NCL boss Del Rio warns on dangers of discounting
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👁️ 130 views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 40:47
What This Creator Said
1½ Happy Bacon
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsCabin / Ship Tour✨Casual Creator
Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.
Creator's Key Takeaways
the number one driver of yields is itineraries
we don't discount we we rather spend marketing dollars to get ahead of the game
2023 could be the best year in the history of the cruise industry
the value of a cruise vacation is uh second to none
Creator's Tips & Advice
✓Travel agents should adopt technology and build an online presence to capture pent-up demand.
✓Agents should focus on selling higher-value cruises to earn higher commissions.
Questions This Creator Answers
QHow has the cruise industry restarted after the pandemic?
QWhat is NCL's strategy on discounting and pricing?
QWhat are the trends in cruise itineraries and customer preferences post-pandemic?
QHow is the travel agency community recovering and what opportunities exist for them?
QWhat is NCL's approach to sustainability and net-zero emissions?
Topics Covered
Value Pricing2½ Happy BaconItinerary Route3 Happy BaconBooking Process2 Happy BaconSafety Medical3½ Sad BaconService Crew1½ Happy BaconCabin Suite3½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4 Happy BaconEntertainment Activities4½ Happy Bacon
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About our Bacon Score methodologyYouTube Video Description↓
Lucy Huxley speaks to Frank Del Rio ahead of the Clia Conference