October 22, 202410 min
In conversation with Jeannine Williamson and Nick Hughes
Andy Harmer talks what’s hot in river cruising and lesser known destinations that can be explored by river cruise ships with Jeanine Williamson and Nick Hughes.
Episodes
10
Latest episode
Oct 2024
Language
EN
About the show
CLIA's River View cruise podcast series focuses on the ever-changing and expanding sector of the River Cruise industry. Find out more about well known and newly launched river cruise destinations and ships. Also, hear experts share what you can look forward to experiencing during your cruise.
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May 5, 202411 min
In conversation With Lewis Quigley, Sales Manager at Scenic & Emerald Cruises
During CLIA's Showcase event in Porto CLIA's Andy Harmer talks with Lewis Quigley from Emerald & Scenic. Lewis took some time to talk with about his role, what separates the two brands of Scenic & Emerald Cruise plus his passion for working with agents and how important CLIA events for educating agents and allowing them to see the product for themselves.
May 5, 202419 min
In Conversation With Phil Shipman From Avalon Waterways
Andy Harmer Managing Director at CLIA UK & Ireland talks to Avalon Waterways UK Sales Director Phil Shipman. Phil joined the cruise industry eight months ago, bringing decades of experience in the travel industry and tells Andy what it’s been like getting to know Avalon Waterways and learning about what river cruising has to offer. Having attended his first river conference earlier this year Phil also tells us why he found it such a useful event for the industry and also what sets Avalon Waterways apart and variations amongst the fleet. We also have an Avalon ship tour on cruising.org very soon! With a brand-new sales team launching including Ryan and Karen there’s lots of opportunities to speak to the team.
February 7, 202421 min
In conversation with Paul Melinis from APT Travel Group
Andy Harmer talks with Paul Melinis (Managing Director UK & Europe) at APT Travel Group to hear about his journey into travel from a young age and how the path that took him to his current role. Paul shares how he introduced the “APT Difference” which first started as a term used internally to a signature above and beyond levels of service to becoming something guests refer to when posting their travel experiences on social media. As a big foodie and wine connoisseur Paul has a big part in driving how APT continue to elevate their dining offerings across the board from portions, healthiness, elevated wine options etc. Also listen up for what’s coming up in 2024 including their newest ship launching in the Douro.
January 19, 202415 min
In conversation with first time river cruiser Tim Hames
Andy Harmer talks to first time river cruiser Tim Hames in this fascinating and slightly different episode we hear from Tim as someone who had until recently never been on a river cruise. Tune into hear what he expected vs what his actually experience onboard turned into.
November 23, 202319 min
In Conversation With Chris Townson from Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
Recorded during the Advantage Travel Partnerships special cruise conference in Paris onboard their stunning ship Joie de Vivre. Andy Harmer sat down with Chris Townson (Managing Director, UK & Ireland) at Uniworld Boutique River Cruises to hear more about what's new at the cruise line. In this in-depth podcast Chris shares a wealth of knowledge and inspiring information for agents to learn about. Listen to learn more about long haul, European experiences as well as diving deep into the unique destination in Asia and India and even the Amazon experience which he likeness to an almost Water Safari experience rather than river cruising as guests get a truly destination-based experience whilst also retaining the luxury that Uniworld offers its guests. Chris also updates us on some developments and expansions within the UK team and the importance in how they have changed the way they’ve communicate their product and how agent can do the same with their customers to improve sales opportunities.
September 8, 202316 min
In conversation With Patrick Ell, Head of Marketing & Digital at Viva Cruises
Andy Harmer talks with Patrick Ell (Head of Marketing & Digital) at Viva Cruises who recently joined as CLIA's newest River Cruise Operator. Patrick goes in depth to explain what sets Viva Cruises apart and tells us about their impressive growth since launch and some of the trends they are seeing in the market and what's coming next.
August 4, 202317 min
In conversation with Chris Townson, Managing Director UK & Ireland - Uniworld Boutique River Cruise
Andy Harmer talks To Chris Townson the Managing Director UK & Ireland at Uniworld Boutique River Cruises to hear about his path into his current role, what sets Uniworld apart and the importance of the travel trade partnerships to their success, how they provide crucial education to agents and more about what's coming next in 2024 and beyond.
June 29, 202318 min
In conversation with John Fair, UK Sales Director at CrosiEurope
Andy Harmer talks with UK Sales Director at CroisiEurope, John Fair to find out what makes their product truly unique with a fascinating insight into some of the exclusive destinations they offer river cruise passengers. They also chat Africa! (Cue that famous Toto song). You’ll have to listen in to find out if it’s the news agents have been waiting for since our Vienna event.
May 30, 202316 min
In conversation with Lucia Rowe, A-Rosa River Cruises UK & Ireland Managing Director
Andy Harmer talks with Lucia Rowe from A-Rosa about their European specialist immersive passenger experience available across their fleet of 13 vessels, bringing families on board and what they are doing at A-Rosa around sustainability. With many river cruise lines adding active focused experiences, Lucia tells us more about their upcoming running themed cruise.
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