Real Response Media, publisher of Cruise Trade News and World of Cruising, has announced the appointment of Josie Klein as Deputy Editor, Cruise.
Klein returns to the industry after an 18-month career break. She brings extensive experience to the role, having previously worked for Travel Weekly, where she served as Senior News Reporter specialising in the cruise sector, and for News UK as Travel Reporter.
In her new role, Klein will support Cruise Trade News and World of Cruising across all platforms, including monthly and bi-monthly print titles, supplements, daily news and analysis, podcasts and a growing portfolio of live events.
Chris Pitchford, Founder and CEO of Real Response Media, said: “We are delighted to welcome Josie to the team. World of Cruising and Cruise Trade News have gone from strength to strength over the last few years, and that progress has been driven by investing in talented people.
“Appointing Josie is part of our continued strategy to strengthen the team and cement our position as the UK’s premier cruise publisher.”
Commenting on her appointment, Klein said: “I am thrilled to be returning to the cruise industry and delighted to be joining Real Response Media at a time of growth for the business. Cruise is a fantastic sector to be a part of, and I am looking forward to getting stuck back in.”
Klein joins at an exciting time for Real Response Media, with the recent launch of the World of Cruising website’s new visual identity, the upcoming release of the second edition of the Cruise Trade News Annual Report and with Season Four of World of Cruising TV hitting the screens earlier this month.
Klein started her role on 16 February. She will report to Jack Carter, Group Editor, Cruise.
Contact information
For press releases, story ideas and content partnerships, contact the World of Cruising and Cruise Trade News editorial team:
- Raphael Giacardi – Head of Content, Cruise: raphael.giacardi@worldofcruising.co.uk
- Jack Carter – Group Editor, Cruise: jack.carter@worldofcruising.co.uk
- Will Payne – Editor, Cruise Trade News: will.payne@cruisetradenews.com
- Josie Klein – Deputy Editor, Cruise: josie.klein@cruisetradenews.com
- Amaris Proctor – Digital Content Producer, Cruise: amaris.proctor@worldofcruising.co.uk
Company background
Launched in 2011, Real Response Media is an award-winning B2B and B2C publisher and events organiser specialising in the cruise and aviation sectors.
The company publishes six print magazines, operates three websites, and runs a portfolio of industry-leading events, including The Wave Awards, Cruise Stars Awards, Cruise Summit, Cruise Challenge, and the Predictive Aircraft Maintenance Conference.
