cruise W E E K L Y Website: www.cruiseweekly.com.au | Phone:1300 799 220 | Fax:1300 799 221| Email:info@cruiseweekly .com.au Page 1 Thursday 31 October 2013 Packed issue of CW today Today’strade issue of CW features ve pages of all the latest cruise informaon plus a full page from Blue Lagoon Cruises. Now your clients can have them all Introducing four extraordinary offers LEARN MORE > • Updated atrium with signature International Cafe • New dining venue Kai Sushi • Horizon Court action stations for live a la carte cooking • Al fresco barbeque venues and more! See what’s new for Sun Princess ® Blue Lagoon Fiji accreditation FARES from $99 per person per night are available to Aussie travel agents who successfully complete a newly launched accredita on program launched by Fiji’s Blue Lagoon Cruises. Free cruises for every ten retail and every 20 wholesale bookings are also on oer. Six modules designed around the line’s new range of three-, four- and seven-night voyages can be completed in order to qualify as a Blue Lagoon sales specialist - for more informaon on the program, see page six. Smith re-elected as CLIA chairman CLIA Australasia’s 2014 line-up comprises two new women, with the return of a former chairman and three commiee members, and two departures. GAVIN Smith, regional vice president, Asia-Pacic Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, will connue as chairman of CLIA Australasia for a fourth consecuve term following an elecon at the associaon’s AGM in Sydney yesterday. Lynne Clarke, managing director of MSC Cruises Australia, has ocially joined the execuve commiee for her rst elected term, aer lling a casual vacancy recently leby T eresia Fors, Viking River Cruises managing director Australia & NZ. Former Orion Expedion Cruises founder Sarina Braon was also invited to contribute as a non-vong emeritus execuve commiee member. Remaining on the execuve commiee are the two deputy chairs Andrew Millmore, managing director, Travel the World (GSA for Compagnie du Ponant) for a seventh term, and Ann Sherry, ceo Carnival Australia, for a second term; as well as former chairman Karen Christensen, general manager and director of sales & markeng Australasia, Silversea Cruises. Smith thanked the outgoing members, Fors and APT ceo Chris Hall for their work during the transion from ICCA to CLIA this year . “We took a giant step forward in 2013 but we sll have a lot more to do in 2014, including staging the rst ever Cruise3Sixty outside the USA, in Sydney in February . “ As always, I look forward to the support of our new and returning execuve commiee members during what is shaping up to be another big year for CLIA Australasia.” A new constuon, formally recognising CLIA Australasia and the relaonship with CLIA oces around the world, was also passed unanimously by the 29 member cruise lines during an Ex traordinary General Meeng yesterday. CLIA Australasia general manager BreJardine said: “It has been a very busy year as we transion into a global cruise associaon with a number of excing objecves in front of us. “I welcome the 2014 execuve commiee onboard and have condence they will steer CLIA Australasia in the right direcon during this important me.”
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7272019 Cruise Weekly for Thu 31 Oct 2013 - CLIA elections Quantum incentive Coral Princess True North Astor Oceaniahellip
Service ExcellenceFOR regular readers of the trade press youwould be aware that CLIA is a supportingsponsor of the Avis Travel Agent Scholarshipof Excellence
On the surface many will ask what hascruising got to do with car rental and theanswer to this is ndash ldquonot a lotrdquo
However when you stop and think aboutit although ownership of the scholarshipbelongs to Avis the spirit of the awardbrings together a vast array of support andsponsorship from many sectors of the travel
industry ndash including cruiseNow in its 17th year the Scholarshiprewards excellence in customer service withthe winner receiving a range of educationaland travel-related prizes valued in excess of$40000 including cruise training from CLIA
Throughout our cruise industry trainingsyllabus we have a heavy focus on CustomerService Excellence This being the case thesynergies in supporting the Avis scholarshipalong with other key suppliers are obvious
Ultimately we are all very keen to see thehighest level of professionalism and serviceexcellence from the most important part ofthe distribution channel in travel ndash our agents
Irsquove had the honour of participating in thejudging at the Avis Scholarship for the pastve years and this week (again) delivered agroup of outstanding individuals as nalistsNo doubt the eort required to make asubmission is signicant and the journeythrough the process is arduous but thereward and recognition as a nalist andpossibly as a winner is something you willcherish your entire career
CLIA will be there to support this eventagain in 2014 and I can only encourage the
many outstanding agents that we have hereto make the time to put forth a submission
Congratulations to each of the nalists andto the selected winner Anne Hobbs fromTravelworld Kununurra
Legendary river cruises Inspired design
CLICK HERE to find out more
EUROPE CONNECTIONS
SAVE 983076983095983093983088PERCOUPLE
When you book our exclusive selection of tours and river cruises
EUROPE CONNECTIONS
CLIA contributes to Avis Scholarship winnerSELECTED as having
demonstrated superior levels
of customer service Anne
Hobbs from Travelworld
Kununurra was this week
named as the 2013 winner
of the Avis Travel Agent
Scholarship
Sixteen former winners of
the award will tesfy to the
amazing opportunies and
prizes that receipt of the
award brings with it in total
a pool of more than $40000generously provided by a host
of sponsors and benefactors
Among these is Cruise Lines
Internaonal Associaon
(CLIA) who provide four valuable cruise
industry training modules to develop the
winnerrsquos knowledge of the booming sector
In aendance for the naming of the 2013
winner was CLIA Australasia general manager
Bre Jardine who is pictured above right with
Avis travel industry manager Russell Butler and
scholarship winner Anne Hobbs - for more on
the scholarship see CLIArsquos clu l
Bali not meeting ships needsLACK of development of cruise ship docking
facilies in Bali has been blamed by tourism
ocials for a drop in the number of ship visits
According to the Tourism amp Creave Economy
Ministry 310 cruise ship calls are scheduled for
this year however only 266 visits are currently
in the books for 2014
The Ministryrsquos special interest tourism
markeng director Rizki Handayani said they
had received interest from Royal CaribbeanrsquosVoyager of the Seas but was unable to
accommodate the ship due to lack of facilies
Coral Princess agent incentiveSmALL-ShIp expedion line Coral Princess
Cruises has launched a major sales incenve
for the Australian travel industry with three
cruises to a value of $70000 up for grabs
One entry into a major prize draw will be
given for each new Coral Princess booking
made from 01 Nov to 31 Mar next year with
a bonus entry given for any new Islands of theSouth Pacic or New Zealand cruises booked
The major prize on oer to the winner is a
Coral Princess small-ship expedion cruise up
to 13-nights in duraon while runner up South
Pacic amp Kimberley trips will also be awarded
For more informaon rules and terms on the
incenve see wwwbitlycoralincenve
CEO to cruise with passengersCELEBRITY Cruises chief execuve Michael
Bayley will take part in a special Presidentrsquos
Cruise from Rome to Barcelona deparng on
26 Jul next year aboard Celebrity Equinox A series of special events is set for the sailing
open exclusively to Captainrsquos Club members
7272019 Cruise Weekly for Thu 31 Oct 2013 - CLIA elections Quantum incentive Coral Princess True North Astor Oceaniahellip
Business Development ManagerNew Zealand PampO CruisesWith a local cruising history of 80 years PampO Cruises is Australasiarsquos most loved cruise lineFrom the Pacic Islands Papua New Guinea and New Zealand to the best of Australiarsquoseast and southern coasts PampO Cruises delivers some of the southern hemispherersquos mostincredible desnaons
