Cruise industry executive Hein Erasmus has been appointed senior director of Caribbean operations and partner relations at Huna Totem Corporation (HTC), strengthening the company’s tourism portfolio and cruise line partnerships beyond Alaska.
In this role, Erasmus will lead cruise line engagement for HTC and oversee operational performance across the company’s Caribbean tourism ventures. He brings more than 20 years of global cruise industry experience, including senior leadership roles at Disney Cruise Line and Carnival Cruise Line. His background spans port adventures and destination development, with extensive experience managing multimillion-dollar programs and overseeing shoreside operations across global destinations.
HTC’s Caribbean tourism operations are in partnership with Chukka Caribbean Adventures, a family-owned company founded in 1983 that develops sustainable tourism experiences rooted in local culture. Through this partnership, HTC acquired a stake in Chukka USVI and is working alongside Chukka to advance tourism ventures in the Caribbean that emphasize community benefit, environmental responsibility and high-quality guest experiences.
