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Anna Nash

President

Explora Journeys

Geneva, CH

Anna Nash

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Anna Nash’s Biography

Anna Nash is President of Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group. With more than two decades of experience across the world’s most distinguished hospitality brands, she is recognised for her leadership, vision, and reputation as a thought leader in shaping the future of luxury travel.

Since taking on the role of President in 2024, Anna has overseen the global operations of Explora Journeys while guiding the brand’s development, establishing it as a benchmark in ultra-luxury maritime travel. She brings together her expertise in refined hospitality with the seafaring tradition and global reach of the MSC Group, ensuring seamless alignment between strategy and execution.

Previously, Anna spent over a decade with Aman, rising from Head of Global Public Relations to Chief Commercial Officer, where she led worldwide commercial strategy. She also held senior positions at Rosewood Hotels and at Orient-Express (now Belmond), where she developed the communications strategy for its iconic hotels, trains, and cruises.

Anna holds a BA (Hons) First Class... Anna Nash is President of Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group. With more than two decades of experience across the world’s most distinguished hospitality brands, she is recognised for her leadership, vision, and reputation as a thought leader in shaping the future of luxury travel.

Since taking on the role of President in 2024, Anna has overseen the global operations of Explora Journeys while guiding the brand’s development, establishing it as a benchmark in ultra-luxury maritime travel. She brings together her expertise in refined hospitality with the seafaring tradition and global reach of the MSC Group, ensuring seamless alignment between strategy and execution.

Previously, Anna spent over a decade with Aman, rising from Head of Global Public Relations to Chief Commercial Officer, where she led worldwide commercial strategy. She also held senior positions at Rosewood Hotels and at Orient-Express (now Belmond), where she developed the communications strategy for its iconic hotels, trains, and cruises.

Anna holds a BA (Hons) First Class in Tourism Management with Business Management from the University of Gloucestershire. She is deeply engaged in the evolution of travel, guided by a steady commitment to excellence and a respect for the timeless craft of hospitality. READ MORE VIEW LESS

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Anna Nash’s Background

Explora Journeys

President

Sep 2024 - Present

Geneva, CH

Explora Journeys is a luxury cruise line, part of the MSC Group and established in 2021. The business offers the new generation of travellers a transformative luxury ocean cruise experience, providing unique itineraries that combine iconic destinations with hidden gems.

Aman

Chief Commercial Officer

Jan 2022 - Sep 2024

London, UK

Aman is regarded as the world’s most prominent luxury resort brand and features 36 destinations including resorts, hotels, and private residences located in 20 countries.

Aman

Various roles

Oct 2014 - Jan 2022

London, UK

Anna joined Aman in 2014 as Head of Global Public Relations. She was promoted to Chief Communications Officer in 2019 and named as Chief Marketing Officer the following year.

Rosewood London

Director of Communications

Apr 2013 - Oct 2014

London, UK

Rosewood London is a luxury five star hotel in Holborn, near Covent Garden, providing an ideal base to explore the British capital, in close proximity to everything from ale houses to Michelin-starred dining, with cultural highlights like the National Gallery and the Royal Opera House a short walk away.

Orient Express

Various roles culminating in Public Relations Director, Trains & Cruises

Jan 2002 - Apr 2013

London, UK

Anna started her career at Orient Express as PR Coordinator for Hotels, Trains & Cruises. She subsequently served as PR Executive and PR Manager before being named Public Relations Director for the Trains & Cruises division.

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Anna Nash’s Gallery

Media

Podcast

Making waves | Anna Nash on reimagining luxury ocean travel.

Jun 2025

Geneva, CH

Anna shares her journey from land-based luxury at Aman to leading a sea-based brand aiming to revolutionise perceptions of cruising.

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Interviewee

Geneva, CH

Emirates Woman interview with Anna Nash, titled “Manifesting a new future,” related to her role.

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Interviews

Women of Brummell: plain sailing with Anna Nash

Article

May 2025

Antonino Biondo of Brummell Magazine speaks to Anna and discovers how she is using her leadership style at Explora Journeys to transform perceptions of ocean travel.

Journal des Palaces | Anna Nash

Article

May 2025

Anna shares details of the early milestones reached since she took on the role of President of the MSC Group’s luxury cruise division in an interview with Vanessa Guerrier-Buisine of Journal des Palaces.

Features

Meet The President Of Explora Journeys

Article

Apr 2025

Anna talks to Lewis Nunn about her early life and travel memories, and shares her career trajectory to the present, leading Explora Journeys as President.

Latte Luxury News | Anna Nash

Article

Oct 2024

Speaking to Latte Luxury News after joining Explora, Anna shares her intent to reshape perceptions of cruising and talks about the exciting opportunity of building a new brand.

Anna Nash’s Education

University of Gloucestershire

BA (Hons), Tourism Management with Business Management

1997 - 2001