Carla Benningshof
About Carla Benningshof
Carla Benningshof is a Program Director currently working at APT Luxury Touring and Cruising, Independent, and Viking Cruises. She has extensive experience in the travel and tourism industry, having held various roles across Europe and Australia since 1984.
Current Roles
Carla Benningshof currently holds multiple prominent positions within the cruise and travel industry. She serves as a Cruise Director at APT Luxury Touring and Cruising in Melbourne, Australia, and as an Independent Cruise Director in Europe. Additionally, she is a Program Director at Viking Cruises based in Basel, Switzerland. These roles showcase her extensive expertise and versatility within the sector.
Past Experience in Travel Industry
Carla Benningshof’s career spans several decades, primarily situated within the travel industry. She previously worked as a Hotel Auditor for Travelife Sustainability System UK in Crete from 2010 to 2012. At Rhodos Tours Traveland Crete, she held multiple roles, including Management Assistant from 2010 to 2013, Representative for Amathus Holidays from 2002 to 2007, and Airport Manager from 1994 to 1995. Her long-term role as a Representative for ANWB in Crete from 1993 to 2013 underlines her extensive experience in the field.
Career as Cruise Director
Since May 2018, Carla Benningshof has been working as a Cruise Director in Melbourne, Australia. Her multifaceted role includes management and coordination of cruising activities, ensuring high standards of service and customer satisfaction. Her depth of experience within the cruise industry is reinforced by her concurrent roles at Viking Cruises and as an Independent Cruise Director.
Educational Background
Carla Benningshof has a diverse educational background that supports her extensive career in the travel and leisure industry. She studied at the Travelife Sustainability System UK and the Hellenic Language Centre, Greek Ministry of Education, Athens. She also attended Leids Education Institution (LOI) where she achieved SEPR 1, and Schoevers College from 1983 to 1984. Additionally, she completed her VWO at Wolfert van Borselen schools in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, from 1977 to 1983. Her education at KLM also contributes to her professional development.
Early Career and Development
Carla Benningshof started her career in the travel industry as early as 1984. She worked as a Travel Consultant for D-reizen for a year and as a Travel Consultant and Tour Leader for Panta Reizen BV in the Rotterdam Area from 1986 to 1989. She represented Holland International's team in Crete and the Cycladic Islands in 1989 and 1990, respectively. From 1991 to 2010, she worked independently as a Recreational Facilities and Services Professional and Excursion Tour Guide in Crete, Greece.