United Kingdom
United States
Asia Pacific
French line moves to raise UK trade profile
Saturday, 26 Oct, 2009
0
French yacht cruise line Compagnie du Ponant is making moves to heighten its profile with the UK travel trade.
A UK toll free reservations line for the trade has been set up on 0808 234 3802 and the company has become a member of the Leading Cruise Agents.
The moves coincide with the publication of a 2010 brochire and the opening of a London office headed by sales director Claire Hancer, formerly with VisitEngland (see previous TravelMole stories).
Sales and marketing senior vice-president Eric Lustman said: "Having appointed Claire Hancer as sales director here in the UK, based at the London office, the introduction of this reservation line was the next important step to take as part of our strategic development into the UK marketplace.
"Claire has also taken the decision for Compagnie du Ponant to join the LCA. These initiatives will really assist Claire in her role of progressing and maintaining relationships with the UK travel trade and MICE market, promoting awareness of our niche products to the luxury and incentive agents, as well as cruise specialists.”
by Phil Davies
Phil Davies
Tony from Gatto’s Pizza on Columbus’s Unique Pizza Trail
Sophia Hyder Hock on Global Social Inclusion in Tourism
Sustainable Tourism: Don Welsh on Community Values and Global Collaboration
Jane Cunningham: Enhancing European Engagement in Tourism
Kristin Dunne: Navigating Destination Strategy
Revolutionizing Mobile Connectivity: Boris Bijlstra on HUBBY eSIM
Capturing Glasgow’s Vibrancy: An Interview with Susan Deighan, Chief Executive of Glasgow Life
Lebua Hotel & Resorts: Rajan Khurana on Hospitality and Bangkok’s Charms
Sustainable Tourism and Growth: Insights from Chiravadee Khunsub from Tourism Authority of Thailand
Revolutionizing Travel: SmartSIM USA’s Dale Takio Unveils the Power of E Sims
TravelMole Interview with Hishan Singhawansa, Deputy CEO of Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Sri Lanka
Unveiling the Essence of Magari Tours: A Dive into Authentic Italian Experiences
EU airports bring back 100ml liquid rule
British Airways passengers endure 11-hour 'flight to nowhere'
CLIA: Anti-cruise demos could cause itinerary changes in Europe
Co-pilot faints, easyJet flight issues ‘red alert’
Dozens fall ill in P&O Cruises ship outbreak