A Leader in the Cruise Tourism, Entertainment
and Hospitality Industry

Hugh Darley is a renowned authority in the cruise tourism, entertainment and hospitality industry. His designs and creations of branded port of call destinations and resort developments can be found throughout North America and around the globe in places such as the Caribbean, Japan and Southeast Asia.

He has collaborated with global brands as a consultant for 40 years, pushing the boundaries to win international awards for his design and comprehensive programming to improve operations, guest experience, site management and revenue generation opportunities.

A themed entertainment veteran, Darley serves as an executive coach to businesses and speaks globally to inspire others to imagine the guest experience in new and exciting ways.

Throughout his career, he established award-winning design firms, ITEC Productions and IDEA, Inc. (International Design and Entertainment Associates), that played key roles in the cruise tourism, entertainment and hospitality industry.

"Hugh is a collaborative partner with a strong creative vision. He brings enthusiasm and determination to his work, challenging stagnant thinking and encouraging new ways to approach old problems. I have learned a lot from Hugh during his work at Biltmore."

Bill Cecil

CEO of Biltmore

"Hugh is a creative who truly understands the power of storytelling and its ability to move the human spirit. From the Star Trek franchise to his work on ports of call for the cruise industry, when you work with Hugh, you are working with the very best in the imagination space."

LeVar Burton

Founder of LeVar Burton Entertainment

"During his career, he established himself as a respected industry veteran with proven success collaborating with multi-disciplinary development teams. He has been successful assessing stakeholder expectations that translate directly into strategic planning, creative design principles and management of the development process. Hugh is also a collaborator and dear friend."