Europe Express


	For Immediate Release New Pre- and Post-Cruise Offerings with Europe Express Barcelona, Copenhagen, Venice and more - we've got your 2015 cruise needs covered. Seattle, WA-February 18, 2015 - -The trend of cruising in Europe is on the rise, and Europe Express is ready to meet the travel industry’s cruise product needs with new pre- and post-cruise packages, custom shore excursions, and an extensive assortment of cruise-related services for both river and ocean cruising. “This pre- and post-cruise trend is a win-win situation for everyone,” said Kier Matthews, Vice President of Sales at Europe Express. “For travelers, spending more time in the first and final port cities enhances their overall European vacation – especially while the Euro is down. For travel advisors who offer clients pre- and post-cruise packages, this is a great opportunity to add value, to offer unique tailor-made services, and to boost earnings.” New pre-and post-cruise specialty packages are now available for Barcelona, Copenhagen, London (Southampton and Harwich), Rome (Civitavecchia) and Venice. Cruise product offerings have also been expanded in the popular port cities of Athens (Piraeus), Southampton, Amsterdam and Istanbul as well as in over 20 river cruise port cities in France, Germany, Hungary, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Luxembourg and Portugal. All of our standardpre- and post-cruise packages include two nights, 3- to 5-star hotel accommodations, private or shared transfers, sightseeing tours as well as optional upgrades. Having just won the Travvy Award for Best Vacation Wholesaler for Europe, at Europe Express we are fully aware of the vital need for customization. Therefore, in addition to the pre- and post- FIT packages, travel advisors who prefer to offer their clients custom FIT or group itineraries, additional sightseeing or unique shore excursions are welcome to consult our team of experts – for both ocean and river cruising. To learn more about our travel services in Europe, please take a look at our website or give us a call at 800-927-3876 (FIT) or 800-565-7236 (Group Travel). Agents who choose to conveniently book pre- and post-cruise FIT packages directly online can currently earn up to a 17% commission. About Europe Express: Established in 1990, Europe Express specializes in providing high-quality, affordable travel to Europe. We create custom, competitively priced itineraries for travel agents featuring air, hotel/villa, rail and car rental, sightseeing, tastings and pre/post cruise packages. With 25 years’ experience, offices directly in Europe, and a reservations team with firsthand destination knowledge - you are assured to have an outstanding experience every time you work with us. We have also managed over 6,000 custom group trips and therefore understand the complexity associated with group travel and the need for quick turnarounds. Our groups department specializes in multi-city and multi-country trips for 10-600 people and will design an itinerary to fit any budget while organizing signup deadlines, travel documents and payments. As part of the TUI Travel Group of Companies, Europe Express forms part of one of the world's largest and most successful leisure travel and tourism organizations. CONTACT: Erin Sellers, Marketing Writer at Europe Express, Erin.Sellers@europeexpress.com

For Immediate Release

New Pre- and Post-Cruise Offerings with Europe Express

Barcelona, Copenhagen, Venice and more - we've got your 2015 cruise needs covered.

Seattle, WA-February 18, 2015 - -The trend of cruising in Europe is on the rise, and Europe Express is ready to meet the travel industry’s cruise product needs with new pre- and post-cruise packages, custom shore excursions, and an extensive assortment of cruise-related services for both river and ocean cruising.

“This pre- and post-cruise trend is a win-win situation for everyone,” said Kier Matthews, Vice President of Sales at Europe Express. “For travelers, spending more time in the first and final port cities enhances their overall European vacation – especially while the Euro is down. For travel advisors who offer clients pre- and post-cruise packages, this is a great opportunity to add value, to offer unique tailor-made services, and to boost earnings.”

New pre-and post-cruise specialty packages are now available for Barcelona, Copenhagen, London (Southampton and Harwich), Rome (Civitavecchia) and Venice. Cruise product offerings have also been expanded in the popular port cities of Athens (Piraeus), Southampton, Amsterdam and Istanbul as well as in over 20 river cruise port cities in France, Germany, Hungary, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Luxembourg and Portugal. All of our standardpre- and post-cruise packages include two nights, 3- to 5-star hotel accommodations, private or shared transfers, sightseeing tours as well as optional upgrades.
Having just won the Travvy Award for Best Vacation Wholesaler for Europe, at Europe Express we are fully aware of the vital need for customization. Therefore, in addition to the pre- and post- FIT packages, travel advisors who prefer to offer their clients custom FIT or group itineraries, additional sightseeing or unique shore excursions are welcome to consult our team of experts – for both ocean and river cruising. To learn more about our travel services in Europe, please take a look at our website or give us a call at 800-927-3876 (FIT) or 800-565-7236 (Group Travel). Agents who choose to conveniently book pre- and post-cruise FIT packages directly online can currently earn up to a 17% commission.

About Europe Express:

Established in 1990, Europe Express specializes in providing high-quality, affordable travel to Europe. We create custom, competitively priced itineraries for travel agents featuring air, hotel/villa, rail and car rental, sightseeing, tastings and pre/post cruise packages. With 25 years’ experience, offices directly in Europe, and a reservations team with firsthand destination knowledge - you are assured to have an outstanding experience every time you work with us. We have also managed over 6,000 custom group trips and therefore understand the complexity associated with group travel and the need for quick turnarounds. Our groups department specializes in multi-city and multi-country trips for 10-600 people and will design an itinerary to fit any budget while organizing signup deadlines, travel documents and payments. As part of the TUI Travel Group of Companies, Europe Express forms part of one of the world's largest and most successful leisure travel and tourism organizations.

CONTACT: Erin Sellers, Marketing Writer at Europe Express, Erin.Sellers@europeexpress.com