Cruise
Uniworld Expands Canadian Sales Team
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has expanded its sales team in Canada with the appointment a new sales manager, Lisa Willey. Willey will be working with the travel community in Western Canada to include British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories and the Yukon. She has 23 years of experience in sales roles throughout the travel industry, recently serving 13 years with Holland America Line and Seabourn as western Canada’s business development...
Crystal Acquisition Complete
Genting Hong Kong (GHK) has completed the acquisition of Crystal Cruises from Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha for a total transaction of US$550 million. GHK announced a new chairman of Crystal and promotions for Crystal’s current senior management team, guaranteeing a streamlined transition and virtually no interruption in operations and ensuring award-winning service. Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay, executive chairman of the Genting Group and the former chairman of Norwegian Cruise Line, assumes the position of chairman of Crystal, replacing Nobuyoshi Kuzuya who will return to NYK in a key...
Viking Star Christened in Bergen, Norway
Marking a significant milestone in the arrival of the travel industry’s first entirely new cruise line in a decade, Viking Ocean Cruises christened its first ship, the 930-passenger Viking Star, on May 17. The ceremony – which took place in Bergen, Norway – occurred in conjunction with a citywide celebration for Norwegian Constitution Day and featured parades, parties and a public concert in the harboor that was attended by approximately 20,000 local residents and visitors. The mayor of Bergen, Trude Drevland, served as ceremonial godmother and offered a blessing of good...
Carnival Expands Fun e-Collateral Library
Carnival Cruise Line has expanded its popular Fun eCollateral Library which now includes more than 500 customizable flyers and Web banners for travel agents to use in their sales and marketing efforts. Available on GoCCL.com, the updated Fun eCollateral Library includes the new Carnival Vista, set to debut from Europe May 1, 2016, as well as the line’s newest itineraries and programs, including longer length Carnival Journeys departures, Carnival LIVE sailings featuring top-name musical acts and all-inclusive wedding packages. To utilize the Fun eCollateral Library, agents simply...
Princess Debuts 2016-2017 Exotics Sailings
Princess Cruises has debuted its 2016-2107 Exotics program which will take guests to unique destinations around the globe with 58 departures ranging from three to 111 days. The exotic itineraries go on sale May 28. The diverse deployment includes four cruise ships sailing on 38 unique itineraries throughout six continents, visiting 70 destinations and 40 countries. Guests will be able to book cruises to South America, Southeast Asia, Japan and China. In addition, cruisers will experience less-travelled ports aboard the cruise line’s small ship that will circumvent the globe on...
New Cuba Cruise Brochure Unveiled
The newly designed 2015/2016 Cuba Cruise brochure is now available for digital download and in print from Celestyal Cruises. The colourful brochure combines both Cuba and cruise vessel photography, with port of call highlights, new extended sailing dates and detailed deck plans. Celestyal Cruises is launching its third operating season in Cuba, offering seven-night cruises that feature the authentic Cuba experience. Embarkations begin Dec. 18 and operate through April 11, 2016, with weekly departures from both Havana and Montego Bay. Agents can now book their Cuba-curious clients...
MSC Introduces New Smart Booking Engine for Agents
MSC Cruises is preparing to launch MSC Book – a completely new booking engine that will make it easier than ever for travel agents to book with MSC. “As MSC Cruises’ continues to grow in North America, it’s critical that we provide our valued travel agent partners with the tools they need to efficiently do business with us,” said Ken Muskat, executive vice-president of sales, PR & guest services for MSC Cruises. “MSC Book is being designed with travel agent’s booking needs in mind, with the ultimate goal of enhancing the end-user experience and making the booking...
Silversea Offers New ‘Silver Select’ Savings
Silversea Cruises is reintroducing its popular Silver Select promotion with enhanced savings options available for a limited time on 52 worldwide voyages in 2015, including select expedition cruises. With Silver Select, virtually every nook and corner of the world is available to guests who may personalize their voyage with a choice of special offers: Oceangoing Voyages: Two-category suite upgrade, or $1,000 per suite Onboard Spending Credit that can be used for shore excursions, spa treatments, specialty restaurants, and more, or 50% off a second suite. Expedition Cruises:...