Travel Associates has launched a series of new cruise events nationwide on the back of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) stats showing cruise numbers have now surpassed pre-pandemic levels.
The Travel Associates Luxury Event: Cruise will be held in Gold Coast, Auckland, Adelaide and Melbourne, giving agents direct access to the world’s most renowned luxury cruise lines, experts and promotions.
Attendees can expect a full-day program with brand experiences and presentations from luxury cruise liners about what’s to come, expert advice from Travel Associates’ top travel advisors, VIP offers, entertainment, luxury gift bags and complimentary canapes and beverages.
Travel Associates Australia and New Zealand General Manager, Rachel Kingswell (far right in main image, with Travel Associates Global Head of Brand and Marketing, Maddison Done (far left) and Global Marketing Director, Danielle Galloway) says the demand for events like these is a testament to the remarkable resurgence in luxury cruising across the globe.
“Our cruise events are the perfect place for avid cruisers and the cruise-curious to come in, be welcomed in style and book their next one-of-a-kind travel experience.
“Last year we saw luxury cruising come back in a big way, but this year we’ve seen an even stronger uptake in bookings as travellers are keen to invest more in experiences over things.”
“In addition to overall demand, we’ve observed a younger, millennial traveller in our market seeking opulent, one-of-a-kind experiences crafted by experts who offer dedicated support. We’re often booking these clients on luxury cruises because the vessels are so unique – the Paspaley Pearl by Ponant, or the only Nobu restaurant at sea aboard Crystal’s Symphony and Serenity ships are crowd favourites.”
“We want to give travellers the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the world of luxury cruising, so we’ve carefully curated offers, insights and expertise from the world’s leading cruise lines and top industry experts.”
The Travel Associates Luxury Event: Cruise will include cruise lines such as Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, Tauck, Ponant, Scenic Eclipse, Explora Journeys, Hurtigruten (HX), Silversea, Viking, Lindblad, Aurora, Oceania, AMA Waterways, Avalon Waterways, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Seabourn, Holland America Line and Virgin Voyages.
The Travel Associates Luxury Event: Cruise event dates:
- Gold Coast: Sunday 15 September 10am – 3pm at The Star, Broadbeach
- Auckland: Sunday 15 September 10am – 3pm at the Viaduct Events Centre
- Adelaide: Sunday 13 October 10am – 3pm at EOS, by Sky City
- Melbourne: Sunday 20 October 10am – 3pm at The Ritz-Carlton
For more information, visit Travel Associates.
