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Curated Conversation: Cruise Development for Destinations: Cruise 101

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๐Ÿ‘๏ธ 734 views๐Ÿ“… 5 years agoโฑ๏ธ 1:03:49
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsTips & AdviceโœจCasual Creator
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Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

the single most important factor for a cruise destination purchase was the destination

we need to start with shorter cruises we need to have a look and what's happening on the vacation

the operation of a cruise ship being a floating hotel

the caribbean is still it's it's always been the dominating uh area as far as market shares go

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Understand the cruise conglomerates and their brands to target the right cruise lines
โœ“Focus on both the art and science of destination selection for itinerary planning
โœ“Develop a long-term strategy and prepare a port presentation with excursion details

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat factors do itinerary planners consider when selecting new destinations?
QHow can destinations make it in the world of cruise?
QWhat are the key outcomes for cruise development for destinations?

Topics Covered

Itinerary Route3 Happy BaconPort Destination3 Happy BaconShip Condition1ยฝ Happy BaconService Crew1ยฝ Happy BaconCruise Line1 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Banana Coast2ยฝ Happy Bacon
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Join Shannon McKee, President, Access Cruise, Inc. & Co-Founder, Zielia and Ioannis Bras, Project Leader and Cruise Destination Developer, CEO Five Senses Consulting & Development in a four-part series giving the essential low-down on how destinations can make it in the world of cruise. In episode one, hear from guest speaker Timothy Littley about what he looks for as Senior Director, Deployment & Itinerary Planning at Seabourne Cruise Line, and what you need to take into consideration to develop the destination 'it factor'. In this session you can learn about: - Operation of a Cruise Ship - Different Cruise Companies - Cruise Market Segments - Itinerary Planning - Itinerary Opportunities Tune in to make sure your destination is cruise ready, and don't miss episodes 2, 3, and 4 in the coming weeks.