Keynote speakers announced for CLIA conference
Carnival UK’s chief commercial officer, Gerard Tempest, and Norwegian Cruise Line’s executive vice president of sales & marketing, Andy Stuart will be the keynote speakers for CLIA UK & Ireland’s 2014 Selling Cruise Conference.
Daniel Radnor, owned of LoveItBookIt.com and recently named ‘Young Travel Agent of the Year’, will also present at the two day event which is expected to attract 400 delegates.
Gerard has a travel industry background, previously being the Director of Marketing for Thistle Hotels and then Whitbread where he was responsible for firstly Marriott Hotels and subsequently Premier Inn.
He will be presenting on the recent developments within the UK industry together with his perceptions of cruising as a newcomer to the industry and whether there are ‘lessons to be learnt’ from other travel sectors.
Andy will be presenting on the significant changes which have been taking place within Norwegian Cruise Line over the past six years with new innovations, new ships and new destinations.
The Selling Cruise Conference will take place in Southampton on May 22 and 23, 2014 with Princess Cruises’ Ruby Princess and Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Eclipse making their conference debut.
There is also an additional day on May 25 for optional extra ship visits.
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