Lisa Lutoff-Perlo: Ex-cruise line CEO now pilots Miami’s World Cup team
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Lisa Lutoff-Perlo’s roots in the hospitality world date to her childhood growing up in a small coastal town in Massachusetts where she worked in her family’s coffee shops and restaurants. She carried this early experience with her and after college embarked on a life-long career in hospitality.
Ms. Lutoff-Perlo began working with a Boston travel agency in 1983 and two years later, she applied for a sales representative position with Royal Caribbean, where she would create a lasting impact on the company and industry over the next 40 years.
From 1985 to 2024, Ms. Lutoff-Perlo worked her way up the ranks, serving as president and CEO of Celebrity Cruises from 2014 to 2023. She was the first woman to take the helm of a Royal Caribbean Group brand and one of the few women in the world then leading a multi-billion-dollar brand.
She also served as vice chairman, external affairs for the Royal Caribbean Group, with a global fleet of 64 ships sailing for Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises.
Recognizing her rich background in hospitality, Ms. Lutoff-Perlo was asked to head the FIFA World Cup 2026 Miami Host Committee. As committee president and CEO, she is responsible for leading the strategy, fundraising, fan activations and operations for the seven 2026 Men’s FIFA World Cup matches.
Ms. Lutoff-Perlo’s experience will aid in driving the Miami Host Committee as the 2026 FIFA World Cup is anticipated to be one of the most significant global sporting events. Miami, one of the world’s leading sports and entertainment destinations, joins 16 host cities in North America to showcase the world’s most popular sports tournament with more than 3.5 billion fans worldwide.
Ms. Lutoff-Perlo spoke with Miami Today reporter Genevieve Bowen.
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