Concord International is a bespoke search partner placing exceptional hotel teams and executives aboard luxury cruise liners — and across 5-star hotels, resorts, travel and luxury eco-tourism properties.
“Mutual trust relationships mean everything in business.”
Founded in Cape Town in 2003, Concord International Personnel Placements specialises in executive sourcing for the cruise line and 5-star luxury hospitality industries. Cruise liners are our primary focus — and our network reaches every great property ashore.
We are a small but dedicated team of specialists and researchers who understand exactly what world-class ships and properties require. We manage every phase of the search — needs analysis, sourcing, interviewing, placement and ongoing follow-up — while continually growing a dynamic international network of candidates and clients.
From the first brief to long after the placement, we handle the detail — with discretion, rigour and a personal touch.
Targeted, confidential search for hotel leadership and management roles aboard luxury cruise liners — and across 5-star hotels, resorts, travel and luxury eco-tourism properties worldwide.
Qualification, appraisals and reference checks — alongside proof of maritime documentation — so every shortlist arrives fully vetted and ready to board. Criminal clearance & credit can be facilitated.
Objective assessment of aptitude and fit, giving clients deeper insight into how a candidate will perform and lead within their culture.
We learn your property, culture and the exact shape of the role.
We search our network and database for true-fit candidates.
We screen, vet and present a considered, verified shortlist.
We support offer, negotiation and a smooth, quick appointment.
We stay close after placement to ensure a lasting success.
Cruise lines are at the heart of what we do. From the galley to the guest experience, we place the hotel and hospitality teams who keep a luxury vessel running flawlessly — sourced, screened and ready to sail.
Sailing · Open WaterAn extensive and expanding database of international cruise and hospitality professionals, matched precisely to your bespoke requirements — with a fast response that minimises downtime.
We build long-term relationships with the people we place — aboard luxury cruise liners and in 5-star properties. Send us a complete CV in Word format and we’ll help move your career forward, quickly.
An acknowledged leader in sourcing for luxury hospitality — trusted by elite clients to fill their most senior roles.
“You deserve your reputation as a top-class agency — Concord is the Specialist Agency!”
“In my dealings with Michele I have found her to be reliable, dependable and very capable.”
“A highly competent recruiter — her advantage is in her vast network and the way she manages it.”
From our Cape Town base, our network spans the world’s great cruise itineraries and hospitality destinations.
Whether you’re building a leadership team or planning your next move, we’d love to hear from you.