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Azamara becomes latest line to set up agent advisory board following David Duff exit
The specialist small-ship line confirmed its UK and EMEA managing director had vacated his role with chief international sales officer David Siewers taking on his responsibilities
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Azamara's UK boss David Duff to leave line after 17 years and hand over to new global sales chief
The move brings the curtain down on UK and EMEA managing director David Duff's 17-year Azamara career
Azamara enhances brand identity with new onboard programme
The cruise line recently flagged concerns around how it was viewed in the market place and has subsequently taken steps to enhance its onboard programme to deliver ’deeper exploration’ for guests
Azamara 'evolving' onboard experience to strengthen 'undervalued' brand
The four-ship line entered 2025 with highest load factor for the year ahead amid growing interest in small-ship cruising, says David Duff, UK and EMEA managing director
'Expect news of new ships next year,' new Azamara boss tells agents
'Expect news of new ships next year,' new Azamara boss tells agents
However, chief executive Dondra Ritzenthaler tells TTG a new ship announcement is dependent on how the Wave period goes
New charity supporting young adults with cancer set up by agency's marketing lead
Clare Sacco decided to set up the Embers charity because she felt there was a ’gap’ in the support for young adults with terminal cancer after searching for resources and networks when she received her devastating news last year
'Expect news of new ships next year,' new Azamara boss tells agents
Dondra Ritzenthaler: 'When I started out in travel I never thought I would be a CEO'
Celebrity Cruises’ former senior vice-president of sales announced she was ’retiring’ last year before Azamara contacted her with an offer she couldn’t turn down
'Expect news of new ships next year,' new Azamara boss tells agents
Azamara to open new UK call centre to support 'leading market'
Just days after Silversea moved its UK contact centre to the Philippines, Azamara has announced plans to open a call centre in Welwyn Garden City
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Celebrity regional sales manager Peter Ryan to join Azamara
Ryan brings more than 25 years’ industry to his new role with Azamara, most recently as regional sales manager at Celebrity Cruises
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Richard Twynam joins Travelopia six months after leaving Scenic Group
Twynam has taken up the role of future managing director UK education business
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Carol Cabezas stands down as president of Azamara amid leadership shake-up
Small-ship specialist names new executive leadership team
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Azamara unveils new work at sea programme targeting professionals
The ‘Work & Wander’ packages include Starlink’s high-speed internet, office equipment and IT support
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'My unbeatable tip for getting a world cruise sale over the line'
One of the biggest reservations people have is fear of cabin fever so you need to sell the varied entertainment onboard to your clients.
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Azamara to host 300 agents onboard UK and Ireland ship visits this summer
The line will welcome trade partners onboard Azamara Pursuit and Journey for a series of ship visits
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Azamara launches new trade loyalty and rewards programme
The new system is the most recent in a series of announcements from the line delivering further support to UK agents
Adam Morris joins Azamara from Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean's Adam Morris joins Azamara as new UK BDM
Morris, who brings agency experience following a seven-year stint with Thomas Cook, held regional sales manager and key account manager roles at Royal
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Azamara unveils new wave-inspired trade giveaway
Agents will have the chance to win a cruise for two every month from January through to March
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Azamara unveils new hires and raft of trade enhancements
The line has launched its Azamara Alliance initiative featuring new tools and technologies
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Azamara gives agents first access to 2025 world cruise bookings
The 2025 World Voyage, departing from San Diego and visiting 37 countries before concluding in Southampton, will take take place on Azamara Onward
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Azamara promotes Duff to MD and bolsters UK trade sales team
The new team structure ’demonstrates Azamara’s commitment to delivering in-market support’ to its trade partners
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Azamara to drop pre-embarkation Covid testing
The line will ditch testing on Monday (25 July) in countries where the protocol is no longer legally required
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Azamara boss hails ‘hard work’ as line returns to full service
Azamara Journey, the line’s last ship to redeploy, returned to service on Thursday (26 May)
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Azamara officially welcomes fourth ship into fleet
The line has christened its newest addition during an event in Monte Carlo
Azamara Onward is the line's latest ship and more are likely to follow
More new ships on the horizon for Azamara
The line’s president says the brand is primed for more expansion, in addition to new ship Onward