This year's edition of Costa's highly anticipated annual event dedicated to its top partners worldwide will begin, for the Spanish market, on February 26th aboard the new flagship, the Costa Diadema, Queen of the Mediterranean.
The 22nd edition of Protagonisti del Mare, the prestigious and highly anticipated annual event dedicated to Costa Cruises' top travel partners, will begin for Spanish agents on February 26th aboard the Costa Diadema, the Queen of the Mediterranean, carrying some 1,500 partners from Europe, North America, Asia and Africa on a cruise that will depart from Naples and make stops in Ajaccio (February 27th), Savona (February 28th), Marseille (March 1st) and Barcelona, where it will arrive on March 2nd.
“Protagonisti del Mare is an important annual event that celebrates the results achieved by our key travel partners, while also allowing us to share our strategies for future growth,” said Norbert Stiekema, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Costa Crociere SpA. “The Costa Diadema is Costa Cruises’ new flagship and offers a special cruise vacation with a touch of the best of Italy. The Queen of the Mediterranean embodies the best of the Italian lifestyle and culture, exuding the warm atmosphere of Italian hospitality and a true Italian holiday experience, with delicious cuisine, select wines, and unique shopping, complemented by a wide selection of renowned Italian brands. Italy is the country where Costa was born, and we are focusing on the best things it has to offer: passion, style, quality, and hospitality.”
During Protagonisti del Mare, awards will be presented to travel agents who achieved the best results in 2014. The exclusive and sophisticated ambiance of the Costa Diadema will provide the backdrop for the gala evenings and awards ceremony, which will be attended by Michael Thamm, CEO of Costa Crociere SpA, Norbert Stiekema, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, and Neil Palomba, Senior Vice President of Hotel Operations and Product Development, along with Costa's global sales force. Winners will receive commemorative trophies.
In addition, partners in the distribution sector will learn, in advance, about Costa's main new products for the 2015-2017 seasons, which will further reinforce its leading position.
