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 MOREVIEW LESS
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 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.
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.
In the heart of Holborn, minutes from Covent Garden, Rosewood London combines timeless elegance with contemporary luxury. The hotel’s enviable location invites guests to wander from nearby ale houses and world-class restaurants to London’s most celebrated cultural venues, including the National Gallery and the Royal Opera House.
Various roles culminating in Public Relations Director, Trains & Cruises
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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.
Anna is featured in Emirates Woman, where she shares her insights on shaping a vision for the future and beginning a new chapter as President of Explora Journeys.
Anna and Chris Austin (President, North America) talk to James Shillinglaw from Insider Travel Report about how Explora Journeys has evolved since launching its first ship in 2023.
This episode of Brave, Bold, Brilliant spotlights Anna Nash, President of Explora Journeys, whose remarkable 20-year career has spanned some of the world’s most iconic luxury brands, including Aman, Rosewood, and Orient-Express.
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.
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.
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.
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.
