CRYSTAL Cruises this morning announced the closure of its Australian office (CW breaking news), with the move revealed alongside “offensive and defensive measures – including a review of our business around the world – to ensure it will weather this pandemic.” The operational and sales & marketing duties of Crystal’s...
CRYSTAL Cruises this morning announced the closure of its Australian office (CW breaking news), with the move revealed alongside “offensive and defensive measures – including a review of our business around the world – to ensure it will weather this pandemic.”
The operational and sales & marketing duties of Crystal’s Sydney office will be transitioned to Genting Cruise Lines’ Sydney team, with Crystal SVP & MD Australasia Karen Christensen to remain with the company for 90 days to assist with the transition.
“I am so very proud of the team in the Australian office and what we have achieved in just over three years,” Christensen said.
“We want to thank our trade partners for their continuing support as they have been incredibly supportive and truly share our passion for the World of Crystal and we know they will be well taken care of by our colleagues at Crystal Asia.”
Crystal’s Sydney headquarters opened almost four years ago (CW 30 Jun 2016), bringing across Christensen from Silversea to be its first ever (and only) leader.
Crystal’s owner, Genting Hong Kong, announced plans to sell 35% of Dream Cruises, shut down shipbuilding at its yards in Europe and finalised a sale and leaseback deal for the new Crystal Endeavor (pictured).
The local cruise sector has reacted with outrage – see page 2.
