Arison led the company to acquire a stake in Seabourn Cruise Line and its ultra-luxury cruise ships in 1992.
This acquisition allowed Carnival to move into the luxury, premium segment of the cruise industry.
Arison also engineered the acquisition of Europe's leading cruise company, Costa Cruises, in 1997
Micky Arison built his father's Carnival Cruise Lines business into the world's largest and most successful cruise-ship company, Carnival Corporation. He served as president of the business beginning in 1979.
1979, president
1972-1974, sales
Micky Arison was born on June 29th, 1949.
Micky Arison was born in Tel Aviv in Israel.
1990-, chairman and chief executive officer.
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1976-1979, vice president of passenger traffic
Arison has been known for his hands-on, open-door management style. Many of his employees even call him "Micky." On the other hand, Arison, too, believes in delegating authority.
Son of Ted Arison (cofounder of Norwegian Caribbean Cruises and founder of Carnival Cruises).