Home-Based Travel Agent - September 2007 - (Page 54)

Cruise FOR THE AGENT CARIBBEAN PRICING ON THE UPSWING AGAIN Cruisers regain confidence in the region—which means good news for travel agents The Caribbean, historically, has been the mecca of cruising. This is why it is puzzling that over the past year, the Caribbean has witnessed a slide in demand. Was it because of a pervasive “been there, done that” attitude? Was the hot European market cutting into Caribbean sales? (It should be noted that the Caribbean isn’t dead in the warmer months; in fact, many of the cruise lines have substantial inventory in the region.) Whatever the reason, the Caribbean fizzled for the most part of the year, but, like the seasons, the cruise industry can be cyclical and all indications point to a healthy Caribbean winter season. Over the past few months, many cruise analysts have rescinded their previous takes on the Caribbean cruise market. Most have agreed that pricing has started to climb upward, a sure sign that people, once again, are confident in cruising the Caribbean, especially as the calendar moves forward through the new year. This may have been something the cruise lines knew all along. The Caribbean is the largest market for cruising, with about half of the world’s passenger capacity deployed in the region. On the Up And Up The numbers are beginning to roll in, and the hardy statistics are foretelling. Carnival Cruise Lines (www.carnival. com) is synonymous with Caribbean cruis- Go the distance without losing touch. Simply dock your HP notebook to the HP 3-in-1 NAS Docking Station to automatically back up files and easily access, share and retrieve them remotely. So you can work outside the office just like you work in it. HP 3-in-1 NAS Docking Station 1-888-343-3296 (Reference password: TRAV) hp.com/go/travelagent Prices and promotions are subject to change without notice. Supply is limited. Visit our site or call for the latest deals. Wireless access point and Internet service required and not included. © 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. 54 Home-BasedTravelAgent SEPTEMBER 2007 http://www.carnival.com http://www.carnival.com http://hp.com/go/travelagent http://hp.com/go/travelagent

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Contents Editor's Note - Last-Minute Travel Publisher's Note - Communication is Key Your Lifeline Agent Spotlight Your Technology Industry News Hot Deals Home-Based Networking Preventing Legal Woes Destinations: Turkey Cover Story: Walking Ireland Destinations: Caribbean Destinations: Boston Cruises: Forecast Hotels Tours New Products

Home-Based Travel Agent - September 2007

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