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Seasons Greetings From Celebrity’s Canadian Team
Not only can they sell, they can sing… Celebrity Cruises team here in Canada has released its annual holiday video, serenading their travel trade partners with Seasons Greetings … In a message to Canadian travel advisors, Celebrity dedicates “You Make It Feel Like Christmas’ to its “amazing agents across Canada.” And telling them that: “We appreciate you and all your hard work. HAPPY HOLIDAYS to you and your families and hopefully this does not hurt your ears too much. ENJOY!” Check out the video by clicking...
Holland America Makes Europe New In 2024
Holland America Line is adding several new itineraries that combine regions, increasing the number of voyages of 14 days or longer and enhancing Northern Europe with new departure ports for its 2024 season in Europe. From April to November dozens of unique itineraries — ranging from seven to 35 days — will be offered on two of the line’s Pinnacle Class ships, Nieuw Statendam and Rotterdam, along with Oosterdam and Zuiderdam. The four Holland America Line ships will cover the entire region on voyages designed for cultural immersion. Nine overnight ports and 33 late-night...
Celebrity Recognizes Industry Excellence
Celebrity Cruises recognized its top performing North American travel partners for 2022 based on overall business growth, continuous partnership support and innovative marketing efforts driving increased consumer awareness. The year was marked by several significant milestones for Celebrity Cruises, all well-supported by trade partners – the inaugural year of the highly anticipated Celebrity Beyond, the exciting return of the entire Celebrity fleet into service, the unveiling of a new ‘Journey WonderFULL’ brand campaign, and record-breaking sales days this Black Friday and Cyber...
Athanasiou Joins Celebrity As VP Sales Americas
Katina Athanasiou is joining Celebrity Cruises as its Vice President of Sales, the Americas, effective Jan. 3, 2023. In her new role, Athanasiou will be responsible for driving the sales strategy across trade booking channels in the Americas, including Field Sales, National Accounts, Inside Sales, LATAM Sales, Sales Communication, Training & Development, and Sales Support. Athanasiou will report to Dondra Ritzenthaler, senior vice president of sales, The Americas. With over 20 years in the industry, Athanasiou brings a wealth of experience to the Celebrity Cruises sales...
Celebrity Webinar Takes Travel Advisors To The Edge
Celebrity Cruises says it's particularly proud of is Edge Series vessels. The company's Celebrity Beyond arrived in North American waters in November and a category of ships that now has 3 vessels will see that rise to 4 in December 2023 with the arrival of the Celebrity Ascent. "Our ships are in the water. We're in service all over the world, " Allan Brooks, Celebrity's national director for marketing and sales in this country, told a Baxter Media Dec. 14 webcast. Brenda Yeomans of Celebrity's Canadian sales staff in turn told viewers Celebrity has "really upped the ante" with...
Boxing Day Bonuses From Emerald Cruises
Emerald Cruises is making Boxing Week a bit special this year, offering multiple opportunities to save on a variety of cruises and earn bonuses. Guests who book any 2023 European (excepting Portugal’s Douro River) or SE Asia river cruise between Dec. 16 and Dec. 30, 2022 will receive the Boxing Week Bonus – of up to $/€400 Onboard Credit Bonus – and which are combinable with existing offers of free and reduced-fare flights and cruise fare savings of up to $3,600 per couple. Go to www.emeraldcruises.ca for...
Celestyal Making Waves With Deals
Celestyal has announced its “Go Further, Get Closer Wave Season” campaign with savings up to 60% off its most popular 2023 and 2024 itineraries booked from now until Feb. 28, 2023. Prices start from $339* on the three-night “Iconic Aegean” itinerary, which is normally priced at $840, reflecting a savings of 60 percent. The popular seven-night, “Idyllic Aegean” itinerary, which is normally priced at $1,650 has been reduced by more than 40 percent to just $889*. The three-night “Iconic Aegean” sets sail from Athens and calls upon Mykonos, Kusadasi (Turkey),...
Changes At Silversea Cruises
Silversea Cruises President and CEO Roberto Martinoli has elevated the brand into the industry’s leading ultra-luxury cruise line. On Jan. 1, 2023, Martinoli will assume the role of senior advisor to Royal Caribbean Group President and CEO Jason Liberty. Barbara Muckermann, currently Chief Commercial Officer, will become Silversea’s next president and CEO, and will join Royal Caribbean Group’s Executive Committee. Jason Liberty, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group, said: “Roberto has built Silversea Cruises into the category leader that it is today, 11 ships strong...