CruiseWorld Coverage

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At luxe, expedition and small lines, why not make the ship the star of the show?A big selling point for small-ship cruise lines is the ability to explore destinations that the large cruise ships simply cannot. But a small ship is a destination, too.
At CruiseWorld, pitching small-ship and river cruises to all kinds of clientsDuring the panel, moderators posed a series of questions and client scenarios. And the small ship lines' sales executives responded with itineraries, products and pitches they'd make to land that business.
After Icon of the Seas, Royal Caribbean works to make Discovery class 'phenomenal'"The pressure on the team to create something absolutely phenomenal is intense," Royal Caribbean CEO Michael Bayley said of the Discovery-class concept.
Silversea 'vetting' ports to make sure the experience is right for guestsSilversea Cruises is reviewing its ports of call, and some destinations may end up being visited less frequently because they're too crowded.
Are there parents of school-aged kids cruising on Virgin? You might be surprisedSales exec John Diorio shared a stat that might make you rethink about "who is perfect for Virgin Voyages."
Celebrity Cruises hopes to attain 'Nirvana' with next class of shipsWith its final Edge-class ship scheduled to arrive next year, Celebrity is in the "dreaming stage" for its next class of ships, president Laura Hodges Bethge told CruiseWorld attendees.
Carnival presidents make a game out of a CruiseWorld sessionThe cruise company brought high energy to CruiseWorld with the game, during which travel advisors won prizes and learned fun facts about the company's brands.
Scenic's Muskat encourages agents to step outside their comfort zoneMuskat told agents attending the Think Tank session at CruiseWorld that a great way to grow their business is to sell products they don't normally sell.
MSC Cruises enhances its Voyagers Club loyalty programThe line announced at CruiseWorld that it is adding a new level, Blue Diamond, to the loyalty program.
Jenn Lee to be an AmaWaterways godmother: 'One of those honors you dream of'AmaWaterways revealed from the CruiseWorld stage that Jenn Lee, president of Vacation Planners, would serve as godmother of its new Portugal-based ship, the AmaSintra.
During the Masterminds panel at CruiseWorld, cruise sales executives advised travel sellers to step up and be noticed.During the Masterminds panel at CruiseWorld, cruise sales executives advised travel sellers to step up and be noticed. Photo Credit: Generikal DesignThe role of BDM gets a major shoutout at CruiseWorldA recurring theme at the Travel Weekly event was cruise executives urging advisors to reach out to their business development managers to help grow their businesses.
At CruiseWorld, moderator Mary Pat Sullivan (left) with Oceania executives Nikki Upshaw and Frank A. Del Rio.
Oceania president lauds advisors, encourages them to convert premium clients
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings CEO Harry Sommer, left, and Travel Weekly editor in chief Arnie Weissmann on stage at the 2024 CruiseWorld show.
ROI? At Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, it's return on experience
Royal Caribbean Group CEO Jason Liberty, left, and Travel Weekly editor in chief Arnie Weissmann at CruiseWorld.
Royal Caribbean CEO Liberty: We need more access to alternative fuels
Carnival Corp. CEO Josh Weinstein kicked off the 2024 CruiseWorld event in Fort Lauderdale.
CruiseWorld kicks off with Carnival CEO Josh Weinstein: 'All signs point to phenomenal year-end'
Sales executive “masterminds” from major cruise lines fielded both sales and personal questions at CruiseWorld during the Masterminds panel. From left, moderator and Travel Weekly editor in chief Arnie Weissmann; Jennifer Suarez, Celebrity Cruises; Carmen Roig, Princess Cruises; Kirk Neal, Carnival Cruise Line; Wendy Whitener, MSC Cruises; Vicki Freed, Royal Caribbean; Rob Coleman, Holland American Line; and John Chernesky, Norwegian Cruise Line.
Sales execs tell CruiseWorld attendees, 'Help us help you'


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