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MasterAdvisor 51: What's Trending In The Cruise Industry?

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πŸ‘οΈ 232 viewsπŸ“… 4 years ago⏱️ 50:06
What This Creator Said
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Veteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

my first cruise was actually in 1987. my family and i went on a cruise on the ss norway which was one of the pioneering cruise ships and so that kind of planted the seed in my blood

i've been on five cruises one river cruise four ocean cruises and actually i did three ocean cruises back to back

the biggest hang up for people is that returns the united states coving test

alaska has just been off the charts in terms of interest

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Specialize in Alaska to grow your cruise business
βœ“Default to luxury space when selling cruises and adjust down if needed

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Health and safety protocols β€” Explain the rules and share personal travel experiences to reassure clients

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are clients looking for before they sail away?
QHow has the cruise industry changed post-pandemic?
QWhat are the current booking trends in the cruise industry?

Topics Covered

Itinerary Route3 Happy BaconPort Destination2Β½ Happy BaconBooking Process2 Happy BaconValue Pricing3 Happy BaconSafety Medical1 Happy BaconService Crew2Β½ Happy BaconDining Buffet1Β½ Happy BaconEmbarkation1 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

St. Petersburg3 Happy Bacon
Vancouver
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YouTube Video Description↓

What are clients looking for before they sail away? The tides are changing as travel picks back up in 2022 and beyond. There are many factors to navigate like the length of the trip, the destination, safety protocols, and most of all the client’s needs. Travel has always been Ted Blank's passion especially after joining the industry in 2017 after a successful career in sales and marketing in the health care industry. As an advisor and the owner of Ted Blank Luxury Travel & Adventure, Ted's focus is on premium and luxury cruises, river cruises, and European travel. Join Ted as he shares insights on what’s trending with clients for bookings in 2022. Our latest episode of the Check-In Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zh4N0uQSV0 Subscribe to TMR's Newsletter: https://www.travelmarketreport.com/tmr-sign-up