PampO Cruises is part of the worldrsquos leading cruise holiday company Carnival Corporaon(represented in the Asia Pacic region by Carnival New Zealand) Growth in the New Zealandcruise market is outpacing all internaonal markets with brands managed by Carnival NewZealand (including PampO Cruises Princess Cruises Cunard PampO Cruises UK) represenng themajority of the local cruise industry
Reporng to the Sales Manager NZ the Business Development Manager PampO Cruises isresponsible for building a strong geographic presence in order to achieve sales targetsthrough industry relaonships and business partnerships The incumbent will be responsiblefor educang trade and consumer channels on the unique selling points of PampO Cruises anddriving incremental revenue through exisng and new channels
Key responsibilies include
bull being the face of PampO Cruises in the territory maintaining a high prole and professionalstanding
bull developing and implemenng business plans
bull promong our excing products and services through on-site sales calls telephone andwrien communicaon
bull supporng the development of local markeng for agents
bull managing product educaon events presentaons and training
bull preparing and delivering nancial reporng to key accounts across the territory
We seek applicaons from enthusiasc and energec individuals with a passion for travel andcruising who demonstrate
bull success in exceeding sales results in an lsquoon the roadrsquo territory management role
bull strong relaonship building and inuencing skills
bull excellent communicaon skills (wrien and verbal) with an engaging and impaculpresentaon style
bull self movaon and discipline with the ability to work in a highly autonomous manner andpriorise workload to have maximum impact
bull the ability and willingness to travel frequently across the territory and aend funcons onevenings or weekends as required
Ready for a new challenge in the serious businessof holidays
Apply online at careerscarnivalaustraliacomJob Reference CAR1086407
Big names to cruise Seabourn
GUEST entertainers celebries and lecturerswill travel aboard Seabourn Sojournrsquos 2014
world cruise luxury line Seabourn has advised
The 116-day global circumnavigaon will
depart from Los Angeles on 04 Jan next year
heading west and arriving Venice on 01 May
Among the lineup will be Tony-award winning
Broadway star Pa LuPone four-me winner
of the Americarsquos Cup yacht race Dennis Conner
and Tony Mendez a former CIA operave
who was involved in the real-life events in Iran
which inspired the blockbuster lm Argo
Astor Indonesia upgrade deal
Soon-to-ArrIve cruise liner Astor haslaunched a complimentary cabin upgrade oer
for one of its upcoming Fremantle departures
Passengers who book a Category 3 cabin on
a ve-night Fremantle to Bali cruise priced
from $760ppts the six-night return sector at
$910ppts or the enre 11-night journey from
$1669ppts will receive a Category 7 stateroom
The sailing departs Fremantle on 02 Jan 2014
and leaves Bali to head back on 07 Jan - limited
availability exists and is available to new
customers only - see wwwcmvaustraliacom
Culinary classes on OceaniaMORE than 20 dierent classes oering ps
on regional cuisines through to home-made
avourites will be available as part of the Bon
Appeacutet Culinary Center 2014 curriculum
ecently released by Oceania Cruises
Classes will be conducted aboard Oceaniavessels Marina and Riviera with sessions
unning from 45 minutes through to three
hours depending on the inerary underway
For more informaon on the range of classes
underway CLICK HERE
Shackleton century voyageBENTOURS has released cabins for sale
on two special voyages retracing the route
ravelled by Antarcca explorer Sir Ernest
Shackleton on his epic expedion to cross the
rozen connent via the South Pole in 1914
The 21-day Spirit of Shackleton departures
are scheduled for Jan 2014 and 2015 leaving
rom Ushuaia Chile aboard the MS Expediton
Fares start from $15999ppts and include all
onboard meals lectures amp educaon sessions
visits to scienc research staons and Zodiac
excursions onto the ice - phone 1800 221 712
PampO UK vessels sailing in Aus
EIGHT short samplers cruise sectors aboardArcadia and Aurora have been released by
PampO Cruises World Cruising with both vessels
due to visit Australia in the upcoming summer
Staterooms for a two-night sailing from
Sydney to Melbourne deparng on 26 Feb or
rom Melbourne to Adelaide on 28 Feb aboard
Arcadia are priced from $339ppts
Northbound a two-night cruise from Sydney
o Brisbane on 16 Feb on Aurora is available
or the same price - see wwwmyccscomau
For those wishing to experience the recently
efurbished Arcadia for a longer cruise an
eight-night trip from Sydney to Fremantle on26 Feb is also on sale from $1199ppts
Regent vessel exits drydockBOASTING new furnishings upholstery and
arpeng Regent Seven Seas Cruisesrsquo luxury
vessel Seven Seas Voyager has returned to
ervice following a signicant interior overhaul
Furnishings lighng and artworks in the
hiprsquos penthouse suites were upgraded along
with wall coverings outdoor furniture and new
eak installed on all balconiesPublic areas were also refreshed with new
outdoor furniture added new bars installed
mosaic ling added to outdoor eateries while
he main Constellaons theatre was refreshed
7272019 Cruise Weekly for Thu 31 Oct 2013 - CLIA elections Quantum incentive Coral Princess True North Astor Oceaniahellip
Cruise Weekly is Australiarsquos favourite online cruising publicaon
In producon since 2007 Cruise Weekly is published each Tuesday
with a further travel industry update each Thursday
Cruise Weekly is free and is sent to subscribers via email as an Adobe
Acrobat PDF documentSign up for a free subscripon at wwwcruiseweeklycomau
po Bx 1010 eig nSW 1710
p 1300 799 220 Fax 1300 799 221
Cruise Weekly is a publicaon of Cruise Weekly Pty Ltd All content fully protected by copyright Please obtain wrien permission to reproduce any material While every care has been taken in the preparaon of
Cruise Weekly no liability can be accepted for errors or omissions Informaon is published i n good faith to smulate independent invesgaon of the maers canvassed Responsibility for editorial comment is taken by Bruce Piper
publismaagig edi Bruce Piper
edi Louise Goldsbury
pduc edi Ma Lennon
Cibus Roderick Eime and
Olivia ArchboldEmail infocruiseweeklycomau
Adsig ad makg Chrise-Lee
Lachance Magda Herdzik and Lisa Marn
Email adsigcuiswklycau
Business Manager Jenny Piper
Email accountstraveldailycomaupa f tal Daily gu f ublicas
business events news
Just one click away fromkeeping up to date with allthe breaking news as itcomes to hand
Follow us on
Face to Face David CoxGeneral Manager Travelmarvel
Davidrsquos Cruise Favourites
Ship La MargueriteShip Activity Happy hour spent discussing the days adventures with fellow guestsShore Excursion Climbing Mount Pilatus in the Swiss Alps just outside of Lucerne
Region Europe - so many dierent cultures in such close proximityPort Sydney
Onboard Food and Drink Local seafood washed down with a few ice cold beersPerk of the Job Travelling the world to nd new destinations for our guests to explore
Welcome to Face to Face where we chat to cruise industry leadersWhere do you see yourselfyour company in ve years
In the last 12 months wersquove seen sales double introduced a new dedicated team amp expanded into newdestinations Looking forward to the next 12 months wersquove increased our Mekong cruising programtwo-fold introduced Russia Mississippi and China river cruising amp wersquove got exciting new additions to
our portfolio planned For the next 5 years hopefully working with an even larger team amp portfolio
What is the key to your success
As a team we are passionate about our product We listen to the wants and needs of customers toevolve amp rene our oering in order to deliver the very best proposition possible at the very best price
What is your favourite destination and whyVietnam amp Cambodia They oer such a contrast to anywhere I have travelled By cruising through small
villages and getting to meet locals you gain a real insight into the true essence of the destination
What was your most memorable moment on a cruiseIt has to be taking a motorbike ride in Saigon I was one of what seemed like hundreds of thousands ofothers zipping around the city Terrifying and exhilarating in equal measure sums it up nicely I loved it
