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Gauguin PEARLS program a hit with agents
Paul Gauguin Cruises newly introduced PEARLS Accredited Partner Program is proving successful with more than 1,200 agents registering and 600 agents already graduating. A self-paced specialist training program, this recent initiative allows agents "to become truly immersed in the Paul Gauguin experience."PEARLS (Partners Earn Added Rewards and Learn to Sell) enables partners to identify and connect with prospective clients more accurately, as well as to successfully promote Paul Gauguin Cruises. When agents successfully complete the certification program, each will have access to a list of...
Silversea unveils 2013 voyage collection
Silversea Cruises has unveiled an extensive line-up of worldwide voyages for 2013 -- all on sale now and featuring attractive savings incentives such as "Free Air"gateways (on select sailings) and Onboard Spending Credits of up to US$1,500 per suite on all voyages (with the exception of Silversea Expeditions). In 2013, the company's six ships will offer more than 200 voyages, visiting over 450 destinations on seven continents. Highlighting the program is Silver Whisper's 115-day World Cruise, Silver Spirit's inaugural calls in Hawaii (last visited by Silversea in 2010), and Silver Explorer's...
Windstar offers two-for-one fares
Windstar Cruises has introduced two-for-one fares starting from US$1,399 p.p., double occupancy, on select 2012 Caribbean voyages when booked by Feb. 24. Three Caribbean itineraries are available and each one features island-hopping experiences. Available itineraries include Windstar's "Flavors of the Caribbean"voyages, seven-day sailings on Wind Surf roundtrip from Philipsburg, St. Maarten visiting Le Marin, Martinique; Pigeon Island, St. Lucia; Roseau, Dominica; Falmouth Harbour, Antigua; and Gustavia, St. Barthelemy. Departures: Jan. 14, 28; Feb. 25; and March 10, 24. Two-for-one fares...
Book Now’ and save with Crystal
Effective Jan. 1, Crystal Cruises increased fares for as many as 19 cruises and set a new booking deadline of Feb. 28 for 2012 and 2013 "Book Now"fares. Current Book Now fares, available at http://www.crystalcruises.com , offer early booking special offers -- as much as $2,000 p.p. off two-for-one fares. The line's Book Now promotion provides travellers with a two-month window for the lowest prices possible on every worldwide cruise aboard Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity in 2012 and 2013. As indicated, when the previously published fares expired on Dec. 31, Crystal raised fares from...
Uniworld celebrates with new agent incentive program
The countdown to 2012 may be over, but Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is giving agents another reason to celebrate with a new incentive program. For all bookings made on any 2012 Uniworld cruise between Jan. 1 and 31, agents will earn a bonus commission of $25 p.p. (or $50 per stateroom). In addition, for every booking agents make during this time frame, they will be entered into a draw to win one of two prizes: a grand prize for two on Uniworld's S.S. Antoinette with Business Class air, or a trip for two on Uniworld's River Beatrice with economy class air....
Azamara teams up with Decoster
Azamara Club Cruises is adding yet another element of exclusivity for its guests with the introduction of the European "About Rose"collection of toiletry products on its two ships, Azamara Quest and Azamara Journey. The brainchild of famed-French, master-perfumer Olivier Decoster, "About Rose"offers guests a new range of specially tailored toiletry products. Aboard Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest, guests may pamper themselves with About Rose foaming body wash, body lotion, shampoo and conditioner plus a vanity set. The elegant collection, inspired by notes of tangerine, iris and amber, will...
HAL adds new sales, marketing tools for agents
To maximize sales opportunities during the upcoming 2012 Wave Season, Holland America Line (HAL) has added an array of new marketing, sales and training tools to its online Travel Agent Headquarters portal. Travel Agent Headquarters, accessed via http://www.hollandamerica.com , is an umbrella resource centre where agents can download personalized marketing materials, watch training videos to become more familiar with the online POLAR booking engine, read the latest news and learn how to maximize their product knowledge to increase Holland America bookings. Eight categories are featured on the...
Behind-the-scenes with Celebrity
Consistently striving to provide its guests with unmatchable vacation experiences, Celebrity Cruises is now offering guests an inside look into the fascinating world of cruise ship operations. A new addition to Celebrity's onboard activities program, "Celebrity Inside Access"takes guests on a once-in-a-lifetime journey behind the scenes of Celebrity's renowned fleet, inviting them to discover the intricate details and functions behind modern luxury at sea. The program invites guests to join two intimate and exclusive activities, the "See How It's Done Tour"and the "Bridge Sail Away...