Cunard Partners with Travel Technology Company "Cool Cousin" (United Kingdom)
In a cruise industry first, Cunard has joined forces with ‘Cool Cousin’, a travel technology company which provides off-the-beaten track recommendations from locals in each port. |
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Cunard Partners with Travel Technology Company "Cool Cousin" (United Kingdom)
In a cruise industry first, Cunard has joined forces with ‘Cool Cousin’, a travel technology company which provides off-the-beaten track recommendations from locals in each port. |
Category: Europe - United Kingdom - Industry economy
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This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2019-12-23
The 200 destination guides can be downloaded 15 days before setting off, perfect for those keen to start planning and maximise their shore experience.
As experts, ‘Cool Cousin’ are local residents who make informed recommendations on what to do and where, from the best restaurants and hidden gems to city landmarks. Art enthusiasts can look forward to exploring little-known galleries, coffee lovers can sample delicious beans in locally-loved cafes, and fashion junkies can discover rare labels in hidden boutiques.
Sam Cole, Shore Experiences Director, Cunard, said: “The Cunard customer is becoming ever more curious and adventurous, seeking authentic recommendations. These guides are powered by locals, which makes it easier for our guests to seek out unique experiences in every destination they visit.”
Callum Hale-Thomson, Cool Cousin's Vice President of Business Development, said: “We are delighted to be working with Cunard to help their guests unlock unforgettable local experiences in hundreds of ports across the globe. By leveraging machine learning, AI and the power of local knowledge, our dynamic sourcing engine identifies the best places to eat, drink and explore in each port, providing guests with a curated guide delivered straight to their mobile device.”
About Cool Cousin.
Cool Cousin enhances the customer experience by making brands local. By leveraging technology and the power of local knowledge, Cool Cousin's platform makes it easy to thrill travellers and enable personalised travel experiences wherever they go. The travel technology company's human impact engine generates vetted recommendations from local insiders across the globe, producing beautifully designed guides and itineraries tailored to each brand's guidelines. By identifying local trends in real time, the platform delivers a dynamic feed of trustworthy content tailored to travellers’ needs and wants, elevating their experience and satisfaction.
About Cunard
Cunard is a luxury British cruise line, renowned for creating unforgettable experiences around the world. Cunard has been a leading operator of passenger ships on the North Atlantic, since 1840. It will celebrate an incredible 180 years of service in 2020. A pioneer in transatlantic journeys for generations, Cunard is world class.
The Cunard experience is built on fine dining, hand-selected entertainment and outstanding service. From five-star restaurants and in-suite dining to inspiring guest speakers, the library and film screenings, every detail has been meticulously crafted to make the experience unforgettable.
There are currently three Cunard ships, Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria with destinations including Europe, the Caribbean, the Far East and Australia. In 2017, Cunard announced plans to add a fourth ship to its fleet that will be launched in 2022.
This investment is part of the company’s ambitious plans for the future of Cunard globally and will be the first time since 2000 that Cunard will have four ships in simultaneous service. Cunard is based at Carnival House in Southampton and has been owned by Carnival Corporation since 1998.
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