Clia forum: ‘There is so much pent-up cruise demand out there’
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Creator's Key Takeaways
there is so much pent-up demand out there
the comeback is is stronger than the setback
people want joy in their life and they want depth of experience
cruising is going to be the strongest bounce back of all the sectors in the industry
Creator's Tips & Advice
✓Understand your database and customer propensity for purchasing
✓Use a two-track marketing approach: low-cost methods first, then more investment as demand returns
✓Focus on low-cost marketing and be ready for the second half of 2021
✓Use social content to engage with travel partners and guests cost-effectively
✓Understand cruise line cancellation policies to reassure customers
Questions This Creator Answers
QWhat is the current state of pent-up cruise demand?
QHow can travel agents prepare for the wave period?
QWhat changes can customers expect in the post-pandemic cruise experience?
QHow is the cruise industry communicating safety and reassurance?
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Safety Medical4½ Happy BaconBooking Process3½ Happy BaconValue Pricing3½ Happy Bacon
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About our Bacon Score methodologyYouTube Video Description↓
Lucy Huxley speaks to Celebrity Cruises’ Jo Rzymowska, Oceania Cruises’s Bernard Carter and Avalon Waterways’ Giles Hawke