Lia Ursu-Inside Sales Manager-Cruise Planners

03/09/2024

Exciting news! The 2026-2027 deployment schedule is now open! Get ready to explore new itineraries and unforgettable experiences. Click the link to learn more:https://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Celebrity/Deployment/CEL_2026_27_New_Deployment-Preview-Flyer.pdf

30/08/2024

You'd think working in the travel and tourism industry means we work hard AND play hard, but sometimes we get a bit caught up in the work part. This holiday weekend, I hope you find the time to relax, recharge, and reward yourself. Cheers to you!

29/08/2024

Lia's tip of the Week: DID YOU KNOW CELEBRITY GALAPAGOS BRINGS YOU 18% COMMISSION?
https://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Celebrity/Galapagos/17059452_GalapagosComissionFlyer_update.pdf

28/08/2024

To fully experience Alaska, your clients must discover its interior.
An Alaska Cruisetour combines the indulgence of a cruise with the excitement of a land tour, where your client will travel by glass-domed trains, luxury coaches, and stay in authentic lodges along the way.

There’s no better way to explore this majestic corner of the world than with Celebrity Cruises.

Click the link below to see what resources are available to you on The Celebrity Commitment to sell this incredible destination!

https://www.thecelebritycommitment.com/marketing-resources/

26/08/2024

No words, today I'm letting this quote speak for itself.

23/08/2024

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Earn more while you sleep!

Top < 3 emoji> reasons why Future Cruise Onboard Sales is a fantastic opportunity for you:
< 1 emoji> Full commission paid to you. And DID YOU KNOW that the average commission is $330 *more* when booked onboard?!
< 2 emoji > You'll also earn on Celebrity Rewards so you can treat yourself.
< 3 emoji> All your client’s bookings made onboard are automatically sent straight back to you as their agent, so you can continue to offer the amazing service you provide for your clients.

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Top < 4 emoji> reasons why Future Cruise Onboard Sales is a fantastic opportunity for your clients:
< 1 emoji> Up to $500 spent per stateroom on their future cruise.
< 2 emoji> Lowest available fare and best promotion.
< 3 emoji> Deposits start from only $100 per person.
< 4 emoji> Flexible reservation: make changes up to final payment.

📣📣 Before your clients leave for their dream holiday, encourage a new booking onboard!

22/08/2024

- what an exciting day it was when Mr. Jimmy Johnson joined me and Celebrity Cruises for a day of fun, helping our guests and travel agents to book the next the cruise vacation. If you have any new opportunities for Celebrity Cruises let me know! I'd love to connect and talk with you about our itineraries for 2024 and 2025! Happy pre-Friday!

22/08/2024

GROUP EARLY BOOKING BONUS IS BACK!
GROUP EARLY BOOKING BONUS ONBOARD CREDIT started July 9th and is available until Sep 9th for 2025 ALASKA, 2025 EUROPE, SELECT EXOTICS and SUMMER CARIBBEAN May – Oct 2025sailings.
BONUSES FOR YOU & YOUR CLIENTS are:
Your clients will receive an additional Onboard Credit of up to $400USD per stateroom when you name and deposit your unnamed groups space between July 9 and September 9.
BOOKING WINDOW: Jul 9, 2024 – Sep 9, 2024, for PRODUCTS: May – Oct 2025 Caribbean, 2025 Europe, 2025 Alaska, and select Exotics Combinable with Brand Bonus Savings, All Included, GAP, and Tour Conductor credits.
The offer is available for groups created before July 9, 2024. If you don't have a group, use your HQ groups space!
See GROUP EBB OBC FLYER with full terms & conditions:https://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Celebrity/General_Info/Groups/CEL_7_09_23_CAM_2024_Name_Your_Group-Trade-Offer.pdf

20/08/2024

Now, your clients can make their own history in the Mediterranean all year-round. With our Mediterranean sailings available
from October through March, they can explore not just one but three continents—Europe, Asia, and Africa. And with many overnight stays, just when you thought our collection of Europe
vacations couldn’t get any better, leave it to us to make it happen.

So, why let summer vacations have all the fun? Choose from a variety of 8- to 12-night Mediterranean sailings departing
from Barcelona and Athens and make it your client's best winter yet.

19/08/2024

Can you believe it's already time to vote for the Travel Weekly Awards?! On behalf of the entire Celebrity Cruises organization, I am humbled to ask for your vote! Voting is easy and requires no sign-in. Check it out here:

TravelWeekly Reader's Choice Awards Finalists

16/08/2024

Don’t let your client's few final weeks of summer slip away without them cruising with us! Remember, Celebrity Cruises sails to the Caribbean year-round. With sailings from 3-nights to 8-nights and even longer, the options are endless. How can I help you with picking the perfect itinerary for your clients today? LMK! I'm here for you!

