2016 Seatrade Cruise Global

Richard E. Sasso
President
MSC Cruises (USA) Inc


Richard E. Sasso, president of MSC Cruises (USA), Inc., has been a popular and well-respected figure in the cruise industry for more than 44 years. Named president of MSC Cruises USA in April 2004, Sasso has effectively positioned the company for growth in the North American market. In 1999, Sasso was named “Cruise Industry Executive of the Year” by a leading travel industry trade magazine. In 2011, he received the coveted “Hall of Fame” recognition from Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) for his many efforts and accomplishments that have led to significant contributions in the growth of cruise vacations. Over the years, he has served as chairman of both CLIA and the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) as well as chairman of CLIA’s Marketing Committee.

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