How can cruising continue to grow in the current nancial climateBy continuing to deliver incredibly high standards while also oering exceptional value for money
What do you think is the most underrated aspect of cruising
The amount you can see do and experience without feeling overwhelmed At Travelmarvel wersquove developed a sightseeing program thatcombines well known icons with unique o the beaten track experiences while also allowing enough free time for guests to explore
What is something you wish more agentsconsumers knew about cruisingNo unpacking Cruising oers fantastic value for money and guests can see many amazing destinations cultures and sights in one trip Whatrsquos
more itrsquos really sociable and you get to travel with like-minded people often making new friendships that last a lifetime This is especiallyimportant for people who might be travelling alone
Describe your perfect cruise in 25 words or lessA combination of new cultures dream destinations fabulous cuisine and the chance to learn more about this fascinating world of ours
What are your career ambitionsTo continue delivering outstanding product supporting an excellent team and delivering extraordinary growth
What advice would you give other people who want a job like yours
Work hard put your customers and team rst and have fun
7272019 Cruise Weekly for Thu 31 Oct 2013 - CLIA elections Quantum incentive Coral Princess True North Astor Oceaniahellip
Our new accreditation programme is available to all retail and wholesale agents Put yourselfthrough 6 easy modules and be fully condent selling the recently introduced amended 3 4 amp7 night cruise itineraries With accreditation you will receive a certicate and you and a friend will beentitled to experience a Blue Lagoon Cruise for only $99 per person per night And it gets even betterwith every 10 retail bookings or 20 wholesale bookings you and a friend can go completely FREEFor further information contact salesbluelagooncruisescom
LC4573
Mak e 10 book in g s
and you and a f riend
can c rui se fo r F R E E
bluelagooncruises com
Cruise Fiji for FREE
Blue Lagoon Cruises has introduceda brand new Accreditation Programme register at wwwbluelagooncruisescomagents
7272019 Cruise Weekly for Thu 31 Oct 2013 - CLIA elections Quantum incentive Coral Princess True North Astor Oceaniahellip
Service ExcellenceFOR regular readers of the trade press youwould be aware that CLIA is a supportingsponsor of the Avis Travel Agent Scholarshipof Excellence
On the surface many will ask what hascruising got to do with car rental and theanswer to this is ndash ldquonot a lotrdquo
However when you stop and think aboutit although ownership of the scholarshipbelongs to Avis the spirit of the awardbrings together a vast array of support andsponsorship from many sectors of the travel
industry ndash including cruiseNow in its 17th year the Scholarshiprewards excellence in customer service withthe winner receiving a range of educationaland travel-related prizes valued in excess of$40000 including cruise training from CLIA
Throughout our cruise industry trainingsyllabus we have a heavy focus on CustomerService Excellence This being the case thesynergies in supporting the Avis scholarshipalong with other key suppliers are obvious
Ultimately we are all very keen to see thehighest level of professionalism and serviceexcellence from the most important part ofthe distribution channel in travel ndash our agents
Irsquove had the honour of participating in thejudging at the Avis Scholarship for the pastve years and this week (again) delivered agroup of outstanding individuals as nalistsNo doubt the eort required to make asubmission is signicant and the journeythrough the process is arduous but thereward and recognition as a nalist andpossibly as a winner is something you willcherish your entire career
CLIA will be there to support this eventagain in 2014 and I can only encourage the
many outstanding agents that we have hereto make the time to put forth a submission
Congratulations to each of the nalists andto the selected winner Anne Hobbs fromTravelworld Kununurra
Legendary river cruises Inspired design
CLICK HERE to find out more
EUROPE CONNECTIONS
SAVE 983076983095983093983088PERCOUPLE
When you book our exclusive selection of tours and river cruises
EUROPE CONNECTIONS
CLIA contributes to Avis Scholarship winnerSELECTED as having
demonstrated superior levels
of customer service Anne
Hobbs from Travelworld
Kununurra was this week
named as the 2013 winner
of the Avis Travel Agent
Scholarship
Sixteen former winners of
the award will tesfy to the
amazing opportunies and
prizes that receipt of the
award brings with it in total
a pool of more than $40000generously provided by a host
of sponsors and benefactors
Among these is Cruise Lines
Internaonal Associaon
(CLIA) who provide four valuable cruise
industry training modules to develop the
winnerrsquos knowledge of the booming sector
In aendance for the naming of the 2013
winner was CLIA Australasia general manager
Bre Jardine who is pictured above right with
Avis travel industry manager Russell Butler and
scholarship winner Anne Hobbs - for more on
the scholarship see CLIArsquos clu l
Bali not meeting ships needsLACK of development of cruise ship docking
facilies in Bali has been blamed by tourism
ocials for a drop in the number of ship visits
According to the Tourism amp Creave Economy
Ministry 310 cruise ship calls are scheduled for
this year however only 266 visits are currently
in the books for 2014
The Ministryrsquos special interest tourism
markeng director Rizki Handayani said they
had received interest from Royal CaribbeanrsquosVoyager of the Seas but was unable to
accommodate the ship due to lack of facilies
Coral Princess agent incentiveSmALL-ShIp expedion line Coral Princess
Cruises has launched a major sales incenve
for the Australian travel industry with three
cruises to a value of $70000 up for grabs
One entry into a major prize draw will be
given for each new Coral Princess booking
made from 01 Nov to 31 Mar next year with
a bonus entry given for any new Islands of theSouth Pacic or New Zealand cruises booked
The major prize on oer to the winner is a
Coral Princess small-ship expedion cruise up
to 13-nights in duraon while runner up South
Pacic amp Kimberley trips will also be awarded
For more informaon rules and terms on the
incenve see wwwbitlycoralincenve
CEO to cruise with passengersCELEBRITY Cruises chief execuve Michael
Bayley will take part in a special Presidentrsquos
Cruise from Rome to Barcelona deparng on
26 Jul next year aboard Celebrity Equinox A series of special events is set for the sailing
open exclusively to Captainrsquos Club members
7272019 Cruise Weekly for Thu 31 Oct 2013 - CLIA elections Quantum incentive Coral Princess True North Astor Oceaniahellip
Business Development ManagerNew Zealand PampO CruisesWith a local cruising history of 80 years PampO Cruises is Australasiarsquos most loved cruise lineFrom the Pacic Islands Papua New Guinea and New Zealand to the best of Australiarsquoseast and southern coasts PampO Cruises delivers some of the southern hemispherersquos mostincredible desnaons
PampO Cruises is part of the worldrsquos leading cruise holiday company Carnival Corporaon(represented in the Asia Pacic region by Carnival New Zealand) Growth in the New Zealandcruise market is outpacing all internaonal markets with brands managed by Carnival NewZealand (including PampO Cruises Princess Cruises Cunard PampO Cruises UK) represenng themajority of the local cruise industry
Reporng to the Sales Manager NZ the Business Development Manager PampO Cruises isresponsible for building a strong geographic presence in order to achieve sales targetsthrough industry relaonships and business partnerships The incumbent will be responsiblefor educang trade and consumer channels on the unique selling points of PampO Cruises anddriving incremental revenue through exisng and new channels
Key responsibilies include
bull being the face of PampO Cruises in the territory maintaining a high prole and professionalstanding
bull developing and implemenng business plans
bull promong our excing products and services through on-site sales calls telephone andwrien communicaon
bull supporng the development of local markeng for agents
bull managing product educaon events presentaons and training
bull preparing and delivering nancial reporng to key accounts across the territory
