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Richard Tobias
Del Rio replaces Sheehan as president of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings president and chief executive Kevin Sheehan has stood down. He is being succeeded by Frank Del Rio of Prestige Cruises
International, which was acquired by Norwegian in November. Del Rio, a co-founder of subsidiary Oceania Cruises, has more than 20 years’ experience in the cruise industry. Norwegian subsidiary Prestige operates Regent Seven Seas Cruises alongside Oceania.
Sheehan said: “It has been a privilege to lead Norwegian over the past seven years. I am proud of what we have accomplished and take comfort in the knowledge that I am leaving the company much healthier and stronger than when I joined.”
Serious cruise incidents fall 13% – Clia
The number of operational incidents on board cruise ships over the past five years has declined by 13%, according to a study commissioned by Clia. While worldwide capacity grew by more than 18% between 2009 and 2013, the number of operational incidents fell. The report, which looked at incidents such as fires,
technical breakdowns and collisions, concluded that “serious operational incidents are uncommon in the cruise industry”. The report also claimed that cruising was safer than
other forms of leisure travel, with the lowest occurrence of operational-related fatalities.
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Neilson guarantees summer savings of £200 a person Neilson has launched its strongest- ever turn-of-year campaign to boost awareness of its beach clubs. The active-holidays specialist is offering a guaranteed £200 a person off for every summer booking, as well as £50 ‘pocket money’ for each child a week in in-resort credit. The operator is offering £50 ‘pocket money’ to the first 20 agents to book to push trade sales. Booking references must be emailed to
agencysales@neilson.com. ❯ Neilson eyes expansion, page 28
Travel 2 sweet-talks agents through peaks period Travel 2’s Hollie Smith and Mark Swords, both of the sales team, have been stocking up on sweet treats. The duo have been out and about presenting bags of sweets to agents across the UK to keep them energised during the busy peaks period.
Tributes flood in for ex-Bitoa chief Richard Tobias
The industry has paid tribute to Richard Tobias, who died on January 8 after a short illness. Tobias, chairman of the Best Loved Group for the past 10 years, was aged 69. He was awarded an OBE in 1998 for services to the travel industry. During a long career in the
travel, tourism and hospitality sector, Tobias was director general of the Tourism Alliance between 2004-06 and chief executive of Bitoa, now known as UKinbound, from 1994-2004. He was recognised by
Travel Weekly’s sister title The Caterer with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2000. Tobias was also a trustee of industry charity Just a Drop and co-founder of Kids International – one of the UK’s first summer camps for kids. His son, Marc Tobias, said: “It is clear from the support and many messages of condolence that Dad will be remembered and missed by many, many people.” Tobias leaves behind
a wife, Brenda, two sons, Marc and Adam, and four grandchildren.
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