700 permanent jobs.
“Carnival Corporation is committed to providing as many direct employment opportunities as possible to
Grand Bahamians,” said Shurmon Clarke, Human Resources Manager, Celebration Key. “Partnering with
the TDC, which focuses on enhancing the hospitality industry to the benefit of Bahamians, is the best way
to ensure that all residents of the island are aware of and have access to the many fantastic opportunities
we are creating.”
TDC, a division of the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investment and Aviation, provides support for
Bahamian professionals in the hospitality industry in an effort to grow the Bahamian economy. Ian
Ferguson, Executive Director & CEO said: “Collaborations with valued partners like Carnival Corporation
is vital to our mission to support as many Bahamians as possible and increase their presence in the
industry. Celebration Key represents a very exciting prospect for hundreds of Bahamians, with a number
of substantial opportunities at every phase of the project.”
With its recently announced $100 million pier extension, the now $600 million cruise port is poised to
make a significant impact on the community of Grand Bahama.
In addition to direct employment opportunities, Carnival Corporation has pledged to collaborate closely
with Bahamian-owned businesses, with the goal of having at least 75% of outlets at its new Celebration
Key destination owned and operated by Bahamians. Direct and indirect employment opportunities for
Bahamians include food and beverage, retail, shore excursions, transportation and subcontracting
services.
To date, more than 180 Bahamians from various islands are actively engaged in the construction phase,
representing 96% of the total workforce, with 29 of the 31 construction companies onsite being wholly
Bahamian-owned and operated.
To register for the lifeguard qualification program, visit: https://form.jotform.com/241763306858868
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About Carnival Corporation & plc
Carnival Corporation & plc is the largest global cruise company, and among the largest leisure travel
companies, with a portfolio of world-class cruise lines – AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa
Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises (Australia), P&O Cruises (UK), Princess Cruises,
and Seabourn.
Additional information can be found on www.carnivalcorp.com, www.aida.de, www.carnival.com,
www.costacruise.com, www.cunard.com, www.hollandamerica.com, www.pocruises.com.au,
www.pocruises.com, www.princess.com, and www.seabourn.com.
For information on Carnival Corporation’s industry-leading sustainability initiatives, visit
www.carnivalsustainability.com.
Carnival Corporation Media Contacts:
Jody Venturoni, Carnival Corporation & plc, jventuroni@carnival.com
Caroline Slaton, LDWW, caroline@ldww.co