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Amy Martin Ziegenfuss

Chief Marketing Officer

Carnival Cruise Lines

Amy Martin Ziegenfuss is the Chief Marketing Officer for Carnival Cruise Lines. With more than 25 years of experience, she is a seasoned marketer known for building global brands and driving business performance. At Carnival, Amy is focused on positioning the brand for the future, continuing to evolve the through-the-line experience and marketing for the brand to drive business performance and brand love with customers of today and of tomorrow.

Previously, Amy served as SVP of Global Enterprise & Brand Marketing at Hilton, where she led marketing for Hilton and its brands, which included revitalizing legacy brands and launching new ones. Prior to Hilton, Amy spent 11 years at Choice Hotels in a variety of marketing roles in both the US and the UK and, before her time in the hospitality industry, she held marketing roles at a variety of organizations in the financial, healthcare, and non-profit sectors, as well as a stint at an agency. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from Hood College in Frederick, Maryland, and an MBA from George Washington University in Washington, DC.

Amy is passionate about making travel accessible and fostering inclusivity. She is a dual citizen of the US and the UK and enjoys traveling, reading, diving, and cooking for loved ones. Amy lives in Washington, DC and Rehoboth Beach with her wife, Joanna and their dog, Archie.