PAUL GAUGUIN CRUISES ELIMINATES NON-COMMISSIONABLE CRUISE FARES FOR 2010 AS PART OF TRAVEL AGENT SUPPORT PLAN--FEBRUARY 2, 2009
Luxury small ship cruise company strengthens commitment to travel agents for its
2010 lineup of extraordinary destinations
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., February 2, 2009 - Paul Gauguin Cruises,
operator of the highest rated and longest continually-sailing luxury cruise ship
in the South Pacific, today announced that the company has eliminated Non-Commissionable
Cruise Fares for 2010 bookings aboard the m/s Paul Gauguin as part of its
ongoing commitment to support Professional Travel Agents. The new, comprehensive
structure promises to make the line's already attractive all-inclusive pricing
and commissions on the multi-award-winning ship even more appealing.
“We are very pleased to reinforce our commitment to Professional Travel Agents
and remain entirely dedicated to their success in 2010,” said David A. Giersdorf,
President and CEO of Paul Gauguin Cruises. “Our all-inclusive luxury cruise
fares already provide some of the highest-commission earnings per sale in the cruise
industry, and our 2010 cruise pricing now includes most port, handling and security
charges as commissionable components of the cruise price.”
As part of the new structure, Paul Gauguin will offer a comprehensive support program
to Professional Travel Agents and Travel Distributors around the world. All current
2009 commission agreements and levels will be automatically honored for 2010 reservations,
including those through National Accounts, Consortiums and Independent Agreements.
Attractive Group Rates will provide an additional savings of 5 to 10 percent and
1-for-9 Tour Conductor Credit. Also, the m/s Paul Gauguin Society enables Travel
Agents to extend additional savings of 5 percent and exclusive recognition benefits
to their existing luxury cruise customers who have sailed previously on Paul Gauguin
Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Silversea, The Yachts of Seabourn, Crystal Cruises,
SeaDream Yacht Club or Windstar Cruises.
Reservations are now open for the 2010 season, which features 38 extraordinary itineraries
ranging from 7 to 15 nights, highlighting such exquisite destinations as Tahiti,
the Society Islands, Tuamotus, the Cook Islands, Marquesas, Tonga, Fiji and New
Zealand - spectacular cruises that cater to the tastes of discerning travelers seeking
a legendary, multiple-award-winning cruise experience.
Please visit www.pgcruises.com or call 1-800-848-6172
for more information about Paul Gauguin's legendary South Pacific voyages,
or for details about the 2010 Early Booking Savings promotion, which ends March
31, 2009.
About Paul Gauguin Cruises
Paul Gauguin Cruises operates the award-winning luxury cruise ship m/s Paul Gauguin
, providing a luxury cruise experience tailored to the unparalleled wonders
of Tahiti, French Polynesia and the South Pacific. The m/s Paul Gauguin
was built at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint Nazaire,
France. The ship is 513 feet long, 71 feet wide and has a draft of 16.9 feet. The
ship can accommodate 332 guests with a staff of 215 and is one of the top Exclusive
Charter and Incentive Group venues in the industry. The m/s Paul Gauguin
has undergone more than $25 million in enhancements since its inaugural sail in
1998. Since 1998, the m/s Paul Gauguin has completed more than 500 South
Pacific cruises and served more than 140,000 guests, including more than 12,000
honeymooners.
Please contact your Professional Travel Agent or call 1-800-848-6172 to reserve
a cruise or request a brochure. For additional information, please visit
www.pgcruises.com .
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