We seek applicaons from enthusiasc and energec individuals with a passion for travel andcruising who demonstrate
bull success in exceeding sales results in an lsquoon the roadrsquo territory management role
bull strong relaonship building and inuencing skills
bull excellent communicaon skills (wrien and verbal) with an engaging and impaculpresentaon style
bull self movaon and discipline with the ability to work in a highly autonomous manner andpriorise workload to have maximum impact
bull the ability and willingness to travel frequently across the territory and aend funcons onevenings or weekends as required
Ready for a new challenge in the serious businessof holidays
Apply online at careerscarnivalaustraliacomJob Reference CAR1086407
Big names to cruise Seabourn
GUEST entertainers celebries and lecturerswill travel aboard Seabourn Sojournrsquos 2014
world cruise luxury line Seabourn has advised
The 116-day global circumnavigaon will
depart from Los Angeles on 04 Jan next year
heading west and arriving Venice on 01 May
Among the lineup will be Tony-award winning
Broadway star Pa LuPone four-me winner
of the Americarsquos Cup yacht race Dennis Conner
and Tony Mendez a former CIA operave
who was involved in the real-life events in Iran
which inspired the blockbuster lm Argo
Astor Indonesia upgrade deal
Soon-to-ArrIve cruise liner Astor haslaunched a complimentary cabin upgrade oer
for one of its upcoming Fremantle departures
Passengers who book a Category 3 cabin on
a ve-night Fremantle to Bali cruise priced
from $760ppts the six-night return sector at
$910ppts or the enre 11-night journey from
$1669ppts will receive a Category 7 stateroom
The sailing departs Fremantle on 02 Jan 2014
and leaves Bali to head back on 07 Jan - limited
availability exists and is available to new
customers only - see wwwcmvaustraliacom
Culinary classes on OceaniaMORE than 20 dierent classes oering ps
on regional cuisines through to home-made
avourites will be available as part of the Bon
Appeacutet Culinary Center 2014 curriculum
ecently released by Oceania Cruises
Classes will be conducted aboard Oceaniavessels Marina and Riviera with sessions
unning from 45 minutes through to three
hours depending on the inerary underway
For more informaon on the range of classes
underway CLICK HERE
Shackleton century voyageBENTOURS has released cabins for sale
on two special voyages retracing the route
ravelled by Antarcca explorer Sir Ernest
Shackleton on his epic expedion to cross the
rozen connent via the South Pole in 1914
The 21-day Spirit of Shackleton departures
are scheduled for Jan 2014 and 2015 leaving
rom Ushuaia Chile aboard the MS Expediton
Fares start from $15999ppts and include all
onboard meals lectures amp educaon sessions
visits to scienc research staons and Zodiac
excursions onto the ice - phone 1800 221 712
PampO UK vessels sailing in Aus
EIGHT short samplers cruise sectors aboardArcadia and Aurora have been released by
PampO Cruises World Cruising with both vessels
due to visit Australia in the upcoming summer
Staterooms for a two-night sailing from
Sydney to Melbourne deparng on 26 Feb or
rom Melbourne to Adelaide on 28 Feb aboard
Arcadia are priced from $339ppts
Northbound a two-night cruise from Sydney
o Brisbane on 16 Feb on Aurora is available
or the same price - see wwwmyccscomau
For those wishing to experience the recently
efurbished Arcadia for a longer cruise an
eight-night trip from Sydney to Fremantle on26 Feb is also on sale from $1199ppts
Regent vessel exits drydockBOASTING new furnishings upholstery and
arpeng Regent Seven Seas Cruisesrsquo luxury
vessel Seven Seas Voyager has returned to
ervice following a signicant interior overhaul
Furnishings lighng and artworks in the
hiprsquos penthouse suites were upgraded along
with wall coverings outdoor furniture and new
eak installed on all balconiesPublic areas were also refreshed with new
outdoor furniture added new bars installed
mosaic ling added to outdoor eateries while
he main Constellaons theatre was refreshed
7272019 Cruise Weekly for Thu 31 Oct 2013 - CLIA elections Quantum incentive Coral Princess True North Astor Oceaniahellip
Cruise Weekly is Australiarsquos favourite online cruising publicaon
In producon since 2007 Cruise Weekly is published each Tuesday
with a further travel industry update each Thursday
Cruise Weekly is free and is sent to subscribers via email as an Adobe
Acrobat PDF documentSign up for a free subscripon at wwwcruiseweeklycomau
po Bx 1010 eig nSW 1710
p 1300 799 220 Fax 1300 799 221
Cruise Weekly is a publicaon of Cruise Weekly Pty Ltd All content fully protected by copyright Please obtain wrien permission to reproduce any material While every care has been taken in the preparaon of
Cruise Weekly no liability can be accepted for errors or omissions Informaon is published i n good faith to smulate independent invesgaon of the maers canvassed Responsibility for editorial comment is taken by Bruce Piper
publismaagig edi Bruce Piper
edi Louise Goldsbury
pduc edi Ma Lennon
Cibus Roderick Eime and
Olivia ArchboldEmail infocruiseweeklycomau
Adsig ad makg Chrise-Lee
Lachance Magda Herdzik and Lisa Marn
Email adsigcuiswklycau
Business Manager Jenny Piper
Email accountstraveldailycomaupa f tal Daily gu f ublicas
business events news
Just one click away fromkeeping up to date with allthe breaking news as itcomes to hand
Follow us on
Face to Face David CoxGeneral Manager Travelmarvel
Davidrsquos Cruise Favourites
Ship La MargueriteShip Activity Happy hour spent discussing the days adventures with fellow guestsShore Excursion Climbing Mount Pilatus in the Swiss Alps just outside of Lucerne
Region Europe - so many dierent cultures in such close proximityPort Sydney
Onboard Food and Drink Local seafood washed down with a few ice cold beersPerk of the Job Travelling the world to nd new destinations for our guests to explore
Welcome to Face to Face where we chat to cruise industry leadersWhere do you see yourselfyour company in ve years
In the last 12 months wersquove seen sales double introduced a new dedicated team amp expanded into newdestinations Looking forward to the next 12 months wersquove increased our Mekong cruising programtwo-fold introduced Russia Mississippi and China river cruising amp wersquove got exciting new additions to
our portfolio planned For the next 5 years hopefully working with an even larger team amp portfolio
What is the key to your success
As a team we are passionate about our product We listen to the wants and needs of customers toevolve amp rene our oering in order to deliver the very best proposition possible at the very best price
What is your favourite destination and whyVietnam amp Cambodia They oer such a contrast to anywhere I have travelled By cruising through small
villages and getting to meet locals you gain a real insight into the true essence of the destination
What was your most memorable moment on a cruiseIt has to be taking a motorbike ride in Saigon I was one of what seemed like hundreds of thousands ofothers zipping around the city Terrifying and exhilarating in equal measure sums it up nicely I loved it
How can cruising continue to grow in the current nancial climateBy continuing to deliver incredibly high standards while also oering exceptional value for money
What do you think is the most underrated aspect of cruising
The amount you can see do and experience without feeling overwhelmed At Travelmarvel wersquove developed a sightseeing program thatcombines well known icons with unique o the beaten track experiences while also allowing enough free time for guests to explore
What is something you wish more agentsconsumers knew about cruisingNo unpacking Cruising oers fantastic value for money and guests can see many amazing destinations cultures and sights in one trip Whatrsquos
more itrsquos really sociable and you get to travel with like-minded people often making new friendships that last a lifetime This is especiallyimportant for people who might be travelling alone
Describe your perfect cruise in 25 words or lessA combination of new cultures dream destinations fabulous cuisine and the chance to learn more about this fascinating world of ours
What are your career ambitionsTo continue delivering outstanding product supporting an excellent team and delivering extraordinary growth
