CRUISEHQ and Royal Caribbean are decidedly an “iconic match”, with the two celebrating their newly launched partnership last night, while dropping a VIP famil for the wholesaler’s top sellers.
The partners jointly hosted an evening at Hacienda Sydney, welcoming 80 esteemed travel professionals to witness Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas depart the city’s Overseas Passenger Terminal.
The famil opportunity was announced on the night by CruiseHQ GM Caroline Hitchen, with 10 lucky travel advisors to sail on board Royal Caribbean’s new Icon of the Seas on a seven-day ‘Western Caribbean & Perfect Day’ itinerary in Aug.
The incentive will run from 01 Jan to 30 May, with winners announced on 02 Jun.
The night also saw Royal Caribbean Key Account Manager Roberta Chaplin showcase the line’s exceptional international product, including Icon.
Chaplin said the new ship, the world’s largest cruise vessel, is helping push uptake of the cruise line’s overseas product.
“Royal Caribbean is a great brand Down Under,” she said.
“We can cruise with them through our local seasons, but having those 30-plus home ports around the world is really helping to drive Australians to travel overseas with a brand they know, love, and trust” – more on p4. MS
Pictured are Caitlyn Paris, CruiseHQ; Nicole Stojic, Royal Caribbean; Roberta Chaplin, Royal Caribbean; Dave Humphreys, Royal Caribbean; Caroline Hitchen, CruiseHQ; Kim Ryan, CruiseHQ; Carina Mullen, CruiseHQ; Astrid Maier, CruiseHQ: Emily Soden, Flight Centre Travel Group; Jenjira Hawkins, CruiseHQ; and Alicia Palmer, Royal Caribbean.