New Zealand is eager to get its tourism sector back to full-throttle after the country was entirely shut during the pandemic. One way to do this is to attract more tourists beyond the popular December to February months.
29.05.2024 - 13:07 / traveldailynews.com / Theodore Koumelis
Central Holidays partners with Swan Hellenic Expeditions to enhance cultural expedition cruising, offering bespoke Cruise and Land programs that promise enriched cultural immersion and superior service.
MOONACHIE, NJ – Central Holidays announce a dynamic new partnership with Swan Hellenic Expeditions, a pioneer in cultural expedition cruising with a fresh global cultural cruising outlook. This strategic alliance marks a significant milestone as Central Holidays continues to expand its offerings of customized waterborne travel experiences.
As part of this exciting collaboration, Central Holidays will curate exclusive Cruise and Land programs, seamlessly integrating Swan Hellenic voyages with meticulously tailored land arrangements. These bespoke itineraries are designed to cater to the diverse preferences of both individuals and groups, ensuring unforgettable journeys enriched with cultural immersion and exceptional service.
Joe Maloney, Vice President, North America, Sales & Marketing for Swan Hellenic Expeditions, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “We are very excited about our new partnership with Central Holidays. Our combined efforts will offer travel agents the opportunity to customize pre/post stays with transfers, sightseeing, and hotels, in tandem with any of our Swan Hellenic voyages. This will not only create a customized experience for customers but will also save travel advisors a great deal of time in the planning process.”
Adam Greis, General Manager of Central Holidays, echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the company’s unwavering dedication to travel advisors. “We are very pleased to announce this new alliance, which aligns perfectly with our mission to be a trusted resource for our valued travel advisor partners. Our goal is to provide unparalleled service and equip advisors with the tools needed to effortlessly book customized travel programs for their clients. Our expert team stands ready to meticulously craft itineraries that seamlessly blend an exceptional Swan Hellenic voyage with deluxe pre and post stays, plus experiential tours designed by Central Holidays’ destination specialists that immerse travelers into their destinations of choice.”
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New Zealand is eager to get its tourism sector back to full-throttle after the country was entirely shut during the pandemic. One way to do this is to attract more tourists beyond the popular December to February months.
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