What advice would you give other people who want a job like yours
Work hard put your customers and team rst and have fun
7272019 Cruise Weekly for Thu 31 Oct 2013 - CLIA elections Quantum incentive Coral Princess True North Astor Oceaniahellip
Our new accreditation programme is available to all retail and wholesale agents Put yourselfthrough 6 easy modules and be fully condent selling the recently introduced amended 3 4 amp7 night cruise itineraries With accreditation you will receive a certicate and you and a friend will beentitled to experience a Blue Lagoon Cruise for only $99 per person per night And it gets even betterwith every 10 retail bookings or 20 wholesale bookings you and a friend can go completely FREEFor further information contact salesbluelagooncruisescom
LC4573
Mak e 10 book in g s
and you and a f riend
can c rui se fo r F R E E
bluelagooncruises com
Cruise Fiji for FREE
Blue Lagoon Cruises has introduceda brand new Accreditation Programme register at wwwbluelagooncruisescomagents
7272019 Cruise Weekly for Thu 31 Oct 2013 - CLIA elections Quantum incentive Coral Princess True North Astor Oceaniahellip
Service ExcellenceFOR regular readers of the trade press youwould be aware that CLIA is a supportingsponsor of the Avis Travel Agent Scholarshipof Excellence
On the surface many will ask what hascruising got to do with car rental and theanswer to this is ndash ldquonot a lotrdquo
However when you stop and think aboutit although ownership of the scholarshipbelongs to Avis the spirit of the awardbrings together a vast array of support andsponsorship from many sectors of the travel
industry ndash including cruiseNow in its 17th year the Scholarshiprewards excellence in customer service withthe winner receiving a range of educationaland travel-related prizes valued in excess of$40000 including cruise training from CLIA
Throughout our cruise industry trainingsyllabus we have a heavy focus on CustomerService Excellence This being the case thesynergies in supporting the Avis scholarshipalong with other key suppliers are obvious
Ultimately we are all very keen to see thehighest level of professionalism and serviceexcellence from the most important part ofthe distribution channel in travel ndash our agents
Irsquove had the honour of participating in thejudging at the Avis Scholarship for the pastve years and this week (again) delivered agroup of outstanding individuals as nalistsNo doubt the eort required to make asubmission is signicant and the journeythrough the process is arduous but thereward and recognition as a nalist andpossibly as a winner is something you willcherish your entire career
CLIA will be there to support this eventagain in 2014 and I can only encourage the
many outstanding agents that we have hereto make the time to put forth a submission
Congratulations to each of the nalists andto the selected winner Anne Hobbs fromTravelworld Kununurra
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CLIA contributes to Avis Scholarship winnerSELECTED as having
demonstrated superior levels
of customer service Anne
Hobbs from Travelworld
Kununurra was this week
named as the 2013 winner
of the Avis Travel Agent
Scholarship
Sixteen former winners of
the award will tesfy to the
amazing opportunies and
prizes that receipt of the
award brings with it in total
a pool of more than $40000generously provided by a host
of sponsors and benefactors
Among these is Cruise Lines
Internaonal Associaon
(CLIA) who provide four valuable cruise
industry training modules to develop the
winnerrsquos knowledge of the booming sector
In aendance for the naming of the 2013
winner was CLIA Australasia general manager
Bre Jardine who is pictured above right with
Avis travel industry manager Russell Butler and
scholarship winner Anne Hobbs - for more on
the scholarship see CLIArsquos clu l
Bali not meeting ships needsLACK of development of cruise ship docking
facilies in Bali has been blamed by tourism
ocials for a drop in the number of ship visits
According to the Tourism amp Creave Economy
Ministry 310 cruise ship calls are scheduled for
this year however only 266 visits are currently
in the books for 2014
The Ministryrsquos special interest tourism
markeng director Rizki Handayani said they
had received interest from Royal CaribbeanrsquosVoyager of the Seas but was unable to
accommodate the ship due to lack of facilies
Coral Princess agent incentiveSmALL-ShIp expedion line Coral Princess
Cruises has launched a major sales incenve
for the Australian travel industry with three
cruises to a value of $70000 up for grabs
One entry into a major prize draw will be
given for each new Coral Princess booking
made from 01 Nov to 31 Mar next year with
a bonus entry given for any new Islands of theSouth Pacic or New Zealand cruises booked
The major prize on oer to the winner is a
Coral Princess small-ship expedion cruise up
to 13-nights in duraon while runner up South
Pacic amp Kimberley trips will also be awarded
For more informaon rules and terms on the
incenve see wwwbitlycoralincenve
CEO to cruise with passengersCELEBRITY Cruises chief execuve Michael
Bayley will take part in a special Presidentrsquos
Cruise from Rome to Barcelona deparng on
26 Jul next year aboard Celebrity Equinox A series of special events is set for the sailing
open exclusively to Captainrsquos Club members
7272019 Cruise Weekly for Thu 31 Oct 2013 - CLIA elections Quantum incentive Coral Princess True North Astor Oceaniahellip
Business Development ManagerNew Zealand PampO CruisesWith a local cruising history of 80 years PampO Cruises is Australasiarsquos most loved cruise lineFrom the Pacic Islands Papua New Guinea and New Zealand to the best of Australiarsquoseast and southern coasts PampO Cruises delivers some of the southern hemispherersquos mostincredible desnaons
PampO Cruises is part of the worldrsquos leading cruise holiday company Carnival Corporaon(represented in the Asia Pacic region by Carnival New Zealand) Growth in the New Zealandcruise market is outpacing all internaonal markets with brands managed by Carnival NewZealand (including PampO Cruises Princess Cruises Cunard PampO Cruises UK) represenng themajority of the local cruise industry
Reporng to the Sales Manager NZ the Business Development Manager PampO Cruises isresponsible for building a strong geographic presence in order to achieve sales targetsthrough industry relaonships and business partnerships The incumbent will be responsiblefor educang trade and consumer channels on the unique selling points of PampO Cruises anddriving incremental revenue through exisng and new channels
Key responsibilies include
bull being the face of PampO Cruises in the territory maintaining a high prole and professionalstanding
bull developing and implemenng business plans
bull promong our excing products and services through on-site sales calls telephone andwrien communicaon
bull supporng the development of local markeng for agents
bull managing product educaon events presentaons and training
bull preparing and delivering nancial reporng to key accounts across the territory
We seek applicaons from enthusiasc and energec individuals with a passion for travel andcruising who demonstrate
bull success in exceeding sales results in an lsquoon the roadrsquo territory management role
bull strong relaonship building and inuencing skills
bull excellent communicaon skills (wrien and verbal) with an engaging and impaculpresentaon style
bull self movaon and discipline with the ability to work in a highly autonomous manner andpriorise workload to have maximum impact
bull the ability and willingness to travel frequently across the territory and aend funcons onevenings or weekends as required
Ready for a new challenge in the serious businessof holidays
Apply online at careerscarnivalaustraliacomJob Reference CAR1086407
Big names to cruise Seabourn
GUEST entertainers celebries and lecturerswill travel aboard Seabourn Sojournrsquos 2014
world cruise luxury line Seabourn has advised
The 116-day global circumnavigaon will
depart from Los Angeles on 04 Jan next year
heading west and arriving Venice on 01 May
Among the lineup will be Tony-award winning
Broadway star Pa LuPone four-me winner
of the Americarsquos Cup yacht race Dennis Conner
and Tony Mendez a former CIA operave
who was involved in the real-life events in Iran
which inspired the blockbuster lm Argo
