Larry Pimentel: ‘It’s a matter of choice, we have to choose to persist’
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Creator's Key Takeaways
it's a matter of choice we have to choose to persist
the storm is always the darkest when you're in it but there will be rainbows
we have to choose to persist it's fundamentally a core
focus on the serious upside of the potential guests who already love our industry
Creator's Tips & Advice
✓Engage with clients proactively and focus on what is opening and the values available
✓Specialize in a sector or with certain suppliers to ensure more secure income
✓Use technology and podcasts to learn and educate yourself during downtime
🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:
Feeling unsafe or harmed — Focus on the loyal guests who already love cruising and understand health and safety protocols
Questions This Creator Answers
QHow can travel agents and the cruise industry persist through the current crisis?
QWhat will the future of luxury travel look like post-pandemic?
QHow can retailers balance positive messaging with health and safety protocols?
Topics Covered
Safety Medical1½ Happy BaconValue Pricing2½ Happy BaconPort Destination3½ Happy Bacon
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Former Azamara chief executive and president Larry Pimentel speaks to Lucy Huxley