Cruise
Arison Takes Helm of FCCA Executive Committee
The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) has announced the appointment of its new executive committee chairman – Micky Arison, Carnival Corporation & plc chairman. He takes the reins from Kevin Sheehan, past-president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., who served as FCCA chairman for the last five years and proved crucial to growing the FCCA Platinum Membership program and further developing relationships with destinations. “I am honoured and excited to again serve as the FCCA executive committee chairman,” said Arison. “My past tenure showed the...
Princess Launches ‘Come Back New’ Campaign
To ring in the new year Princess Cruises has launched a fresh advertising campaign designed to remind travellers of the memorable moments they can experience while taking a Princess vacation. The multi-million-dollar program comes on the heels of last year’s successful “come back new” marketing campaign that marked the return of the line’s advertising on television in more than a decade and reminded viewers that cruising can transform and enrich their lives. The new travel advertising campaign debuts at the beginning of “wave season” when many guests book their cruise...
Celebrity Toasts 25 Years
To celebrate a milestone anniversary, Celebrity Cruises has kicked off 2015 with a lineup of exclusive surprises to thank travel partners and guests for their support. Through Jan. 30, Celebrity will share the excitement with 25 daily surprises in the form of VISA gift cards. Agents will also have a chance to win the campaign's grand prize – an inclusive VIP cruise vacation with Celebrity, complete with suite accommodations, round-trip air, a Classic Beverage Package, gratuities and $200 to indulge in amenities and offerings while at sea. “The culmination of 25 years has seen...
GLP Launches New Agent Rewards Program
GLP Worldwide Expedition Travel and Tours has introduced a new “GLP Prestige Plus Rewards Program” specifically for agents. “We value travel agents and they are responsible for GLP Worldwide’s growth the past 15 years and we are continuously looking at ways to offer their clients special incentives to book as well as rewarding agents for their loyalty,” said Alan Law, director of sales and marketing for GLP Worldwide Expedition Travel and Tours. “The GLP Prestige Plus Rewards Program is one way agents can directly benefit by booking with GLP Worldwide in addition to the...
Norwegian Cruise Line Has New President
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has named Frank Del Rio president and CEO, succeeding Kevin Sheehan (pictured), who has decided to leave the company. Del Rio is CEO of Prestige Cruises International, the holding company for Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Oceania Cruises. He founded Oceania after leaving Renaissance Cruises. In a statement, Steve Martinez, a member of Norwegian's board of directors, said, “Frank Del Rio has established himself as a leader and innovator in our industry. Norwegian is poised for continued growth and we are delighted to have Frank lead our team during...
‘Uniquely Uniworld’ Agent Promotion
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection is kicking off 2015 with the “Uniquely Uniworld” Travel Agent Promotion. Agents simply book any 2015 or 2016 Uniworld river cruise or cruise/journey from Jan. 5 through Feb. 28 and they can enter for their chance to win one of three all-inclusive river cruises for two. Three other lucky winners will receive a $150 gift card. Each eligible booking made will be entered into the prize drawing. Grand Prize: Venice & the Gems of Northern Italy, including economy air for two; 1st Place Prize: Agent’s choice of any eight-day European...
Crystal Unveils Complete 2017 Roster
Crystal Cruises has unveiled its complete 2017 roster of global itineraries, with fares available for booking earlier than ever, a full two years in advance. The 2017 cruises and fares were unveiled online at http://www.crystalcruises.com and in Crystal’s first complete two-year Worldwide Cruise Atlas. Following a 2016 season that boasts a history-making transit of the fabled Northwest Passage, plus a 102-day World Cruise circling the Pacific Rim and more maiden calls than ever before, 2017 promises to be another year of of “firsts, anticipated returns, remote locales and other...
Encore Has NCL, Royal Carribean Specials
Encore Cruises has teamed up with Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) to offer the “Get Ready, Set, Go!” travel agent incentive that gives agents the chance to win a $100 Visa gift card just by booking. The offer is applicable on all new Norwegian bookings of seven nights or longer, sailing in a balcony cabin or above, for travel anytime in 2015. The first 150 qualified bookings will receive the prize. To qualify, bookings must be guaranteed with payment. The Visa gift card will be awarded once the booking is paid in full. In another promotion, during January, Encore and Royal...