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Cunard Delivers White Star Service to Top Agents
Cunard recently deployed life-size cardboard cut-outs of James the Bellman to top-producing travel agents in North America to acknowledge their support of Cunard, celebrating the cruise line's legendary 175 years at sea. Gracious, charming and always ready to help, James the Bellman epitomizes White Star Service, and travel agencies are enthusiastically displaying their James cut-outs in their storefronts and inside their offices to demonstrate the true meaning of White Star Service. “Our James the Bellman is getting a lot of attention from our clients,” said Sue Countryman,...
Anthem of the Seas Christened
Royal Caribbean International's Anthem of the Seas was officially introduced Monday (April 20) during a naming ceremony in Southampton, U.K. led by Godmother, British travel agent Emma Wilby, who took centre stage during the ceremony with Welsh choir Only Boys Aloud to deliver the performance of her life. Welby was selected for the honour in a singing competition for travel agents. Anthem of the Seas spans 18 decks, encompasses 167,800 gross registered tons, carries 4,180 guests at double occupancy and features 2,090 staterooms. The ship features Royal Caribbean's latest adventures...
NCL Introduces Expanded Canadian Team
Building on its “Partners First” philosophy, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled an expanded sales team that will support travel partners in Canada. “Part of our brand promise is ‘Partners First,’ which is simply our commitment to invest in our agency partners’ success, be easy to do business with, and listen to our partners and take action. Today, I’m happy to say that our ‘Partners First’ philosophy is also “Canada First,” said NCL president and chief operating officer Andy Stuart. The newly revealed Canadian team will be led by industry veteran Dana...
CLIA To Stream Live From cruise3sixty
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has launched a new multimedia platform – CLIA Cruise tv – at videos.cruising.org. Developed as a resource for travel agents, this new platform will include video content featuring information on cruise travel and showcase industry leaders and the latest cruise trends. To kick-off CLIA Cruise tv, the channel will present a live stream from cruise3sixty on Wednesday (April 22) at 12:45 p.m. EDT, and feature the opening general session. Highlights will include: State of the cruise industry presented by Adam M. Goldstein, Global CLIA...
Scenic Re-brands
Scenic Tours/Scenic Cruises has unveiled a new name – Scenic. According to officials, the re-brand comes after an extensive 12-month project when the name Scenic Tours was no longer perceived as an accurate description of the company’s extensive product offering. And differentiating by using the name Scenic Cruises in the US didn’t reflect the company’s vertical integration – with its huge tour offerings. The business, founded by Glen Moroney in 1986, has evolved from a domestic coach touring operator to a luxury global travel company and officials say needed a name and...
Crystal Gives Back
Crystal Cruises continues its commitment to enriching the lives of its guests and the destinations to which it sails with an expanded number of the popular “You Care, We Care” shore excursions for 2015. For the line’s 25th anniversary, 16 Crystal Adventures ashore – offered complimentary to guests and crew, alike – will allow participants to engage in the humanitarian and conservational activities of organizations throughout the world. With three new excursions added to the roster, 2015 marks the largest collection of opportunities to serve global communities Crystal has...
NCL Expands Free Dining Options Across Fleet
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) reports that many its popular Asian dining venues can now be enjoyed on a complimentary basis across the fleet. Guest favourites like Shanghai’s Noodle Bar aboard Norwegian’s Breakaway Class ships and Norwegian Epic, Jasmine Garden aboard Norwegian Jade, Chin Chin aboard Norwegian Jewel and more will join the extensive list of complimentary dining venues available to Freestyle cruising guests. As a part of the Norwegian NEXT program, NCL is investing significantly into enhancing guests’ onboard dining experience. As a part of these new initiatives,...
Royal Caribbean Takes Delivery of Anthem of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International officially took delivery of its 23rd ship, Anthem of the Seas, on Friday (April 10). Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.’s chairman and CEO Richard D. Fain (pictured, left) officially received the new ship from Meyer Werft Yard’s managing partner Bernard Meyer in a signing ceremony held in Bremerhaven, Germany. “I am very happy to receive Anthem of the Seas from Meyer Werft Yards,” said Fain. “We’ve always broken the mold with each successive ship we build, and Anthem of the Seas is no different. I would like to thank Bernard and the Meyer Werft...