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Carnival Corporation’s New Assistant General Manager of Celebration Key, Brandon Culmer
Grand Bahama Resident Returns Home to
Take Up Post as Assistant General Manager of Celebration Key
July 8, 2024 – Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest cruise
company, announced that Brandon Culmer is returning home to Grand Bahama as Assistant General
Manager of Celebration Key, the transformative cruise port destination set to create a huge economic
boost for the island.
In his new role, Culmer will report directly to Carnival Corporation’s Director of Operations, Bahamas
Destinations and will manage all operational aspects of Celebration Key. He will work closely with the
over 700 onsite team members and five distinct “portals” to provide guests with endless ways to unlock
their own kind of fun when this incredible island paradise opens in summer 2025. Culmer will also be
responsible for fostering strong relationships with the Grand Bahama community, engaging residents and
businesses in making Celebration Key a top global destination and helping to stimulate job growth and
economic impact locally in Grand Bahama.
“Returning to my home of Grand Bahama where I can put my experience and skills to work alongside the
ever-growing pool of local talent at Celebration Key is a dream come true,” said Culmer. “Like so many
others, I left Grand Bahama in search of new opportunities when the local economy was struggling, but I
always planned to return and contribute to the prosperous development of my island. Celebration Key is
creating so many great career pathways for Grand Bahamians and I am just one of many who are
returning home to be a part of this ambitious project.”
With an impressive background of leadership and excellence in the hospitality industry, Culmer brings to
the role a wealth of experience and a commitment to delivering unparalleled guest experiences. His
journey to Celebration Key is marked by notable achievements, including recently earning the prestigious
Star Award for Outstanding Leadership from the Baha Mar Resort in Nassau where he previously served
as assistant general manager of water park operations. Under his guidance, the department maintained
an impeccable safety rating while overseeing the operation of 13 pools, 1,000 feet of beach, four ride
towers and numerous other guest services and amenities.
"We are thrilled to welcome Brandon to the Celebration Key family," said Michelle McGregor, Carnival
Corporation Director of Operations, Bahamas Destinations. "His passion for hospitality, along with his
impressive leadership history, is exactly what we need to make Celebration Key the premier destination in
the Caribbean attracting millions of guests from around the world.
“Brandon’s experience in leading diverse teams and his dedication to excellence have helped him earn a
well-deserved reputation as a proven industry leader. We’re fortunate to have such a charismatic talent
building and leading our Celebration Key team as we create extraordinary guest experiences,” said
McGregor.
The $600 million Celebration Key project is set to make a significant impact on the community of Grand
Bahama. As part of Carnival Corporation's commitment to sustainable partnerships, at least 75% of
outlets at the destination will be owned and operated by Bahamians. Over 700 permanent local jobs will
be created, including around 400 Bahamians directly hired by Carnival Corporation.
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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 (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