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INSTAGRAM INFLUENCER: Adventurer David Cornthwaite already works with Hurtigruten
platform Instagram, is best known for his Expedition1000 project, which saw him make 25 journeys of 1,000 miles using different forms of non-motorised transport. Daniels said: “For us, it is a
Last week, Cornthwaite spent
a day with Bolsover Cruise Club agents in Yorkshire and in June he visited Travel Counsellors franchisees in Manchester. Cornthwaite, who has more than 7,600 followers on photo-sharing
strong new route to market because they are appealing to the non-traditional cruise consumer. “The plan is to find more influencers. I have not seen any other line which works with as many influencers to attract new-to-cruise passengers. “They are helping us change the concept of who we are.” To arrange a visit from a Hurtigruten influencer for your
agency, email
uk.agency.sales@
hurtigruten.com
NEWS IN BRIEF
NCL boosts commission up to 16% for one week only
Norwegian Cruise Line is offering agents an extra 5% commission for all bookings made between October 25 and 31, giving a maximum total of 16%. Agents can also offer passengers unlimited Wi-Fi on selected cruises and a £50 booking deposit during the week.
ncl.com
CroisiEurope adds a fourth ship on the Rhone next year
CroisiEurope is to add another ship on the Rhone next year. From April 2019, the line will operate four ships on the river, sailing seven and eight-day itineraries from Lyon.
croisieurope.co.uk
Fred River becomes sales agent for American Cruise
Fred River Cruises is now the official UK general sales agent for small-ship specialist American Cruise Lines. The line, which operates modern riverboats, coastal cruise ships and paddlewheelers, released its 2019 programme this month.
sales@americancruiselines.co.uk
Royal Caribbean gears up to sell 2020-21 sailings
Royal Caribbean International has revealed when its 2020-21 programmes will go on sale. Alaska and Hawaii will become available in the week of November 5, followed by ex-UK sailings from November 19.
royalcaribbean.co.uk
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