Representatives from some of the world’s best known cruise line companies are coming to Leek as travel consultancy Get Set Go host a cruise holiday showcase.
The event, set for Leek Golf Club on Wednesday, 25 September, will feature three ocean-going cruise line companies and three river cruise specialists. The main sponsors are Fred Olsen Cruise Lines and APT River Cruise. Celebrity Cruise Lines, Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL), Scenic River Cruises and Riviera Cruises, will also be in attendance.
Organisers, Get Set Go travel is partnering with the Leek Golf Club captain, Tony Lovatt, with all proceeds from the £3 entry fee will go to the Douglas MacMillan Hospice, the golf course captain’s charity for 2024.
Get Set Go, of Packmoor, Stoke-on-Trent, are members of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA),the world’s largest cruise industry trade association.
“Cruise holidays have never been more popular, with 2.3 million holidaymakers from the UK and Ireland holidaying on board ship last year, according to CLIA,” said Get Set Go owner John Lehnert. “There’s been a huge surge in interest in recent years, at the CLIA conference last May, 82% of the people who cruised in 2023 said they would cruise again and 71% people who have never cruised are now open to do so.
“As an enthusiast, I believe there’s a cruise for everyone, something to suit all tastes, and we will be showcasing a cross-section of the best experiences aboard ship at our event.
“Visitors will hear from representatives of well-known international cruise lines. There’ll be offers on holidays and special presentations to suit both seasoned cruise enthusiasts and holidaymakers looking to set sail for the first time.
“The entrance fee includes canapés and a welcome drink, and we have teamed up with stylist Lisa Perry, of Cabi Clothing, who will be showcasing her latest collections at the event.”
John is an all-round travel expert and a qualified cruise specialist, and owns Get Set Go, part of the successful Not Just Travel network of agents. He works alongside colleague Sophia Baker, of Newcastle-under-Lyme, who recently joined Get Set Go.
“We’re both love cruise holidays, so we give advice to holidaymakers from a passionate point of view, adding in expertise from the perspective of travel consultants who have experienced a range of onboard experiences and have a direct line to many major cruise operators.
“As a result, we have been able to tempt representatives from the operators to Leek for our exclusive event. Leek Golf Club, is a fabulous venue, with an experienced and enthusiastic hospitality team, and we’re delighted to welcome Stone-based Lisa, from Cabi, onboard to offer style advice, for those looking to dress to impress, whether at sea or on dry land.”
Tickets for the event are available at www.eventbrite.com/e/get-set-gos-cruise-showcase-tickets-953486502797 .
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