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Agents Now Have Access To Princess Media Library
Princess Cruises' images are now a click away for travel agents. Hundreds of images, graphics and logos are now available for browsing and downloading through Princess Cruises’ online travel agent centre, OneSourceCruises.com. The integration of the Princess Media Library to OneSource will allow agents to create customized flyers, banners and other sales materials using images of the most recent amenities offered on board. “The addition of the Princess Media Library to OneSource gives travel agents the freedom to personalize their own sales collateral with photos and...
Carnival Vista Granted Coveted ‘ECO Notation’
Lloyd’s Register has bestowed the “ECO Notation” designation on the new Carnival Vista, marking the first Carnival Cruise Line ship to achieve this distinction. The notation recognizes that the cruise line designed, built and operates Carnival Vista in a manner that exceeds current maritime statutory environmental regulations. Lloyd’s Register (LR) established a set of voluntary standards that vessels can seek to achieve that exceed regulations established by the International Maritime Organization and other national and international regulatory agencies. Vessels seeking the...
Celestyal Expands Canadian Sales Team
Haley Chiappino has been appointed to the new position of district sales manager, Eastern Ontario, at Celestyal Cruises. Chiappino’s role will focus on promoting and selling the cruise operator’s signature Aegean and Caribbean cruise experiences. In addition to Chiappino’s new appointment, the Celestyal Cruises Canadian sales team now includes Christine Chiang, VP sales and marketing, and Yannick Schutt, district sales manager for the Maritimes, Quebec and Ottawa. Chiappino can be reached at 905-467-9784 or via email at...
Goway Has ‘2 for 1’ Savings on Select European Cruises
Goway Travel has introduced special “2 for 1” savings on select European river cruises for 2016. Though the company is well known for complex itineraries booked months in advance, Goway’s product manager for Europe, Nadya Phelan, stresses that there’s never been a better time to book last minute travel. “If clients are flexible, we really can optimize their budget,” she said. Goway has negotiated this “2 for 1” offer on four different itineraries. The Classic Danube cruise, for example, takes passengers from Budapest to Passau, Germany. Alternatively, travellers can...
Asia Just Cruising Along
According to a newly released CLIA study, the Asia's cruise industry is growing at a record pace and shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, the study found that Asian source markets experienced the most growth year-over-year in ocean cruise passengers with an impressive 24% increase from 2014 to 2015 and a total of 2.08 million passengers in 2015. Asian cruise deployment, capacity and destinations have been showing remarkable growth too. Dr. Zinan Liu, chair of CLIA North Asia, said of the study's results: “While we expected Asia to experience record-breaking growth in cruise...
New Celebrity Five Star Academy Unveiled
Celebrity Cruises has unveiled a new “Celebrity Five Star Academy” for travel agents, inspired by the senses and immersing participants in the “tastes and smells, sights, sounds, and the touch and feel of the modern luxury brand.” The revitalized Academy offers the tools to ensure agents have everything they need at their fingertips to showcase the Celebrity Distinction. According to officials, the new Celebrity Five Star Academy will take learning to a whole new level – agents can discover innovative content, which includes engaging and experiential video modules that...
Princess Academy Marks 10 Years
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of Princess Academy, Princess Cruises is recognizing the more than 90,000 consultants enrolled by offering two contests with special prize opportunities and new program enhancements based on input from travel partners. Over the last 10 years, the award-winning Princess Academy has provided travel agents an extensive curriculum with more than 40 courses that not only offers valuable product and sales training, but also rewards them with a free graduation cruise that includes the same coveted benefits received by elite members of the cruise line’s...
Azamara Offers ‘Friends & Family’ Fares
Azamara Club Cruises is bringing back its “Friends & Family” rates. Through Aug. 15, travellers booking select voyages in 2017 can save 10% on their voyage and can combine this with the line’s “Buy One, Get One Half Off” (BOGOHO) promotion. The Friends & Family offer is valid for 12 voyages with highlights including: Exploring the Greek Isles & Adriatic Sea; Calling all Wine Lovers; The History of the Aegean. Guests booking select Azamara voyages now through Aug. 31 receive 50% off their travel companion’s cruise...