Oceania Cruises®, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused luxury cruise line, has announced the appointment of Danieli Enes as the brand’s new Business Development Manager in New Zealand, effective 28 July, 2025. In this role, Enes will be responsible for driving forward an ambitious growth strategy in the region for Oceania Cruises.
With over 14 years of experience in the luxury cruise industry, Enes brings a wealth of expertise in business development, strategic partnerships, and market expansion. Prior to joining the Company, Enes held a key role as Assistant Destination Manager for both Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, as well as Key Account Manager for ID New Zealand, a leading destination management organisation in the region.
“We are delighted to appoint Enes as our new Business Development Manager in New Zealand. She brings to the role a crucial blend of strategic thinking, strong business acumen and passion for the luxury cruise industry. Our revitalised sales team is well-positioned to drive the next chapter of growth for Oceania Cruises in the region,” said James Sitters, Director of Sales Asia Pacific, Oceania Cruises.
Enes graduated from The Universidade Norte do Paraná in Latin America with a degree in Tourism and Travel Services Management, in 2006, before beginning her career in sales and marketing as a Shore Excursion Assistant at Grupo Pullmantur. In 2017, Enes began her journey at Norwegian Cruise Line® as Assistant Destination Services Manager for Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises in New Zealand, overseeing all aspects of the cruise lines’ destination and shore excursions, ensuring guests have a seamless experience ashore.
This role was followed by a position at ID New Zealand, where Enes held a Key Account Manager role leading customised travel programs, including cruise line ground operations, luxury individual and group travel.
“I’m excited to build upon our existing relationships with key travel advisors in New Zealand, while also forging new ones. It’s a privilege to be responsible for showcasing Oceania Cruises’ intimate, luxurious ships, The Finest Cuisine at Sea® and immersive, destination-rich itineraries to local trade partners, and I look forward to hosting my first series of trade events later this year,” Enes commented about the appointment.
For more information about Oceania Cruises’ small-ship luxury, award-winning cuisine, and destination-rich itineraries, visit OceaniaCruises.com, call Oceania Cruises on 1300 355 200 (Australia), 0800 625 691 (NZ), or speak with a professional travel advisor.
