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Large Groups From China!
Hi Everyone,
I received this press release from Star Cruises and thought it would be of interest. If you have missed any of my news' postings, they are available on my web site. Best regards, Ray LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL 800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905 http://www.lighthousetravel.com 12th September 2003 LARGE INCENTIVE GROUPS FROM CHINA SAIL ON SUPERSTAR VIRGO AND SUPERSTAR LEO Star Cruises' megaships SuperStar Virgo and SuperStar Leo were the venue of choice for about 1,600 Chinese incentive guests over a period of a week. About 1000 guests from the largest insurance group in China, China Life Insurance sailed on SuperStar Virgo on a 4 day/3 night cruise from Singapore to Langkawi, Malaysia and Phuket in Thailand. The cruise was made even more special as this was the largest group from a single Chinese company to visit Singapore in recent months. The group was also accorded a special welcome in Singapore and in Malaysia during the cruise. "The Lido onboard Star Cruises SuperStar Virgo is well equipped and can accommodate hundreds of people for conferencing and seminars. We are very impressed and satisfied with the ship’s comprehensive and efficient services. The 4day/3 night cruise was successful in achieving both our business and social objectives" said a representative from the China Life Group. On a similar note, more than 600 members of the Konka Group Co Ltd,a manufacturer of electrical appliances in China embarked SuperStar Leo from Hong Kong on a weekend cruise with a program itinerary that combined a business agenda with an exciting onboard activity schedule. "We are extremely pleased with our marketing efforts in China targeted at this niche segment promoting incentive cruises as more companies see our cruise ships as being suitable venues for holding company corporate events. This also augurs well for other potential incentive groups in terms of our ability to successfully accommodate and manage groups of that size" said Mr Chong Chee Tut, Chief Operating Officer, Star Cruises. Star Cruises has also previously accommodated large meetings and incentive groups from India and Thailand onboard its ships. ABOUT STAR CRUISES Star Cruises, the third largest cruise line in the world is a global cruise brand presently operating a combined fleet of 20 ships with over 26,000 lower berths, with cruises to destinations and islands in Asia-Pacific, North and South America, Hawaii, Caribbean, Alaska, Europe, Mediterranean, Bermuda and the Antarctica under the Star Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Orient Lines & Cruise Ferries brands. The Pride of America - the first of the two Project America vessels - is presently under completion at the Lloyd Werft shipyard in Germany. The 81,000-grt and 2,100 lower berth vessel is expected to commence Hawaii inter-island cruising next year with a "Best of America" theme. The second Project America vessel, which is currently sailing as Norwegian Sky will be renamed Pride of Aloha and will reflect a strong Hawaiian theme which will be accomplished after a refurbishment in September 2004. Both ships will sail under NCL's new US-flag brand - NCL America (sm). Star Cruises is represented in more than 20 locations worldwide with offices in Australia, New Zealand, China, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Norway, Philippines, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom and the United States of America. For more information on Star Cruises and NCL, please contact your travel professional. |
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Large Groups From China!
Regarding the activities of big groups on cruises
I was on this particular cruise (my honeymoon), and whilst the ship was wonderful as were the staff and facilities, I did not enjoy sharing it with the 1000 strong China Life group The ship caters for 2000 guests, however even with the large group, the ship was far from at full capacity. The remaining 150 (approx) non-China Life guests were often stampeded. At one stop in Phuket, All returning guests were leisurely and respectfully reboarding, when the China Life group turned up at the port. All queuing / politeness / respect went out the window with the security on the gang plank literally being charged and thrown off the pathway. During queuing in the Mediterranean restaurant, they queue jumped and reached over you for food - very uncouth. Despite the Star literature stating that Lido theatre catered for all on board, The China life group did not take part in any on board entertainment, leaving the 1000+ theatre with 100 - 150 customers which must have been disheartening for the entertainments staff who were giving their best. The pool deck was similarly devoid of people - except a dozen or two Europeans and Australians The Disco was completely empty for the entire duration of the cruise and the Galaxy of the stars faired little better. At times it was a bit of a ghost ship I continued on the Cruise for a further 2 days after the China Life Group disembarked - then I enjoyed it, people came out of their cabins the theatre was full and the bars were busy. Just as a bit of guidance for anyone contemplating cruising with Star under similar circumstances - don't go if you know there will be a big group. In conclusion - As I say I really enjoyed it - ship and staff excellent - China Life Group not |
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