Having mastered tourism marketing for destinations such as Peru, Los Cabos, the USA and more, Gate 7 is expanding its expertise to include cruising with Celestyal Cruises.
The tourism marketing agency was this week appointed as the new PR representation office in Australia for Celestyal Cruises, an Athens-based cruise line specialising in individualistic cruising experience.
As part of the agreement, Gate 7 has will work alongside the cruise line’s APAC Regional Manager, Stewart Williams, and handle its PR strategy in Australia, drive brand awareness and establish media relations.
Gate 7 will also host a media familiarisation trip in the coming months on a Celestyal Cruises vessel, and assist with a series of educational workshops co-hosted by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).
“2019 is an exciting time for Aussie travellers with the Mediterranean on their minds,” Gate 7 Director of PR and Content, Sophie Taylor, said.
“Celestyal’s affordable, personalised cruise offerings ensure desirable destinations in the Greek islands and Eastern Mediterranean can be accessed with more ease than ever before.”
“We look forward to capitalising on the media opportunities accompanying our country’s prominence on the world cruise stage to educate Aussies about Celestyal’s offerings.”
Sophie Taylor, Gate 7 Director of PR and Content
Gate 7’s appointment follows a busy period for the agency, with the agency taking on Australian PR representation for Colorado’s Alterra Mountain Company, along with signing a contract renewal with long-retained client, Visit California.
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