MSC Cruises, Special Needs Group and Cruise Holidays of Redding
MSC Cruises Partners with Special Needs Group for Agent Education
Redding, CA April 16, 2014 – MSC Cruises, a long-standing leader in Mediterranean s, has partnered with Special Needs Group to encourage Travel Agents to tap into the world’s fastest growing demographic; Travelers with disabilities and special needs. MSC and Special Needs Group is partnering together to encourage travel agents to become SNF Certified Accessible Travel Advocate® 3-module program.
MSC Cruises USA President and 2 term CLIA Marketing Committee Chair, Rick Sasso, remarked: “Knowledge is power. Over 1,700 Travel Professionals have completed this meaningful Certification program and are positioned to seize the opportunity represented by this powerful market segment. MSC Cruises is thrilled to assist SNG as they strive to Certify 2,000 by Memorial Day.”
President, Jason Olson, added, “We are thrilled to be one of only a few partner agencies with MSC who already have all of our agents SNF Certified. It is a priority of our agency to ensure those with disabilities or special needs to be enabled and empowered to travel. I cannot be happier than to see MSC partner with Special Needs Group to encourage more agencies to receive the training necessary to assist travelers.”
MSC’s Sasso concluded: “In addition to the economic opportunity, Agents will discover that servicing this market brings tremendous personal satisfaction and fulfills the desire of the Agency Community to make Consumer travel dreams a reality”.
About MSC Cruises
Onboard MSC’s twelve vessels, guests enjoy the Mediterranean way of life. From the hospitality to the dining, guests are enveloped in the Mediterranean manner of enjoying life to its fullest. Onboard guests are encouraged to slow down and enjoy everything their MSC vacation has to offer. Kids 11 and under sail free year-round on MSC Cruises, while kids 12-17 sail a special discounted rate.
MSC Cruises is a privately-held, family-owned, Italian line with a fleet of 12 ships: MSC Preziosa, MSC Divina, MSC Splendida, MSC Fantasia, MSC Magnifica, MSC Poesia, MSC Orchestra, MSC Musica, MSC Opera, MSC Lirica, MSC Sinfonia and MSC Armonia. The fleet s year-round in the Mediterranean and Caribbean. Seasonally, the fleet will in Northern Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, the French Antilles, South America, South and West Africa, The United Arab Emirates and the Canary Islands.
About Special Needs Group, Inc.
Special Needs Group, Inc. is the leading global provider of wheelchair rentals, scooter rentals, oxygen rentals and other special needs equipment rentals. It also offers a broad range of special needs equipment for purchase. Recommended by the world’s major lines for superior service and value, Special Needs Group also services guests visiting hotels, resorts, theme parks and convention centers. Special Needs Group is the only mobility and oxygen equipment supplier that is approved to deliver to all major lines.
Special Needs Group is the Travel Industry’s only total special needs travel solution. They are located at 302 NW 1st Street, Dania Beach, FL 33004. For more information, contact your travel professional.
About
Cruise Holidays of Redding is celebrating 25 years as the oldest travel agency in Redding, California. With travel agents of diverse age and gender, the team at True Vacation Travel has the experience and resources to help travelers from all angles. Recently invited to GTM West as one of the top travel agencies in North America, has earned the reputation as the go-to travel agency for quality vacation planning. They are located at 1890 Park Marina Drive, Suite 106, Redding, CA 96001. For more information, visit www.truevacay.info or call 530-244-7447.