Astor Indonesia upgrade deal
Soon-to-ArrIve cruise liner Astor haslaunched a complimentary cabin upgrade oer
for one of its upcoming Fremantle departures
Passengers who book a Category 3 cabin on
a ve-night Fremantle to Bali cruise priced
from $760ppts the six-night return sector at
$910ppts or the enre 11-night journey from
$1669ppts will receive a Category 7 stateroom
The sailing departs Fremantle on 02 Jan 2014
and leaves Bali to head back on 07 Jan - limited
availability exists and is available to new
customers only - see wwwcmvaustraliacom
Culinary classes on OceaniaMORE than 20 dierent classes oering ps
on regional cuisines through to home-made
avourites will be available as part of the Bon
Appeacutet Culinary Center 2014 curriculum
ecently released by Oceania Cruises
Classes will be conducted aboard Oceaniavessels Marina and Riviera with sessions
unning from 45 minutes through to three
hours depending on the inerary underway
For more informaon on the range of classes
underway CLICK HERE
Shackleton century voyageBENTOURS has released cabins for sale
on two special voyages retracing the route
ravelled by Antarcca explorer Sir Ernest
Shackleton on his epic expedion to cross the
rozen connent via the South Pole in 1914
The 21-day Spirit of Shackleton departures
are scheduled for Jan 2014 and 2015 leaving
rom Ushuaia Chile aboard the MS Expediton
Fares start from $15999ppts and include all
onboard meals lectures amp educaon sessions
visits to scienc research staons and Zodiac
excursions onto the ice - phone 1800 221 712
PampO UK vessels sailing in Aus
EIGHT short samplers cruise sectors aboardArcadia and Aurora have been released by
PampO Cruises World Cruising with both vessels
due to visit Australia in the upcoming summer
Staterooms for a two-night sailing from
Sydney to Melbourne deparng on 26 Feb or
rom Melbourne to Adelaide on 28 Feb aboard
Arcadia are priced from $339ppts
Northbound a two-night cruise from Sydney
o Brisbane on 16 Feb on Aurora is available
or the same price - see wwwmyccscomau
For those wishing to experience the recently
efurbished Arcadia for a longer cruise an
eight-night trip from Sydney to Fremantle on26 Feb is also on sale from $1199ppts
Regent vessel exits drydockBOASTING new furnishings upholstery and
arpeng Regent Seven Seas Cruisesrsquo luxury
vessel Seven Seas Voyager has returned to
ervice following a signicant interior overhaul
Furnishings lighng and artworks in the
hiprsquos penthouse suites were upgraded along
with wall coverings outdoor furniture and new
eak installed on all balconiesPublic areas were also refreshed with new
outdoor furniture added new bars installed
mosaic ling added to outdoor eateries while
he main Constellaons theatre was refreshed
7272019 Cruise Weekly for Thu 31 Oct 2013 - CLIA elections Quantum incentive Coral Princess True North Astor Oceaniahellip
Cruise Weekly is Australiarsquos favourite online cruising publicaon
In producon since 2007 Cruise Weekly is published each Tuesday
with a further travel industry update each Thursday
Cruise Weekly is free and is sent to subscribers via email as an Adobe
Acrobat PDF documentSign up for a free subscripon at wwwcruiseweeklycomau
po Bx 1010 eig nSW 1710
p 1300 799 220 Fax 1300 799 221
Cruise Weekly is a publicaon of Cruise Weekly Pty Ltd All content fully protected by copyright Please obtain wrien permission to reproduce any material While every care has been taken in the preparaon of
Cruise Weekly no liability can be accepted for errors or omissions Informaon is published i n good faith to smulate independent invesgaon of the maers canvassed Responsibility for editorial comment is taken by Bruce Piper
publismaagig edi Bruce Piper
edi Louise Goldsbury
pduc edi Ma Lennon
Cibus Roderick Eime and
Olivia ArchboldEmail infocruiseweeklycomau
Adsig ad makg Chrise-Lee
Lachance Magda Herdzik and Lisa Marn
Email adsigcuiswklycau
Business Manager Jenny Piper
Email accountstraveldailycomaupa f tal Daily gu f ublicas
business events news
Just one click away fromkeeping up to date with allthe breaking news as itcomes to hand
Follow us on
Face to Face David CoxGeneral Manager Travelmarvel
Davidrsquos Cruise Favourites
Ship La MargueriteShip Activity Happy hour spent discussing the days adventures with fellow guestsShore Excursion Climbing Mount Pilatus in the Swiss Alps just outside of Lucerne
Region Europe - so many dierent cultures in such close proximityPort Sydney
Onboard Food and Drink Local seafood washed down with a few ice cold beersPerk of the Job Travelling the world to nd new destinations for our guests to explore
Welcome to Face to Face where we chat to cruise industry leadersWhere do you see yourselfyour company in ve years
In the last 12 months wersquove seen sales double introduced a new dedicated team amp expanded into newdestinations Looking forward to the next 12 months wersquove increased our Mekong cruising programtwo-fold introduced Russia Mississippi and China river cruising amp wersquove got exciting new additions to
our portfolio planned For the next 5 years hopefully working with an even larger team amp portfolio
What is the key to your success
As a team we are passionate about our product We listen to the wants and needs of customers toevolve amp rene our oering in order to deliver the very best proposition possible at the very best price
What is your favourite destination and whyVietnam amp Cambodia They oer such a contrast to anywhere I have travelled By cruising through small
villages and getting to meet locals you gain a real insight into the true essence of the destination
What was your most memorable moment on a cruiseIt has to be taking a motorbike ride in Saigon I was one of what seemed like hundreds of thousands ofothers zipping around the city Terrifying and exhilarating in equal measure sums it up nicely I loved it
How can cruising continue to grow in the current nancial climateBy continuing to deliver incredibly high standards while also oering exceptional value for money
What do you think is the most underrated aspect of cruising
The amount you can see do and experience without feeling overwhelmed At Travelmarvel wersquove developed a sightseeing program thatcombines well known icons with unique o the beaten track experiences while also allowing enough free time for guests to explore
What is something you wish more agentsconsumers knew about cruisingNo unpacking Cruising oers fantastic value for money and guests can see many amazing destinations cultures and sights in one trip Whatrsquos
more itrsquos really sociable and you get to travel with like-minded people often making new friendships that last a lifetime This is especiallyimportant for people who might be travelling alone
Describe your perfect cruise in 25 words or lessA combination of new cultures dream destinations fabulous cuisine and the chance to learn more about this fascinating world of ours
What are your career ambitionsTo continue delivering outstanding product supporting an excellent team and delivering extraordinary growth
What advice would you give other people who want a job like yours
Work hard put your customers and team rst and have fun
7272019 Cruise Weekly for Thu 31 Oct 2013 - CLIA elections Quantum incentive Coral Princess True North Astor Oceaniahellip
Our new accreditation programme is available to all retail and wholesale agents Put yourselfthrough 6 easy modules and be fully condent selling the recently introduced amended 3 4 amp7 night cruise itineraries With accreditation you will receive a certicate and you and a friend will beentitled to experience a Blue Lagoon Cruise for only $99 per person per night And it gets even betterwith every 10 retail bookings or 20 wholesale bookings you and a friend can go completely FREEFor further information contact salesbluelagooncruisescom
LC4573
Mak e 10 book in g s
and you and a f riend
can c rui se fo r F R E E
bluelagooncruises com
Cruise Fiji for FREE
Blue Lagoon Cruises has introduceda brand new Accreditation Programme register at wwwbluelagooncruisescomagents
7272019 Cruise Weekly for Thu 31 Oct 2013 - CLIA elections Quantum incentive Coral Princess True North Astor Oceaniahellip
