Thomas M. Dow ~ Vice President, Public Affairs

Tom Dow, appointed Carnival Corporation & plc’s Vice President of Public Affairs in October 2003, is a 35 year travel industry veteran. Dow serves as the company’s liaison to federal and state governments and local communities throughout North America. He also serves as one of Carnival Corporation’s representatives for industry organizations including the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the Northwest CruiseShip Association (NWCA), and the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA). He works closely with departments within the company’s 12 brands to coordinate policies and positions on numerous industry issues.

Dow held a similar position in Seattle, Washington with Princess Cruises & Princess Tours for eight of his ten years with Princess. Prior to joining Princess, Dow lived in Alaska for 20 years. He lives and works in Washington, DC.