NCL Corporation announcedFo that former Hawai'i resident Dennis Nau has joined the company in the role of Senior Vice President, Hotel Operations.

Nau is a veteran hotel and resort executive, having worked with Marriott Hotels & Resorts since 1985.

During his tenure at Marriott, Nau held a number of senior roles including General Manager, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa and Hotel Manager and General Manager of the New York Marriott Marquis and the New York Marriott Eastside.

He most recently served as Marriott's Vice President, Global Brand Management - Full Service Brands, with responsibility for the JW Marriott, Marriott Suites and Nickelodeon Resorts brands.

NCL Corporation Ltd. this year trimmed its fleet of three Hawai'i-based ships to one.