Chapter 2: Trends in the Recreation and Leisure Industry
2.1 Say Yes!

Julie Valeriote
Director Entertainment Operations, Norwegian Cruise Lines
Video: “Julie Valeriote” by Fanshawe OER Design Studio [3:31] is licensed under the Standard YouTube License. Transcript and closed captions available on YouTube.
| Current Employer | Norwegian Cruise Lines Job Description: responsible for building and delivering the strategic entertainment vision for the company’s global fleet, via leadership in strategic planning, shipboard programming and experiences, budgeting, guest and hotel experience product innovations. |
| Skills you use Professionally | Leadership, Managing people, Program Planning, Volunteering, How to go that extra mile, as it always pays off. |
| Favourite Memory from time at Fanshawe | I met my best friend in the Rec & Leisure program at Fanshawe, was in her wedding party and continue to be in touch with her regularly to this day. |
| Credentials | 1999 Recreation and Leisure Services Diploma, Additional Credentials: Educational Assistant |