Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Fincantieri Lays Keel for New Regent Flagship
This morning Fincantieri put the first block in place for Regent's Seven Seas Explorer at their Sestri Ponente yard.
Delivery of the 56,000-gross ton ship is set for the summer of 2016.
Details appeared in the January 21 edition of Cruise News Daily.
Photo courtesy of Regent Seven Seas Cruises. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without permission.
New Revenue Management VP at Holland America
Holland America Line Promotes Beth Bodensteiner to Senior Vice President, Revenue Management
Seattle, Wash., Jan. 21, 2015 — Beth Bodensteiner has been promoted to senior vice president, revenue management for Holland America Line. In this capacity, Bodensteiner will lead the development and execution of all revenue management programs and initiatives that support Holland America Line’s revenue goals.
She will report directly to Orlando Ashford, president of Holland America Line.
“Since joining the company more than a decade ago Beth has consistently demonstrated a level of professionalism and expertise that have been instrumental in the company’s planning and decision making,” said Ashford. “This promotion recognizes not only her vast contributions, but also the great dedication and leadership she has shown in our efforts to achieve financial goals.”
Bodensteiner previously was Holland America Line’s vice president of revenue management and product marketing. Prior to that she was director, cruise marketing for voyages, as well as director, cruise marketing for Caribbean and North America.
Before joining Holland America Line in 2003 in the marketing department, Bodensteiner worked as a program manager with Zebra Hill Marketing in Bellevue, Wash. She holds a bachelor of arts in English from the University of Washington.
Source: Holland America Line
Seattle, Wash., Jan. 21, 2015 — Beth Bodensteiner has been promoted to senior vice president, revenue management for Holland America Line. In this capacity, Bodensteiner will lead the development and execution of all revenue management programs and initiatives that support Holland America Line’s revenue goals.
She will report directly to Orlando Ashford, president of Holland America Line.
“Since joining the company more than a decade ago Beth has consistently demonstrated a level of professionalism and expertise that have been instrumental in the company’s planning and decision making,” said Ashford. “This promotion recognizes not only her vast contributions, but also the great dedication and leadership she has shown in our efforts to achieve financial goals.”
Bodensteiner previously was Holland America Line’s vice president of revenue management and product marketing. Prior to that she was director, cruise marketing for voyages, as well as director, cruise marketing for Caribbean and North America.
Before joining Holland America Line in 2003 in the marketing department, Bodensteiner worked as a program manager with Zebra Hill Marketing in Bellevue, Wash. She holds a bachelor of arts in English from the University of Washington.
Source: Holland America Line
Friday, January 16, 2015
NCL Adds Branded Experiences to Plans for Norwegian Escape
Norwegian Cruise Line said today that when Norwegian Escape debuts it will include a series of new branded experiences in well-known leaders in dining and beverages along with Tony Award-winning Broadway musicals and an all-new Supper Club.
Details to follow in today's edition of Cruise News Daily.
Details to follow in today's edition of Cruise News Daily.
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Silversea Becomes Even More Inclusive
Silversea has a nice treat for passengers on their 52 Mediterranean cruises this year. Their pricing now includes shore excursions and wi-fi.
Details appeared in the January 15 edition of Cruise News Daily.
Details appeared in the January 15 edition of Cruise News Daily.
Carnival Debuts New Smartphone App and Internet Packages
Carnival is the latest line to begin deploying a shipboard app for mobile phones. It is currently available on Carnival Breeze, but will roll out to other ships in the fleet over the next 18 to 24 months.
It will include both information and communications features. While the app is free, there will be special pricing available for the communications features. At the same time there is some new pricing available for internet access from your laptop.
The complete article appeared in the January 15 edition of Cruise News Daily.
It will include both information and communications features. While the app is free, there will be special pricing available for the communications features. At the same time there is some new pricing available for internet access from your laptop.
The complete article appeared in the January 15 edition of Cruise News Daily.
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