Travel agents give optimistic outlook for cruise sales
Halfway through the year, travel agents cite optimism about selling cruises in 2012, according to a new survey of members of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). Over 50 percent of respondents report they are already selling more vacations at sea than in 2011 and 64 percent expect cruise booking volume over the course of 2012 […]
Lux Cruise Line Bans Smoking, Pretty Much
Silversea Cruises, where smoking is already banned on balconies, will begin prohibiting smoking in in private passenger areas on January 1, 2013. “In consideration of evolving consumer trends, and to further promote a safe, comfortable and enjoyable environment for our guests, staff and crew, we have updated the smoking policy for Silversea ships,” Silversea Cruises president […]
Royal Caribbean Tops Canadian Travel Press Agents’ Choice Awards for Ninth Consecutive Year
For the ninth consecutive year, Royal Caribbean International placed first among 28 cruise lines in the 2012 Canadian Travel Press Agents’ Choice Awards. “We are thrilled to receive such a special award from our valued travel agent partners who help make Royal Caribbean International one of the world’s top global cruise brands,” said Lisa Connell […]
Survey shows general awareness down for Canada/New England cruise market
At the 2012 Canada/New England Cruise Symposium in Quebec City, Christine Duffy, President and ceo of CLIA (Cruise Line International Association), gave results of a travel agent survey conducted earlier this year about the Canada/New England cruise market by 378 agents. The study showed 42% of travel agents believe first timers are key to the […]
Cruise Line Honored By Travel Agency Consortium
Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis of the Seas was the site of Vacation.com’s 14th Annual National Conference and Trade Show last week. During the event, Royal Caribbean was recognized with its seventh consecutive Power of Partnership Award in the Contemporary Cruise Line category from the largest travel services marketing organization in North America. “Royal Caribbean is […]