Even the name is enticing…Flight Ease. Whatever happened to “flight ease?” Those were the days, weren’t they? Was it simply a victim of terrorism, or was it an economy that became consumed with bean counters, who creatively came up with ways to separate us from our money? Now, Holland America is introducing Flight Ease. Here’s… Continue reading Holland America And ‘Flight Ease’
Tag: Travel agents
Why Cruise Travel Agents Are A Good Idea
Our colleague at Ports and Bows, Phil Reimer, probably posts more cruise deals on line than any unbiased cruise writer in the business. And every time he does, accompanying the listing is his sage advice: Check with a travel agent who specializes in cruises. The reason is twofold. One is that the travel agent can… Continue reading Why Cruise Travel Agents Are A Good Idea
Finding The Best Perks Just Takes Time
You might say we're a little slow. Last week we got a Costco card. It seems everybody we know has a Costco card. You might also say now we can be more a part of those conversations. With the card came some perks, some of which told us about other perks. Like cruising. Since you… Continue reading Finding The Best Perks Just Takes Time
Travel Agents Find Carnival Customer Reading Preferences a Little Offline
Just when you think everything is going digital, it's not. Just when you think people who cruise can find everything they need to know online, they can't. Just when you think the travel agents who sell cruises are happy simply to send their customers to "www…" they aren't. Agents have told Carnival they want a… Continue reading Travel Agents Find Carnival Customer Reading Preferences a Little Offline
Shifting Tides of Celebrity Market
We knew it would happen eventually, of course. Celebrity Cruises isn't focusing on us any more. They want our kids. In a meeting with loyal travel agents last week, two Celebrity executives tried to define the market their agents should chase. The clients most likely to want and enjoy the "modern luxury" Celebrity ships offer… Continue reading Shifting Tides of Celebrity Market