Croatia’s Katarina Line Ramps Up Outreach to Travel Agents With Increased Presence at Trade Shows in North America and Europe
Company Highlights Travel Agent Relationships and Growing Customizable Group Market
Award-winning small ship cruise company and “Best Croatian DMC” Katarina Line will be attending a record number of industry trade shows in Europe, the U.S. and Canada for 2019 as it ramps up its outreach to travel agents, which comprise more than 98 percent of its business.  The company will be highlighting its expanding array of customizable group tours and themes that include gastronomy, health and wellness, one-way and round-trip cruises and inland tours, and land-and-cruise combinations that offer guests “the best of both worlds.” 
“Today’s travel agents are an extraordinarily diverse and motivated group that is always looking for unique and more satisfying experiences for their clients,” said Daniel Hauptfeld, managing director of Katarina Line.  “Agents want industry partners that will not only reward them for their loyalty, but also be attentive to their needs and provide consistently reliable service.”
Katarina Line can schedule meetings at the booth as well as before and after the trade shows.  Representatives can also visit agents' office for a private presentation and to train its staff.  Appointments can be made in advance by contacting Katarina Line at  info@katarina-line.hr or visiting www.katarina-line.com.
2019 Trade Shows
Katarina Line will be at the ASTA Global Convention, August 25 – 27, both in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.  It will also be at IMEX America, Las Vegas, September 10 – 12, and the Skal World Congress aboard Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Sea.  The ship departs Miami and cruises Honduras, Mexico, and Havana from September 14 through 21.   
Company representatives will attend the Travel Industry Exchange in New Orleans, September 18 – 20.  This will be followed with presentations at the Midwest Travel Suppliers Association, September 23 – 26, in Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati, Ohio, and Indianapolis, Indiana, respectively.  It will also be at the Vancouver International Travel Expo, Vancouver, September 27 – 28; and the Peninsula Shows on October 1 in Philadelphia; Northern New Jersey on October 2; and Boston on October 3.  October will conclude with appearances at the International Tourism and Travel Show (SITV) in Montreal, October 25 – 27; as well as additional  Peninsula Shows on October 28 in Tampa; October 29 in Orlando, and October 30 in Melbourne, Florida.
November presentations include Cruise World in Ft. Lauderdale, November 13 – 15; and the Star Tribune Vacation Travel Experience in Minneapolis, November 15 – 17.  In December, Katarina Line will appear at USTOA Annual Conference & Marketplace in Orlando, December 4 – 6; and the NTA Travel Exchange in Fort Worth, Texas, December 11 – 12.
Katarina Line will be presenting internationally at venues that include Italy’s TTG Travel Experience, October 9 – 11; London’s World Travel Market, November 4 – 6; and the European Travel Agent Forum (ETAF), in Poznań, Poland, November 10 – 13.
About Katarina Line
Katarina Line is a leading, award-winning DMC in Croatia and Croatia’s premier small ship cruise company with weekly guaranteed departures from the end of April to mid-October. It operates out of the major tourist centers of Opatija, Split and Dubrovnik. With a growing fleet of more than 60 ships in six different categories, the company serves more than 110,000 clients that include 30,000 cruise guests of all ages and budgets. Katarina Line itineraries give travelers the opportunity to explore the stunning natural environment and picturesque Mediterranean towns of Croatia while hopping from one island to another, offering guests unique opportunity to experience the true Croatia. The company enjoys an exceptional relationship with travel agents, which account for more than 98% of all bookings worldwide. Katarina line is a member of many different travel associations, including USTOA, ASTA, NTA, ACTA, RDA, STAN and ETOA.  For more information, call toll-free 1-800-485-3121 or visit www.katarina-line.com.