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Last Updated: Sep 8th, 2008 - 07:05:19 |
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Niche Cruise Marketing Alliance Newsletter |
Niche Cruise Specialists September 2008 | |
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Welcome back from what I hope was a great summer.
Well our members are back with some great information and tools about how you can increase your revenue through building your Niche Cruise business.
Coming up we have a full program of live training, webinars and the continuation of our award winning on-line training program. More information available in new and better ways. Take advantage of them. We also hope that you might take advantage one of our upcoming live programs and upgrade your listing to that of a CERTIFIED Niche Cruise Specialist.
Take advantage of the special offers and information contained in this newsletter and as always, let us know if you have an idea on how we can help you even more.
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Deilmann Opens 2009 Reservations |
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 2009 EUROPEAN RIVER CRUISE SEASON
Fares Held to Within 5% of 2008 Prices
Peter Deilmann Cruises has announced that it is now accepting bookings for its 2009 schedule of European river cruises with full details and pricing currently available on the company's web site, www.deilmann-cruises.com . The hardcopy and downloadable versions of the 2009 Deluxe "Great Rivers of Europe" brochure will be available in late September. Information on the company's 9- to 17-day all-inclusive cruise tour vacations -- 11 different offerings with more than 200 departures, combining cruises with shore excursions, hotel stays and sightseeing -- will soon be available online as well. Price increases in 2009 were held to 5% on all cruise-only departures. A fuel surcharge of $10 per night per passenger will be collected in 2009; 2008 sailings do not have a fuel surcharge.
Peter Deilmann Cruises has been offering award-winning European river cruise vacations since 1983. In addition to its line up of cruise tours, Deilmann also has special interest cruises catering to music, golf, equestrian, wine, gardens, cycling, hiking and wellness/spa. Details can be found on line at www.deilmann-cruises.com - click on "Themes."
The company also operates the five-star MS Deutschland, an ocean-going vessel launched in 1998 that sails on cruises all over the world. The luxurious ship accommodates 513 passengers in grand European style with three restaurants and a promenade deck. Reservations are being taken for 2009/10 and a new 63-page brochure is available online and in hardcopy.
Additional cruise information is available from travel agents or Peter Deilmann Ocean Cruises at 1-800-348-8287 or e-mail at pdcmail@deilmann-cruises.com. Itineraries, deck plans and ship photos are online at www.deilmann-cruises.com .
Know your target audience. Who are your most important customers, clients or prospects, and why? Know what is important to them and address their needs in your newsletter each month. Include a photo to make your newsletter even more appealing. Inserting a link in your article lets you track which topics attract the most interest.
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RiverBarge Highlights New Choices in 2009 |
On September 24, 2008, the R/B River Explorer will celebrate the start date of her inaugural voyage 10 years ago. Our Nashville to St. Louis trip from September 18-25, 2008 will conclude with a 10th birthday celebration under the shadow of the Gateway Arch. What a thrill!
As we continue to celebrate 10 years of "Sharing America's Stories," we are looking ahead to an exciting 2009 as we embark on our next decade of exploring America's inland waterways. Highlights for 2009 include the first time the R/B River Explorer will dock in Brownsville, Texas on the Feb. 12-19, 2009 Galveston to Brownsville excursion.
Join us on a new Barge and Bus post excursion bus trip to French Lick from June 30-July 2, 2009 at the conclusion of the June 25-30, 2009 Cincinnati Round Trip excursion.
In addition, we are offering two new 1st Explorer trips. We'll barge the farthest on the Tennessee River we have ever gone for visits to Chattanooga, Tenn. Join us from July 7-14, 2009 for our Nashville to Chattanooga trip and from July 14-23, 2009, for our Chattanooga to St. Louis Reunion trip.
2009 will be a year full of new and exciting excursions. Call for a new schedule today and take a peak at what we have in store for 2009! 1-888-GO BARGE, ext. 1 (1-888-462-2743, ext. 1) or e-mail reservations@riverbarge.com. Visit us online at: www.riverbarge.com. |
| Free Air Available To Antarctica |
FREE AIR OFFER AVAILABLE ON VOYAGES OF DISCOVERY ANTARCTICA CRUISES
Voyages of Discovery is offering FREE AIR from selected gateways for all of their Antarctica expedition cruises aboard the mv Discovery, in addition to their Early Booking Savings of up to 35%.
