Riviera Travel River Cruises hosted a lunch and learn event in Sydney on Tuesday 3 September 2024 at the Dove & Olive Hotel in Surry Hills for Australian travel advisors and their clients.
Riviera Travel River Cruises operates 14 vessels on the major European waterways including the Danube, Rhine, Seine, Main, Rhone, Moselle and Douro. Recently appointed executive, Steven Taylor, International Sales Manager, in the country for a series of events, said the Australian market represents a “huge opportunity” for the UK-based river cruise operator.Subscribe to LATTE Cruise’s free eNewsletter to keep up to date with everything in the luxury cruise space.The event introduced both clients and advisors to river cruising, the Riviera brand and what makes Riviera Travel River Cruises a household name in the United Kingdom. The afternoon featured a light lunch accompanied by Prosecco.
Guests learnt about the experiences they could have on a Riviera river cruise, from exploring Europe’s most scenic rivers, culturally immersive excursions, convenience of travelling into the heart of Europe’s most stunning cities and towns to enjoying the exceptional service and comfort aboard their luxurious ships, all backed by a 40-year heritage.
Clients attending the event in Sydney – or tomorrow’s (Thursday) high-tea event at Laurent Café in Melbourne – will receive an additional AU$100 off per person, in addition to the current promotion of AU$750 off for 7-nights and AU$1,000 off for 10-14 night cruises. Additionally, to celebrate its 40th anniversary, Riviera is also including the superior drinks package (valued at AU$650) for new 2025 bookings.
Lead image – In Sydney yesterday, from left are the Travel the World team of Andrew Millmore, Rhea Dsouza, Nadine Roach, Steven Taylor (Riviera Travel River Cruises), Pamela Spencer, Dana Craven, Carla Pecorella and Toni Wythes.