Michelle Lardizabal

Chief Sales Officer North America at Azamara

Michelle Lardizabal has extensive experience in the travel and hospitality industry, particularly in sales and leadership roles. Michelle is currently serving as the Chief Sales Officer North America at Azamara since August 2021. Prior to that, they worked as the SVP & Commercial Sales Officer at MSC Cruises USA starting from October 2019. Michelle also held the position of Vice President of Sales, US at Club Med from January 2016 to October 2019. Before that, Michelle served as the Vice President of Sales at City Wonders LTD from January 2014 to January 2016. Earlier in their career, they worked at Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. in various roles, including Associate Vice President of Global Sales & Distribution and Director of Sales, Mid-Atlantic Region. Michelle also gained experience at Unilever, Calvin Klein Cosmetics as an Area Manager, Travel Retail, Market Manager, Travel Retail, and Sales Coordinator. Throughout their career, Michelle has demonstrated their ability to drive sales growth, develop sales strategies, and build strong relationships with clients.

Michelle Lardizabal earned a Bachelor's of Science degree in Human Resource Management from the Florida State University's School of Business. Michelle attended the university from 1988 to 1992.

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Miami, United States

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We believe the most important thing you can take on a cruise is time. Time in port. Days and nights. Overnights. So we travel at a relaxed pace, because we know the best experiences come naturally, when you give them space to unfold.  Azamara is like nothing you’ve ever experienced. Consisting of four intimate ships, the Azamara Journey®, Azamara Quest®, Azamara Pursuit®, and Azamara Onward℠, our voyages take our guests deeper into immersive experiences, from curated excursions to enjoying an authentic regional meal cooked in the home of a local.  Azamara. Change the way you sea. With just 690 guests per voyage, we give each guest a personal experience they’ll never forget. You’ll have the time to see the world through the local culture of music, dance, art and history, or enjoy a more active excursion on extended biking trips, golf, walking or hiking. You can also shop and dine at elevated venues on board, tap into our in-country experts'​ knowledge of each destination for insights about the right local flavors and tastes, and fully immerse yourself in each destination! Azamara’s inclusive amenities are simply unmatched. Butler service is provided in every suite; our shore excursions let guests become part of the fabric of life in each destination; our enrichment programs offer everything from culinary to photographic explorations; our two specialty restaurants provide the finest cuisine at sea; live entertainment can be enjoyed nightly; and the level of personal service offered is is as authentic as it is exceptional. Not only are we destination specialists, we also provide an onboard environment of wellness and vitality. A relaxing and pampering spa, specialty wines from around the globe, extraordinary service and an amazingly social environment makes travelling with Azamara a travel experience unlike any other. Privacy Policy: http://bit.ly/azaprivacypolicy