Conversations With Celebrity

In this episode I get to share the experiences and learnings of many trade partners from all over Europe, Middle East and Africa who joined me on our Seminar At Sea learning programme onboard Celebrity Beyond in September 2022. They share their hightlights, favourite areas of the ship and what they learned to help them sell and talk Celebrity when they get back home. And I share some incredibly ex...

In this episode we fly off to the wild and vast state of Alaska: the Final Frontier of North America. I talk to Brendan Halcomb, Sales & Marketing Manager for Alaska Cruisetours at Celebrity Cruise, to give us some real insight and inspiration when talking and selling Alaska as a perfect cruise destination with Celebrity. 

In this episode we are taking you to the Pacific Ocean to experience the amazing Galapagos Islands ! Susana Romero, Sales & Communications Director for the Celebrity Cruises Galapagos programme, shares her in-depth knowledge and first-hand experience of these incredible islands. She is truly inspirational! We also share how you can promote and book the Galapagos Islands sailings to increase yo...

In episode 12 of the Conversations With Celebrity podcast, we share all of the hightlights of our Europe 2023 sailing programme, with an insight into brand new ports of call and exciting new overnight destinations !  We also chat to Andy Harmer OBE, Managing Director of Cruise Lines International Association for UK & Ireland. Andy tells us how he got into travel, and how CLIA works hard to support...

Broadcasting LIVE from our stunning and brand new 3rd Edge series ship, Celebrity Beyond ! During her pre-inaugural sailing events, I got the chance to talk to many of our travel partners all about their impressions and experience of this ground-breaking and game changing ship. I also catch up with Pete Ryan and Leigh Thomson from the UK & Ireland sales team to get their perspective and though...

In this episode we talk to Rachel Pagonis, Chief Officer of Celebrity Beyond ! We managed to get a live interview whilst she was onboard, so that Rachel tells us all about this incredible new 3rd Edge series ship. We also talk about her background, her favourite ports of call, the highlights of Celebrity Beyond, and the importance of equality and diversity in the maritime and cruise industry.

We have a fantastic interview this month with Lisa Lehr, VP of Entertainment for Celebrity Cruises ! Lisa gives us the lowdown on all of the exciting entertainment programming onboard our soon-to-sail 3rd Edge series ship Celebrity Beyond, which will include brand new custom productions and shows. Plus we give you an update on the Spring Sale...enjoy ! 

This month we are chatting to Kathy Barbrooke, Guests & Trade Services Director Celebrity Cruises. She tells us all about her background, her fascinating role with Celebrity and all about her favourite family holiday 

We start the new year with Emma Rigby & Jonny Peat (Business Development team) who tell us all about New Luxury and why & how Celebrity Cruises is a major player in luxury travel. I also bring you the latest news on our Asia and Galapagos sailings for 2023 & 2024! 

We end the year with a great interview with Lorenzo Davidoiu, Associate Vice President for Service Excellence, as well as getting ready for 2022 with the low-down on our exciting new year campaign...!

We talk about the brand new sailings for 2023 in Alaska, Europe, Australia and the US.  Cornelius Gallagher, Vice President of Food & Beverage Operations tells us all about his passion for food and the new culinary developments of Celebrity Beyond, coming in April 2022.

In this episode we talk about our return to service with our beautiful ships back on the water after a long time away. We also have a great interview with Gemma Antrobus, MD of Haslemere Travel as well as telling you how you can make money whilst you sleep !

Someday is here ! the revolutionised Celebrity Silhouette has returned to the UK & we are so excited ! 

This month's episode is dedicated to the recently-revealed Celebrity Beyond, our 3rd Edge Series ship that defies imagination and shatters all expectations!

Conversations with Celebrity is a dedicated podcast series for all UK and Ireland travel agents who work with Celebrity Cruises. Tune in to our monthly episodes to be inspired and educated through our latest news, in-depth interviews, expert advice and selling tips. Join the New Luxury conversation with Celebrity Cruises.