15/08/2024

Are you planting the seed with all your clients about Celebrity Cruises in the GALAPAGOS? Here are some helpful tools to SUCCEED IN SELLING THE GALAPAGOS: https://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Celebrity/Galapagos/02_15_23_FLY_Succeed_in_Selling_Galapagos 20% SAVINGS OFFER:https://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Celebrity/Galapagos/CEL_08_01_23_FLY_GAL_Galapagos_20percent_Savings_March%201%20-%20May%2031,%202024.pdf AIR ON US OFFER:https://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Celebrity/Galapagos/08_01_23_FLY_GAL_Flights_On_Us_Galapagos_Offer_March%201%20-%20May%2031,%202024.pdf LOYALTY OFFER:https://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Celebrity/Galapagos/08_01_23_FLY_GAL_Loyalty_Savings_Flyers_Elite_March%201%20-%20May%2031,%202024.pdf GALAPAGOS SHORE EXCURSIONS:https://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Celebrity/Galapagos/02_28_24_GAL_Shore_Excursions_Info.pdf GALAPAGOS BROCHURE: https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1c2303e3 #/1c2303e3/1 GALAPAGOS RESOURCES: https://www.thecelebritycommitment.com/destinations/galapagos/ FLORA TOOL KIT: https://www.thecelebritycommitment.com/ships/celebrity-flora/ FLORA ITINERARIES:https://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Celebrity/Galapagos/17059452_CEL_Galapagos_Flora_Itineraries.pdf FLORA GLAMPING:https://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Celebrity/Galapagos/9_28_FLY_Galapagos_Glamping.pdf 18% commission for YOU

15/08/2024

Now is the time to book 2025 Alaska Cruisetours 2025 Alaska Cruisetour digital brochure:https://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Celebrity/Alaska/2025_Alaska_Cruisetour_Brochure.pdf Share our 2025 Alaska Cruisetour Video with your clients: https://vimeo.com/902032569/7974750733?share=copy Our Alaska Adventure Map is available to order in www.cruisingpower.com under Sales & Marketing- Order Collateral, Celebrity Cruises.

14/08/2024

Take that selfie FAST, because today is the LAST DAY for our Caribbean offer on select Celebrity Silhouette, Reflection, and Beyond Caribbean sailings. ⚓️

With this exclusive offer, the second guest in a stateroom saves 75%, while the third and fourth guests sail free.⛱

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Booking window ends August 14, 2024

Applicable Sailings: Select Celebrity Silhouette, Celebrity Reflection and Celebrity Beyond Caribbean Sailings now – 12/9/24

13/08/2024

Hello Valued Travel Partners! With back-to-school prep in full swing, your clients might be sneaking in a last-hurrah for summer. With so many moving parts, we've got just the thing to help!

Check out the 'Prepare to Cruise' document here: https://www.celebritycruises.com/content/dam/celebrity/new-images/Prepare-To-Board.pdf. It's a great resource to print or share with anyone who may find it useful.

Happy selling (and sailing, to your clients!).

12/08/2024

We are thrilled to announce that we have been nominated in Recommend's Readers’ Choice Awards for
Best Cruise Line - Overall Large-Size Ship
Best Cruise Line - Premium
Best Cruise Line - Expedition
Best Cruise Line - Ocean Cruise Itineraries
Best Cruise Line - Cuisine! 🏨✨
This recognition is a testament to our commitment to providing exceptional service and unforgettable experiences for our valued guests and clients.
BUT HURRY! Voting ends August 15th. Vote here: https://recommend.com/rca

The 28th annual Recommend Readers’ Choice Awards are here! The Recommend editorial team and the editorial advisory board, made up of travel advisor partners, have chosen nominees in each category, but we are giving you, our readers, the final say!

09/08/2024

It's Friday, do your clients know they can escape to some of the best destinations for the weekend with Celebrity Cruises? ⚓️

08/08/2024

Ensure your clients immerse themselves in the vibrant cultures of Europe on a voyage beyond their imagination with Celebrity...the time to book for 2025 is NOW. ✈️⚓️

How can I help ensure that your clients can explore the antiquities of Greece and the art treasures of Florence with an expert, taste wines grown on the slopes of Mount Etna, or feast on tapas on the beach in Barcelona next year? Let’s connect today!

08/08/2024

Lia's Tip of the Week: Are you registered for Celebrity Rewards? www.celebrityrewards.com
Celebrity Rewards information: Claim every Celebrity booking within 90 days of creation to earn $5-$15 per booking.
One Pager:
https://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Celebrity/General_Info/CEL_CelRewards_2021_Flyer.pdf
Be sure to order the Celebrity Mastercard. Celebrity Rewards Mastercard Guide:https://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Celebrity/General_Info/CelebrityRewardsMastercard_Guide_US_Apr2019.pdf
Celebrity Rewards FAQs:https://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Celebrity/General_Info/CEL_Rewards_FAQ.pdf

06/08/2024

Name Your Groups has been back for almost a month and there's only one month left! Name and deposit your unnamed group space between now and September 9 and your clients will receive an additional onboard credit of up to $400!
Check out the flyer here:

05/08/2024

One of the most frequently asked questions I get is, 'what are some popular back-to-back options?! My clients want to cruise longer!' Well, I'm excited to share a few favorites that I have. Check these out!👇👇👇

02/08/2024

We are thrilled to announce that we have been nominated in Recommend's Readers’ Choice Awards for
Best Cruise Line - Overall Large-Size Ship
Best Cruise Line - Premium
Best Cruise Line - Expedition
Best Cruise Line - Ocean Cruise Itineraries
Best Cruise Line - Cuisine! 🏨✨
This recognition is a testament to our commitment to providing exceptional service and unforgettable experiences for our valued guests and clients.
Please vote for us by August 15th at :

https://recommend.com/rca

The 28th annual Recommend Readers’ Choice Awards are here! The Recommend editorial team and the editorial advisory board, made up of travel advisor partners, have chosen nominees in each category, but we are giving you, our readers, the final say!

