Thomas M. Dow ~ Vice President, Public Affairs

Tom Dow, appointed Carnival Corporation & plc’s Vice President of Public Affairs in October 2003, is a 34 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 Carnival Corporation’s & plc’s representative for industry organizations such as the International Council of Cruise Lines (ICCL) and the Northwest CruiseShip Association (NWCA) and 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 where he served as Vice President of NANA Development Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation. Dow is a graduate of the University of Northern Colorado.