Thomas Huber
About Thomas Huber
Thomas Huber is the Shore Excursion Product Manager at Viking Cruises in Basel-Stadt, Switzerland, with over nine years of experience at the company. He has a diverse background in river cruise management, tour guiding, and educational roles.
Current Role at Viking Cruises
Thomas Huber is currently a Shore Excursion Product Manager at Viking Cruises, based in Basel-Stadt, Schweiz. Since joining Viking Cruises in September 2014, Huber has been crucial in managing and developing shore excursion products for the company. His role involves planning, coordination, and execution of on-shore activities, which enhances the overall guest experience.
Previous Experience as a Tour Guide and Program Director
Before joining Viking Cruises, Thomas Huber worked as a Freelance Tour Guide and Program Director for River Cruises from 2012 to 2014. In this capacity, Huber guided tourists and managed river cruise programs, utilizing his extensive knowledge of European culture and history. This experience significantly contributed to his expertise in cruise management and guest services.
Experience at ICAM and Académie de Montpellier
Thomas Huber served as Directeur Maison des ICAM et Ei Purpan at ICAM from 2010 to 2012. At ICAM, Huber was responsible for managing the ICAM house and the program at Ei Purpan. Additionally, Huber worked as an Assistant d'Allemand for six months at the Académie de Montpellier from 2009 to 2010, where he assisted in teaching German.
Educational Background
Thomas Huber has a diverse educational background. He studied Kulturgeschichte at Bfi Wien, achieving an Austria Guide certification from 2005 to 2007. He also attended Sciences Po Bordeaux, earning a Certificat d'Etudes Politiques from 1993 to 1994. Huber's comprehensive education was completed at Paris Lodron Universität Salzburg, where he studied Politikwissenschaft, Geschichte, and Französisch from 1991 to 2000.
Various Roles in Cruise and Tourism Industry
Thomas Huber has a wealth of experience in the cruise and tourism industry. He served as a River Cruise Director at AMA Waterways, Grand Circle Travel, and as a Local Host Vienna for Uniworld River Cruises. Additionally, he was an Austria Guide - Vienna City Guide and Collaborateur Centre d'Information during the Vienna Mozart Year 2006. These roles contributed significantly to his expertise in managing and enhancing the guest experience in the tourism sector.