THE inaugural season of Aria Amazon charters by Uniworld Boutique River Cruises (CW 06 Dec 2019) has been such a success that in 2021 the company will almost double its South American departures. In Sydney last week to launch Uniworld’s programs for next year, CEO Ellen Bettridge (pictured) told Cruise...
THE inaugural season of Aria Amazon charters by Uniworld Boutique River Cruises (CW 06 Dec 2019) has been such a success that in 2021 the company will almost double its South American departures.
In Sydney last week to launch Uniworld’s programs for next year, CEO Ellen Bettridge (pictured) told Cruise Weekly the initial six cruises from Sep 2020 were almost completely sold out within days, due to strong demand from Uniworld’s past passengers, so in 2021 she plans even more trips.
Bettridge noted that the partnership with Aqua Expeditions was complemented by other Travel Corporation South America land content, making the packages particularly popular.
She also announced other innovations in the Uniworld program, including a rail add-on with Golden Eagle Luxury Trains for the company’s Venice voyages taking passengers from Zurich or Milan to join the company’s new Super Ship, S.S. La Venezia.
The new program, unveiled to agents last Fri night during a special pre-CLIA awards event, features two new itineraries in Europe and additional departures in Egypt on the new S.S. Sphinx.
Deals include several air offers such as free economy flights.
Bettridge also hailed the development of the youth-focused U River Cruises brand, which will this year once again have both of its ships sailing on the Danube River.
To help celebrate the 100th Anniversary of The Travel Corporation, Uniworld is currently offering agents a $500 booking bonus for every passenger booked before 31 Mar, and Bettridge also announced the rollout of a new trade partnership program called Alchemy.
