Travel Professionals International - Locals Residents Pack Hall to Learn About Cruise Vacations

Locals Residents Pack Hall to Learn About Cruise Vacations

Winnipeg MB, October 2004

Over 120 local residents from Steinbach and surrounding communities recently packed the legion hall to learn more about the growing trend of cruise vacations. Cruise experts were on hand to assist a team of independent travel consultants from Travel Professionals International (TPI) to present the benefits and values of taking a cruise vacation. The overwhelming majority of those in attendance had never experienced a cruise vacation and found the evening an informative eye opening experience of what the cruise industry has to offer vacationers.

Statistics show that cruising is one of the fastest growing segments of the travel industry. More Canadians are learning about the luxury and pampering they can experience on a cruise vacation at an incredible value. Vicky Lubyk, District Sales Manager from Encore Cruises came in from Calgary to assist with the presentation and stated that “After almost 30 cruise vacations I am still impressed with the service and value you get from a cruise holiday. At Encore Cruises we have a cruise line and itinerary for everyone – from small boutique luxury ships to floating cities at sea.”

The focus of the evening was on Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises products. According to Carl Henderson, Director of Marketing with TPI, these are some of TPI’s hottest selling cruises this year. “Royal Caribbean has a tremendous product for their target market – active, outgoing passenger and families. They have the best kids program at sea and families are flocking to their ships to enjoy all the amenities they have to offer. Where else can you go rock climbing, inline skating, ice skating, swimming and so much more all in one day while sailing the Caribbean Sea?”

Celebrity Cruises have carved their niche by offering a Premium Cruise product, with a taste of luxury on board award winning ships. “If you are a fan of fine dining, world class spas, attentive service and contemporary ships – you won’t be disappointed on a Celebrity Cruise.” says Henderson. This highest rated Premium Cruise Line consistently delivers high guest satisfaction keeping clients coming back to their travel consultants to book time and time again.

A team of five independent TPI Associates from the local area put the successful evening of education, prizes and fun together – Leanne Unger, Ilene Goschke, Susie Sarrasin, Olga Bezditny and Jenna Kroeker. Each travel consultant is eager to get their clients sailing on an upcoming cruise so the client can experience first hand why the cruise lines are taking the travel industry by storm. After all, you haven’t lived until you have cruised!