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Port Hires Linda Springmann as the New Director of Cruise and Maritime Marketing

April 19, 2022

Linda Springmann has been hired by the Port of Seattle as the new Director, Cruise and Maritime Marketing, bringing more than 25 years of cruise industry experience to the position. Linda joins the Port from Holland America Line where she served as Vice President of Onboard Revenue for Holland America/Princess Cruises/Seabourn brands, Vice President of Deployment and Itinerary Planning for Holland America Line and Seabourn Cruises, Vice President of Alaska Marketing, and Director of Product Marketing for Holland America Line. 

Linda served as a Governor-appointed member of the Alaska Travel Industry Association — Alaska’s State Tourism Board — for eight years, and as Chair of the Marketing Committee. She also served on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Aquarium and Gray Line Worldwide. Linda, a native of Salem, Oregon, received her bachelor’s degree from Willamette University.

Linda will be leading the Cruise and Maritime Marketing department, serving on the Maritime Leadership Team, managing a staff of cruise and marketing professionals, and partnering with external stakeholders. In this role, Linda will be responsible for all Cruise development and operations as well as marketing for the Port’s Maritime departments. Linda’s leadership will be critical as we continue to build the success of our cruise business, more fully integrating sustainability and equity into our overall cruise strategy.

Contact

Peter McGraw | Port of Seattle Media Officer
(206) 787-3446 | mcgraw.p@portseattle.org

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