SEATTLE, WA. Feb. 3, 2010 - As an extension of its highly successful webinar program, the Niche Cruise Marketing Alliance will introduce a new series of one-hour webinar topic panels this month.
We feel that by combining similar cruise lines in the same webinar, agents will have a convenient way to learn about niche cruise products they feel will be of high interest to their clients, said NCMA Executive Director Lawrence Dessler.
This is a new educational program by NCMA to bring these subjects and tools to travel agents, Dessler said. Participation in the webinars will provide travel agents with a valuable tool to unlock new and profitable business.
Participation is free and will count to the continuing education program for Niche Cruise Specialists. Niche Cruise Specialists will receive updated bonus commission certificates and update their listing on the www.nichecruise.com web site.
The webinars for February and March are scheduled as follows. Registration links are included:
Thursday, February 11- 10 AM Pacific/1PM Eastern- Cruising Americas Waterways - American Canadian Caribbean Line, American Cruise Line, Cruise West
Link: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/597008816
Tuesday, February 23- 12 PM Pacific/3PM Eastern- Discover Exploration Cruising - Cruceros Australis, Galapagos Explorer, Hurtigruten
Link: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/183621816
Tuesday, March 2- 12PM Pacific/3PM Eastern- The Unusual Europe - Hurtigruten, Imperial River Cruises, Star Clippers
Link: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/298166161
Thursday March 11- 11AM Pacific/2PM Eastern- Cruising the Classic Ocean Liners - Fred. Olsen Cruises, Voyages of Discovery
Link: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/689811624
Each member will present a ten-minute profile on themselves and their product. The rest of the time will be discussing opportunities specific to the panel title and Q&A.
Information about the topic webinars is also available at the organizations website, www.nichecruise.com. NCMA member agents will also receive a series of e-mails about the webinar panels.
NCMA began its highly acclaimed series of member webinars in 2008.
The Niche Cruise Marketing Alliance is an association of 13 cruise lines that have banded together to educate travel agents on the value of selling specialty cruise products. They provide educational programs; seminar content and trade show exposure for their members and this industry segment.
NCMA member cruise lines include American Canadian Caribbean Line, American Cruise Lines, Cruceros Australis, Cruise West, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, Galapagos Explorer II, Hurtigruten, Imperial River Cruises, Louis Cruises, Orion Expedition Cruises,Star Clippers, Variety Cruises and Voyages of Discovery.
Dessler can be reached at nichecruise@msn.com, by phone at 425.867.0399 or by fax at 425.867.0589.
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