Business Development ManagerNew Zealand PampO CruisesWith a local cruising history of 80 years PampO Cruises is Australasiarsquos most loved cruise lineFrom the Pacic Islands Papua New Guinea and New Zealand to the best of Australiarsquoseast and southern coasts PampO Cruises delivers some of the southern hemispherersquos mostincredible desnaons
PampO Cruises is part of the worldrsquos leading cruise holiday company Carnival Corporaon(represented in the Asia Pacic region by Carnival New Zealand) Growth in the New Zealandcruise market is outpacing all internaonal markets with brands managed by Carnival NewZealand (including PampO Cruises Princess Cruises Cunard PampO Cruises UK) represenng themajority of the local cruise industry
Reporng to the Sales Manager NZ the Business Development Manager PampO Cruises isresponsible for building a strong geographic presence in order to achieve sales targetsthrough industry relaonships and business partnerships The incumbent will be responsiblefor educang trade and consumer channels on the unique selling points of PampO Cruises anddriving incremental revenue through exisng and new channels
Key responsibilies include
bull being the face of PampO Cruises in the territory maintaining a high prole and professionalstanding
bull developing and implemenng business plans
bull promong our excing products and services through on-site sales calls telephone andwrien communicaon
bull supporng the development of local markeng for agents
bull managing product educaon events presentaons and training
bull preparing and delivering nancial reporng to key accounts across the territory
We seek applicaons from enthusiasc and energec individuals with a passion for travel andcruising who demonstrate
bull success in exceeding sales results in an lsquoon the roadrsquo territory management role
bull strong relaonship building and inuencing skills
bull excellent communicaon skills (wrien and verbal) with an engaging and impaculpresentaon style
bull self movaon and discipline with the ability to work in a highly autonomous manner andpriorise workload to have maximum impact
bull the ability and willingness to travel frequently across the territory and aend funcons onevenings or weekends as required
Ready for a new challenge in the serious businessof holidays
Apply online at careerscarnivalaustraliacomJob Reference CAR1086407
Big names to cruise Seabourn
GUEST entertainers celebries and lecturerswill travel aboard Seabourn Sojournrsquos 2014
world cruise luxury line Seabourn has advised
The 116-day global circumnavigaon will
depart from Los Angeles on 04 Jan next year
heading west and arriving Venice on 01 May
Among the lineup will be Tony-award winning
Broadway star Pa LuPone four-me winner
of the Americarsquos Cup yacht race Dennis Conner
and Tony Mendez a former CIA operave
who was involved in the real-life events in Iran
which inspired the blockbuster lm Argo
Astor Indonesia upgrade deal
Soon-to-ArrIve cruise liner Astor haslaunched a complimentary cabin upgrade oer
for one of its upcoming Fremantle departures
Passengers who book a Category 3 cabin on
a ve-night Fremantle to Bali cruise priced
from $760ppts the six-night return sector at
$910ppts or the enre 11-night journey from
$1669ppts will receive a Category 7 stateroom
The sailing departs Fremantle on 02 Jan 2014
and leaves Bali to head back on 07 Jan - limited
availability exists and is available to new
customers only - see wwwcmvaustraliacom
Culinary classes on OceaniaMORE than 20 dierent classes oering ps
on regional cuisines through to home-made
avourites will be available as part of the Bon
Appeacutet Culinary Center 2014 curriculum
ecently released by Oceania Cruises
Classes will be conducted aboard Oceaniavessels Marina and Riviera with sessions
unning from 45 minutes through to three
hours depending on the inerary underway
For more informaon on the range of classes
underway CLICK HERE
Shackleton century voyageBENTOURS has released cabins for sale
on two special voyages retracing the route
ravelled by Antarcca explorer Sir Ernest
Shackleton on his epic expedion to cross the
rozen connent via the South Pole in 1914
The 21-day Spirit of Shackleton departures
are scheduled for Jan 2014 and 2015 leaving
rom Ushuaia Chile aboard the MS Expediton
Fares start from $15999ppts and include all
onboard meals lectures amp educaon sessions
visits to scienc research staons and Zodiac
excursions onto the ice - phone 1800 221 712
PampO UK vessels sailing in Aus
EIGHT short samplers cruise sectors aboardArcadia and Aurora have been released by
PampO Cruises World Cruising with both vessels
due to visit Australia in the upcoming summer
Staterooms for a two-night sailing from
Sydney to Melbourne deparng on 26 Feb or
rom Melbourne to Adelaide on 28 Feb aboard
Arcadia are priced from $339ppts
Northbound a two-night cruise from Sydney
o Brisbane on 16 Feb on Aurora is available
or the same price - see wwwmyccscomau
For those wishing to experience the recently
efurbished Arcadia for a longer cruise an
eight-night trip from Sydney to Fremantle on26 Feb is also on sale from $1199ppts
Regent vessel exits drydockBOASTING new furnishings upholstery and
arpeng Regent Seven Seas Cruisesrsquo luxury
vessel Seven Seas Voyager has returned to
ervice following a signicant interior overhaul
Furnishings lighng and artworks in the
hiprsquos penthouse suites were upgraded along
with wall coverings outdoor furniture and new
eak installed on all balconiesPublic areas were also refreshed with new
outdoor furniture added new bars installed
mosaic ling added to outdoor eateries while
he main Constellaons theatre was refreshed
7272019 Cruise Weekly for Thu 31 Oct 2013 - CLIA elections Quantum incentive Coral Princess True North Astor Oceaniahellip
Cruise Weekly is Australiarsquos favourite online cruising publicaon
In producon since 2007 Cruise Weekly is published each Tuesday
with a further travel industry update each Thursday
Cruise Weekly is free and is sent to subscribers via email as an Adobe
Acrobat PDF documentSign up for a free subscripon at wwwcruiseweeklycomau
po Bx 1010 eig nSW 1710
p 1300 799 220 Fax 1300 799 221
Cruise Weekly is a publicaon of Cruise Weekly Pty Ltd All content fully protected by copyright Please obtain wrien permission to reproduce any material While every care has been taken in the preparaon of
Cruise Weekly no liability can be accepted for errors or omissions Informaon is published i n good faith to smulate independent invesgaon of the maers canvassed Responsibility for editorial comment is taken by Bruce Piper
publismaagig edi Bruce Piper
edi Louise Goldsbury
pduc edi Ma Lennon
Cibus Roderick Eime and
Olivia ArchboldEmail infocruiseweeklycomau
Adsig ad makg Chrise-Lee
Lachance Magda Herdzik and Lisa Marn
Email adsigcuiswklycau
Business Manager Jenny Piper
Email accountstraveldailycomaupa f tal Daily gu f ublicas
business events news
Just one click away fromkeeping up to date with allthe breaking news as itcomes to hand
Follow us on
Face to Face David CoxGeneral Manager Travelmarvel
Davidrsquos Cruise Favourites
Ship La MargueriteShip Activity Happy hour spent discussing the days adventures with fellow guestsShore Excursion Climbing Mount Pilatus in the Swiss Alps just outside of Lucerne
Region Europe - so many dierent cultures in such close proximityPort Sydney
Onboard Food and Drink Local seafood washed down with a few ice cold beersPerk of the Job Travelling the world to nd new destinations for our guests to explore
Welcome to Face to Face where we chat to cruise industry leadersWhere do you see yourselfyour company in ve years
In the last 12 months wersquove seen sales double introduced a new dedicated team amp expanded into newdestinations Looking forward to the next 12 months wersquove increased our Mekong cruising programtwo-fold introduced Russia Mississippi and China river cruising amp wersquove got exciting new additions to
our portfolio planned For the next 5 years hopefully working with an even larger team amp portfolio
What is the key to your success
As a team we are passionate about our product We listen to the wants and needs of customers toevolve amp rene our oering in order to deliver the very best proposition possible at the very best price
What is your favourite destination and whyVietnam amp Cambodia They oer such a contrast to anywhere I have travelled By cruising through small
villages and getting to meet locals you gain a real insight into the true essence of the destination
