MIAMI, June 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of its
christening voyage this August, Azamara Club Cruises announces
Ellen Asmodeo-Giglio – EVP, Chief
Revenue Officer of AFAR Media – and Lucy
Huxley – Editor-in-Chief of Travel Weekly UK – as the
Godmothers of Azamara Pursuit. At the forefront of the travel
industry, Asmodeo-Giglio and Huxley are seasoned travelers who have
dedicated their lives to seeking new perspectives. Their commitment
to adventure and global travel, with almost 50 years of combined
expertise from both consumer and travel trade perspectives, makes
them the perfect Godmothers for Azamara. In addition, with the US
and UK as two key markets for Azamara, Ellen and Lucy have been
selected to represent the brand and vessel on both sides of the
Atlantic.
"Ellen and Lucy's fearless dedication to adventure, and respect
and admiration for different cultures, aligns with Azamara's
commitment and passion to Destination Immersion experiences," said
Larry Pimentel, President and CEO of
Azamara Club Cruises. "Both Ellen and Lucy are travel influencers
in their own right, and we couldn't be more thrilled to have them
christen our new ship, Azamara Pursuit."
With decades of experience in consumer travel media, including a
background as SVP, Publisher of Travel + Leisure as well as serving
as the first publisher of the glossy WSJ. Magazine, Ellen Asmodeo-Giglio has a clear
understanding of culture and the luxury landscape. She now overseas
all revenue for AFAR Media, which has led the experiential travel
movement and has focused on "Traveling Deeper," since 2009. AFAR
Inspires, guides, and enables people to connect with the
destination, and aligns with Azamara's Explore Further campaign.
The new brand campaign launched in March
2018 features 900+ shore excursions that connect travelers
to the destination through intimate experiences, such as cooking
dinner with a Parsi family at their home in India.
Asmodeo-Giglio took her first cruise at age 11 with her family,
and appreciated the fact that she only had to unpack her bags once
when traveling through multiple countries. Her favorite aspect of
Azamara is the brand's commitment to Destination Immersion and the
opportunity it gives cruisers to travel deeper. Asmodeo-Giglio is
also intrigued by Azamara Pursuit's country-intensive voyage to
Iceland, which includes six ports
of call within the island nation as well as excursions, including
visiting Iceland's largest
volcanos and waterfalls.
"I'm honored to be the co-Godmother of Azamara Pursuit. Azamara
is committed to helping consumers connect with destinations, local
cultures, and people, a mission that I am aligned with personally
and feel passionate about as a traveler. The AFAR audience is
hungry for more opportunities to travel deeper and the Azamara
Pursuit will enable them to see the world and connect deeply with
destinations in a way they haven't been able to before."
Lucy Huxley has covered
cruising for 20-years while also having the opportunity to sail on
multiple cruise ships. Huxley is committed to encouraging her
day-to-day contacts in the UK to educate their customers on all the
amazing discoveries to be made while immersing themselves in the
destinations they will visit, and has a personal passion for
connecting with new places and cultures. Huxley is most excited
about Azamara Pursuit's voyages to South
America, as the vessel will venture to must-see destinations
such as Buenos Aires and
Rio de Janeiro, while also
traversing through the Chilean Fjords, a first for Azamara.
Spearheading editorial content across Travel Weekly Group's
market-leading UK portfolio in print and online, including Travel
Weekly, Travel Weekly Business, Travolution and Aspire, Huxley
joined the company in 2010 and has worked in the UK travel trade
media as a journalist and editor for more than two decades.
Involved in all aspects of the group, including Travel Weekly's
extensive events portfolio, Huxley has an unrivalled reputation
within the UK travel trade
"My first role within the travel trade media was cruise
reporter, and over the past 20 years I have covered and championed
the growth of the cruise sector as it has developed into a
much-loved holiday choice for British travelers and an area of
specialism for many of our incredible travel agent readers.
Azamara's commitment to exploring new destinations and offering
guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in new cultures and
experiences is a fantastic reflection of travel's ability to
broaden horizons and connect people, and I am overwhelmed,
delighted and honored to join Ellen as co-Godmother of Azamara
Pursuit."
The two Godmothers will christen Azamara Pursuit in Southampton, UK on August 28. Ship christening is a longstanding
naval tradition that can be found in many cultures and dates back
thousands of years. Following the naming ceremony, the vessel will
set sail for an AzAmazing afternoon event in Cherbourg. Inspired by
Azamara's signature AzAmazing Evenings, the complimentary excursion
will offer all 690 guests the opportunity to debark the ship in the
evening and experience an exclusive bespoke performance by allowing
them to connect with the local culture and discover the
destination's heritage. The voyage will conclude with a White Night
celebration, an evening soirée where cruisers can enjoy a feast
served poolside by Azamara's officers and crew before dancing late
into the night. Azamara Pursuit will be the first ship in the fleet
to have Godmothers.
Departing for its maiden voyage in August
2018, Azamara Pursuit joins sister ships Azamara Quest® and
Azamara Journey® in providing guests with one-of-a-kind curated
experiences, with access to a selection of the most exotic
destinations around the globe with country-intensive voyages. On
its maiden voyage, the ship will travel from Southampton to Norway, visiting eight destinations in the
Scandinavian country. Azamara Pursuit will visit 15 ports where
Azamara Journey and Quest have yet to sail,
including Seyðisfjörður, Iceland and Maceió,
Brazil; and it will be the first
Azamara vessel to venture to the Chilean Fjords and Antarctica, furthering the brand's commitment
to connecting travelers with hard-to-reach destinations.
Learn more about Azamara Pursuit's Godmothers by visiting the
brand's website or viewing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QX55hmzf-hg&t=47s
About Azamara Club Cruises
Azamara Club Cruises is a boutique upmarket cruise line.
Azamara's wide selection of Destination Immersion® signature
programming that delivers authentic cultural experiences across the
globe. In 2018, as part of its Explore Further offerings, Azamara
will take guests to more than 200 ports, in 70 countries, including
170 late night stays and 114 overnights. Azamara's commitment to
Destination Immersion® cruise experiences coupled with exceptional
authentic service offers and inclusive amenities make for a unique
cruise vacation experience. Additional information can be found on
www.azamara.com.
About Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL) is a global cruise
company that owns and operates three global brands: Royal Caribbean
International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises. We
are a 50% joint venture owner of the German brand TUI
Cruises, a 49% shareholder in the Spanish brand
Pullmantur. They operate diverse itineraries around the world
that call on approximately 540 destinations on all seven
continents. Additional information can be found on:
www.royalcaribbean.com, www.celebritycruises.com,
www.azamaraclubcruises.com, www.tuicruises.com, www.pullmantur.es,
or www.rclinvestor.com
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