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Oceania Cruises announces first Australia-wide takeover with Travel Associates in November ‘24

Oceania Cruises has revealed that an exclusive Travel Associates x Oceania Cruises takeover will run nationwide throughout Australia, from 1-29 November 2024.

Oceania Cruises has revealed that an exclusive Travel Associates x Oceania Cruises takeover will run nationwide throughout Australia, from 1-29 November 2024.

In a cruise-line first in the Australian market, the exclusive takeover will see Oceania Cruises promoted as ‘Cruise Line of the Month’ through Travel Associates’ digital campaigns and in-store activations. 

The campaign will also feature special booking offers exclusive to Travel Associates’ clients. 

The cruise line will install a series of deluxe travel specialist ‘pop-up’ desks inside all branches of Travel Associates stores, allowing staff to invite their clients in store to discuss their travel plans.

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Karina Jones, Travel Associates Cronulla.

Bookings are by appointment only, with each meeting providing an opportunity to connect face-to-face with a Travel Associates advisor and an Oceania Cruises business development manager, delivering individually tailored insights on the Oceania Cruises experience. 

A series of exclusive cheese and wine evening events will provide guests with the opportunity to hear from staff members of both companies as they share the key aspects of the line’s culinary focus; and details of curated itineraries and imaginative insider tours on offer.

The cruise line will also share updates on the latest news including the launch of its newest ship, Allura, set to sail in 2025; and other fleet upgrades. 

“Our special Travel Associates x Oceania Cruises takeover series is a wonderful opportunity for us to connect in person with our valued Travel Associates consultants and their clients around Australia,” said Jason Worth, Vice President, International Sales at Oceania Cruises.

“We are excited to showcase our captivating new voyages, new ships, fleet enhancements, and ultra-premium travel experiences through this valuable partnership,” said Worth. 

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The Oceania Cruises takeover will see pop-up desks and other marketing collateral in the Travel Associates stores across Australia. Pictured: Travel Associates Cronulla, Sydney.

“Travel Associates is proud of our longstanding partnership with Oceania Cruises, and we are excited to provide this unique opportunity to our clients around Australia,” said Rachel Kingswell, General Manager Travel Associates Australia and New Zealand. 

“We know that a growing number of our clients are seeking premium cruise experiences and looking to our teams to provide professional guidance and unique insights. This one-of-a-kind experience, accompanied by an exclusive Oceania Cruises offer, will appeal to both existing clients as well as those that are new to brand, or new to cruise,” said Kingswell. 

The Travel Associates X Oceania Cruises Takeover will run from 1 – 29 November 2024 throughout Travel Associates offices in New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, Queensland, West Australia and Victoria. 

Travel Associates recently concluded a series of consumer cruise events throughout Australia and New Zealand. 

For more information visit travelassociates.com