The eight selected FREE AIR gateways include New York, Los Angeles, Miami, San Francisco, Boston, Toronto, Atlanta and Chicago. This offer is new to four Antarctica itineraries: "Antarctica, Chile & Patagonia" departing December 16, 2008; "Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic" departing December 26, 2008; and "Antarctica & Chilean Fjords I & II" departing January 10 & January 24, 2009. All four cruisetour packages feature 10% off brochure fares and include pre- and post-cruise hotel nights in Buenos Aires and Santiago.
Free-to-$199 Air from selected gateways is available on the Nov. 13, 2008, "Voyage to Antarctica" cruise and on the Dec. 3, 2008, "Antarctica and the Falkland Islands" sailing. Free air gateways include Atlanta, Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas/Fort Worth, New York and Toronto. San Francisco, Phoenix and Seattle are among the line's $99 gateways; the Vancouver add-on is $199.
Passengers take part in landings ashore and Zodiac cruises of scenic areas where landings are not permitted. Passenger photos and journals from previous cruises to Antarctica are showcased on the line's www.antarcticadiscovery.com website.
To book or to request a brochure, contact Voyages of Discovery at (866) 623 2689 or visit www.voyagesofdiscovery.com. Travel agents can access the line's online Antarctica Marketing Kit at the Travel Agent section of the website.
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2 for 1 Norwegian Coastal Voyages on Hurtigruten |
Experience a spectacular Norwegian coastal voyage aboard Hurtigruten. Known internationally as "The World's Most Beautiful Voyage," this enchanting vacation showcases Norway's dazzling scenery of fjords, snow-capped mountains, bustling villages and picturesque towns. Our journey takes you to 34 charming ports between Bergen in the south and Kirkenes in the north, close to the Russian border. Fantastic shore excursions are available to further enhance your trip including dog sledding and Viking feasts.
Book select 12, 7 and 6-day cruises departing in October-December 2008 now and your companion travels FREE. And if you book now, 2009 prices up to 45% off! Offer for limited time only and has some restrictions. For information call 1-800-323-7436 or visit www.hurtigruten.us
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| Webinars |
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We will be having an expanded program for September with as many as 10 members offering indepth training about their products and opportunities. You will need to check on our website for up to date schedules and regisitration links.
American Canadian Caribbean Line
Elegant Cruises & Tours
Hurtigruten
Imperial Cruises
Louis Cruises
Orion Expedition Cruises
Peter Deilmann Cruises
RiverBarge Excursion Line
Star Clippers
Variety Cruises
Voyages of Discovery
Rememember to check on our web site nichecruise.comregularly to get the latest schedule and registration links. |
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| Upcoming Training Programs |
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October 27, Baltimore, MD: HomeBased Travel Agent Show Join the members of the NCMA for a comprehensive training and certification program. You will get to know the why, how and who of selling specialty "niche cruise" products. Learn details about the various products that make up the specialty cruise collection. Learn proven techniques in how to sell these profitable products and meet the executives who might these products happen. Sign up today. See the register block on the home page or go to www.travelindustryshows.com.
October 30, Fairfax County, Virginia: NCMA Open House Join the members of the NCMA for a special comprehensive training and certification program leading to the "Certified Niche Cruise Specialist" designation. You will get to know the why, how and who of selling specialty "niche cruise" products. Learn details about the various products that make up the specialty cruise collection. Learn proven techniques in how to sell these profitable products and meet the executives who make these products happen. Sign up today. See the register block on the home page or go to www.nichecruisetraining.com.
November 14, Miami, FL: The Leisure Travel Show 08 Join the members of the NCMA for a special comprehensive training and certification program leading to the "Certified Niche Cruise Specialist" designation. You will get to know the why, how and who of selling specialty "niche cruise" products. Learn details about the various products that make up the specialty cruise collection. Learn proven techniques in how to sell these profitable products and meet the executives who might these products happen. Sign up today. See the register block on the home page or go to www.ttshows.com.
December 5, Las Vegas Nevada, Mandalay Bay Hotel: The Luxury Travel Expo and Home Based Agent Expo Join the members of the NCMA for a comprehensive training and certification program. You will get to know the why, how and who of selling specialty "niche cruise" products. Learn details about the various products that make up the specialty cruise collection. Learn proven techniques in how to sell these profitable products and meet the executives who might these products happen. Sign up today. See the register block on the home page or go to www.nichecruisetraining.com
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