What was your most memorable moment on a cruiseIt has to be taking a motorbike ride in Saigon I was one of what seemed like hundreds of thousands ofothers zipping around the city Terrifying and exhilarating in equal measure sums it up nicely I loved it
How can cruising continue to grow in the current nancial climateBy continuing to deliver incredibly high standards while also oering exceptional value for money
What do you think is the most underrated aspect of cruising
The amount you can see do and experience without feeling overwhelmed At Travelmarvel wersquove developed a sightseeing program thatcombines well known icons with unique o the beaten track experiences while also allowing enough free time for guests to explore
What is something you wish more agentsconsumers knew about cruisingNo unpacking Cruising oers fantastic value for money and guests can see many amazing destinations cultures and sights in one trip Whatrsquos
more itrsquos really sociable and you get to travel with like-minded people often making new friendships that last a lifetime This is especiallyimportant for people who might be travelling alone
Describe your perfect cruise in 25 words or lessA combination of new cultures dream destinations fabulous cuisine and the chance to learn more about this fascinating world of ours
What are your career ambitionsTo continue delivering outstanding product supporting an excellent team and delivering extraordinary growth
What advice would you give other people who want a job like yours
Work hard put your customers and team rst and have fun
7272019 Cruise Weekly for Thu 31 Oct 2013 - CLIA elections Quantum incentive Coral Princess True North Astor Oceaniahellip
Our new accreditation programme is available to all retail and wholesale agents Put yourselfthrough 6 easy modules and be fully condent selling the recently introduced amended 3 4 amp7 night cruise itineraries With accreditation you will receive a certicate and you and a friend will beentitled to experience a Blue Lagoon Cruise for only $99 per person per night And it gets even betterwith every 10 retail bookings or 20 wholesale bookings you and a friend can go completely FREEFor further information contact salesbluelagooncruisescom
LC4573
Mak e 10 book in g s
and you and a f riend
can c rui se fo r F R E E
bluelagooncruises com
Cruise Fiji for FREE
Blue Lagoon Cruises has introduceda brand new Accreditation Programme register at wwwbluelagooncruisescomagents
7272019 Cruise Weekly for Thu 31 Oct 2013 - CLIA elections Quantum incentive Coral Princess True North Astor Oceaniahellip
Cruise Weekly is Australiarsquos favourite online cruising publicaon
In producon since 2007 Cruise Weekly is published each Tuesday
with a further travel industry update each Thursday
Cruise Weekly is free and is sent to subscribers via email as an Adobe
Acrobat PDF documentSign up for a free subscripon at wwwcruiseweeklycomau
po Bx 1010 eig nSW 1710
p 1300 799 220 Fax 1300 799 221
Cruise Weekly is a publicaon of Cruise Weekly Pty Ltd All content fully protected by copyright Please obtain wrien permission to reproduce any material While every care has been taken in the preparaon of
Cruise Weekly no liability can be accepted for errors or omissions Informaon is published i n good faith to smulate independent invesgaon of the maers canvassed Responsibility for editorial comment is taken by Bruce Piper
publismaagig edi Bruce Piper
edi Louise Goldsbury
pduc edi Ma Lennon
Cibus Roderick Eime and
Olivia ArchboldEmail infocruiseweeklycomau
Adsig ad makg Chrise-Lee
Lachance Magda Herdzik and Lisa Marn
Email adsigcuiswklycau
Business Manager Jenny Piper
Email accountstraveldailycomaupa f tal Daily gu f ublicas
business events news
Just one click away fromkeeping up to date with allthe breaking news as itcomes to hand
Follow us on
Face to Face David CoxGeneral Manager Travelmarvel
Davidrsquos Cruise Favourites
Ship La MargueriteShip Activity Happy hour spent discussing the days adventures with fellow guestsShore Excursion Climbing Mount Pilatus in the Swiss Alps just outside of Lucerne
Region Europe - so many dierent cultures in such close proximityPort Sydney
Onboard Food and Drink Local seafood washed down with a few ice cold beersPerk of the Job Travelling the world to nd new destinations for our guests to explore
Welcome to Face to Face where we chat to cruise industry leadersWhere do you see yourselfyour company in ve years
In the last 12 months wersquove seen sales double introduced a new dedicated team amp expanded into newdestinations Looking forward to the next 12 months wersquove increased our Mekong cruising programtwo-fold introduced Russia Mississippi and China river cruising amp wersquove got exciting new additions to
our portfolio planned For the next 5 years hopefully working with an even larger team amp portfolio
What is the key to your success
As a team we are passionate about our product We listen to the wants and needs of customers toevolve amp rene our oering in order to deliver the very best proposition possible at the very best price
What is your favourite destination and whyVietnam amp Cambodia They oer such a contrast to anywhere I have travelled By cruising through small
villages and getting to meet locals you gain a real insight into the true essence of the destination
What was your most memorable moment on a cruiseIt has to be taking a motorbike ride in Saigon I was one of what seemed like hundreds of thousands ofothers zipping around the city Terrifying and exhilarating in equal measure sums it up nicely I loved it
How can cruising continue to grow in the current nancial climateBy continuing to deliver incredibly high standards while also oering exceptional value for money
What do you think is the most underrated aspect of cruising
The amount you can see do and experience without feeling overwhelmed At Travelmarvel wersquove developed a sightseeing program thatcombines well known icons with unique o the beaten track experiences while also allowing enough free time for guests to explore
What is something you wish more agentsconsumers knew about cruisingNo unpacking Cruising oers fantastic value for money and guests can see many amazing destinations cultures and sights in one trip Whatrsquos
more itrsquos really sociable and you get to travel with like-minded people often making new friendships that last a lifetime This is especiallyimportant for people who might be travelling alone
Describe your perfect cruise in 25 words or lessA combination of new cultures dream destinations fabulous cuisine and the chance to learn more about this fascinating world of ours
What are your career ambitionsTo continue delivering outstanding product supporting an excellent team and delivering extraordinary growth
What advice would you give other people who want a job like yours
Work hard put your customers and team rst and have fun
7272019 Cruise Weekly for Thu 31 Oct 2013 - CLIA elections Quantum incentive Coral Princess True North Astor Oceaniahellip
Our new accreditation programme is available to all retail and wholesale agents Put yourselfthrough 6 easy modules and be fully condent selling the recently introduced amended 3 4 amp7 night cruise itineraries With accreditation you will receive a certicate and you and a friend will beentitled to experience a Blue Lagoon Cruise for only $99 per person per night And it gets even betterwith every 10 retail bookings or 20 wholesale bookings you and a friend can go completely FREEFor further information contact salesbluelagooncruisescom
LC4573
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Our new accreditation programme is available to all retail and wholesale agents Put yourselfthrough 6 easy modules and be fully condent selling the recently introduced amended 3 4 amp7 night cruise itineraries With accreditation you will receive a certicate and you and a friend will beentitled to experience a Blue Lagoon Cruise for only $99 per person per night And it gets even betterwith every 10 retail bookings or 20 wholesale bookings you and a friend can go completely FREEFor further information contact salesbluelagooncruisescom
LC4573
Mak e 10 book in g s
and you and a f riend
can c rui se fo r F R E E
bluelagooncruises com
Cruise Fiji for FREE
Blue Lagoon Cruises has introduceda brand new Accreditation Programme register at wwwbluelagooncruisescomagents