CLIA Cruise Podcast

Mar 31 2025 139 ep. 20 mins 19

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Episode 131 - Andy Harmer talks to Paul Melinis from APT & Travelmarvel

Mar 31 2025 16 mins

Andy talks to Paul Melinis (APT Luxury River Cruises & Tours UK and Europe Managing Director. Paul shares the importance of developing new products and their ability to tune into what their guests are looking for. He also shares the exciting current transformation of their entertainment programme to provide more memorable moments and enhance the immersive experience. Paul also sha

Episode 130 - Andy Talks with Jos Dewing from explorearth.com

Mar 17 2025 19 mins

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Episode 129 - Andy Talks with Sarah Schlederer from Quark Expeditions

Feb 24 2025 15 mins

Andy Harmers talks with Quark Expeditions National Strategic Key Account (Manager UK & Ireland) Sarah Schlederer as she shares exciting details about their new tagline as well as some great insights for agents looking to increase their expedition training and sales. Andy also shares some of his experiences from when he sailed with Quark Expedtions last year.

Episode 128 - Andy Harmer Talks With Giles Hawke from Celebrity Cruises

Jan 28 2025 13 mins

Andy Harmer speaks to Celebrity Cruises, Giles Hawke (VP & MD UK, Ireland & EMEA) as he teases what’s coming for their latest edge class ship Excel, the importance of business partners and their “Destination Unknown” incentive launched in conjunction with Virgin Atlantic & Royal Caribbean. Giles shares what his 18 months have been like since he joined Celebrity Cruises.

Episode 127 - Andy Harmer Talks With Katie Harber From AE Expeditions

Nov 05 2024 9 mins

As part of CLIA UK & Ireland’s cruise week interviews with leading cruise line executive’s Andy Harmer sat down Katie Harber AE Expeditions, Senior Business Development Manager for the UK to find out her favourite cruise destination.

Episode 126 - Andy Harmer Talks With Peter Shanks From Silversea

Aug 08 2024 19 mins

Andy Harmer speaks to Peter Shanks Managing Director UK for Silversea. Peter shares his journey in the cruise industry that took him to being at Silversea. He also shares his belief of the transformation of how cruise is now seen as a mainstream holiday option, the way people’s interest in cruising has changed and how people talk about cruise. Hear more about what’s happening a

Episode 125 - Andy Harmer Talks With Bernie Carter From Atlas Voyages

Jun 24 2024 16 mins

Andy Harmer talks to industry veteran Bernie Carter about expedition cruising and the real buzz it’s experiencing as well as sharing what took him to his role at Atlas Voyages. Bernie shares a huge excitement at being involved in creating a unique experience for guests and how the importance of being able to educate travel partners via events from CLIA as well as a plethora of re

Episode 124 - Andy Harmer Talks With Tom Mahoney From Cunard

May 05 2024 15 mins

Andy (CLIA UK MD) and Tom Mahoney (Cunard Director, UK Sales) sit down in the Queens Room aboard the newly launched Queen Anne to talk new spaces, wellness, shows, dining options and the importance of Cunard’s relationship with the travel trade. Tom talks about how the Queen Anne launching has attracted lots of loyal Cunard Royalists as well as many New to Cruise passengers. Also

Episode 123 - Andy Harmer Talks With Rob Scott From P&O Cruises

Apr 16 2024 16 mins

CLIA MD for UK & Ireland Andy Harmer sat down with Rob Scott Vice President for Sales and Marketing & Brand for P&O Cruises to discuss how as a brand they have evolved and putting the holiday maker at the center of their strategy. Rob also shares exciting details about existing and upcoming partnerships including Gary Barlow, Wallace, and Gromit. 2024 and beyond looks to be a hugel

Episode 122 - Andy Harmer Talks With Eithne Williamson From Princess Cruises

Feb 09 2024 16 mins

Andy Harmer talks with Eithne Williamson (Vice President of Princess Cruises UK and Europe). Eithne tells as all about her journey into her current role at Princess Cruises whom she joined in 2022 as well as what makes Princess Cruises special. As an exciting 2024 builds up speed Eithne has lots to share about "Princess Medallion" as well as what’s instore for guests on "Sun Pr