01/08/2024

Unplug, unwind, and uplift 🧘🏽‍♀️ As you focus on providing support for your clients, don’t forget to take a moment for yourself this August during National Wellness Month. It’s essential to recharge and invest in your own well-being to continue delivering your best

30/07/2024

Ready to take your $ale$ to the next level?! 💲 Join Celebrity Learning Essentials with our amazing Automation Team! In this webinar, you will discover how to utilize Cruising Power to streamline your sales process. 🗞 Discover new features and tools to enhance your business and boost sales. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insight and elevate your success with Celebrity Cruises! ⚓️

RSVP here now ➡️➡️ https://goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1678145&tp_key=a5647b1d8f.

26/07/2024

Let your clients immerse themselves in the serene beauty of the Caribbean.
With our exclusive offer, the second guest in their stateroom saves 75%, while the third and fourth guests sail free on select Silhouette, Reflection, and Beyond Caribbean Sailings.

Booking Window: July 11 - August 14, 2024

Applicable Sailings:
Select Celebrity Silhouette, Celebrity Reflection and Celebrity Beyond Caribbean Sailings
8/4/24 – 12/9/24
https://www.thecelebritycommitment.com/ships/celebrity-beyond/

25/07/2024

to when I was on board of Celebrity Beyond with good friends and travel agents. What wonderful memories I have from this trip. One of the reasons I love my job is because I get to help YOU plan your client's escape from the ordinary with Celebrity Cruises so they can make their own memories. ⚓️ Where should I help you plan next? Alaska?! 🐻 Europe?!👑 The Caribbean?! 🌴 Asia?! 🍣The Galapagos?! 🐢The options are endless, but I'm here for you. Let's connect today! 📲

25/07/2024

Lia's Tip of the Week _ Celebrity Cruises _ NAME YOUR GROUP.
https://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Celebrity/General_Info/Groups/CEL_7_09_23_CAM_2024_Name_Your_Group-Trade-Offer.pdf?incentive=bogo75

Terms and conditions:
o Clients will receive an additional Onboard Credit of up to $400 per stateroom when you name and deposit your unnamed groups space between July 9 and September 9.
o T/A receive 2500 points = $25 in Celebrity Rewards for each stateroom named within a group
o BOOKING WINDOW July 9, 2024 – September 9, 2024
o PRODUCTS: Summer Caribbean May to October 2025 sailings; Europe & Alaska 2025 sailings, and select Exotics 2025 sailings
o OBC – based on the sailing and type of accommodation.
o OBC will be applied via option code within 10 business days after applicable booking is named and deposited. No tracking required.
o OBC starts at: $50 (shorter sailing / inside accommodation up to $400) based on the destination and accommodation.

In a nutshell, the upcoming Name your Group offer is available for all existing groups (HQ / Signature / Your group), groups created before this offer started, groups set up before 07/09.
The names and full deposits to be added between July 9 – Sept 9, 2024

• The offer is valid for existing group shell created before July 09 ,2024
• The Offer is not applicable to individual bookings, contracted groups or charters.
• The Offer is not applicable to individual bookings that are transferred into Groups.
• The Offer is not combinable with Exciting Deals, Senior, Resident, Interline, loyalty, Resident Rates, net, travel agent, and employee rates.
• OBC will be applied via option code within 10 business days after applicable booking is named and deposited. No tracking required.
• Single occupancy bookings, at 200%, are eligible for the Offer.
• Group bookings that are named prior to the start date of the Offer cannot be cancelled and rebooked under this Offer.

Travel agents earn Celebrity Rewards points regardless of the sailing and category booked.
To receive the 2500 Celebrity Rewards bonus points, you must register at www.CelebrityRewards.com and claim your eligible cruise booking within 90 days from cruise booking creation or prior sailing, whichever occurs first.
Celebrity Rewards 2,500 points is per cruise booking for all staterooms categories.

24/07/2024

It's ! 🍷🍷🍷 Did you know that when it comes to wine programs at sea, there is no match to the outstanding offering from Celebrity Cruises®. We set a record after being honored 18 times at the 2024 Wine Spectator Awards, with us now boasting 136 awards received over the last 12 years. 🏆 Now that's .

22/07/2024

With only a couple of weeks left in July, I'm ready to finish this month strong. This quote says it all for me. Are you ready?