Company Expands Fleet and Customizable Land Tour Options to Meet Increasing Demand For Travel To Croatia

(TRAVPR.COM) September 21st, 2018 - USA - Voted “Best Croatian DMC” in 2016 by the Croatian National Tourist Board, award-winning Katarina Line has announced its Fall 2018 trade show schedule. It features travel shows in Europe, including London and the Netherlands, as well as in Africa.  Katarina Line will also be visiting partners in Australia and New Zealand, which represent an important part of their business. The expanded schedule reflects the increasing popularity of the company’s small ship cruises and customizable land tours as Croatia tourism continues to grow.

According to Managing Director Daniel Hauptfeld, the shows offer a valuable opportunity to meet one-on-one with industry partners and to educate new agents on selling Croatia.  With travel agents representing more than 98 per cent of their business, the company offers commissions that are among the highest in the industry.

“Travelers from around the world are discovering the unique appeal of small ship cruising in the crystal blue waters of the Adriatic Sea,” said Hauptfeld.  “We’re also seeing more groups booking our wide range of customizable land tours that reveal Croatia’s historic cities, cultural heritage, and gastronomic tradition. They are rediscovering our stunning natural attractions, such as Plitviče Lakes National Park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site.”

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 sales@katarina-line.hr or visiting www.katarina-line.com.

Fall 2018 Trade Show Schedule

After attending the World Youth and Student Travel Conference (WYSTC) in Edinburgh, Scotland on 18-21 September, Katarina Line will attend the TTG Travel Experience in Rimini, Italy, 10 – 12 October; the Kreuzfahrt Messe München in Germany, 14 October; SKAL World Congress Mombasa, in Kenya, 12 – 21 October; and Travel Trade Workshop (TTW) in Zurich, Switzerland, 25 October.

In November, Katarina Line will attend the Global European Marketplace (GEM) in London, 1 – 2 November; followed by the Cruise Travel Fair in the Netherlands, 3 – 4 November; and the World Travel Market (WTM) in London, 5 – 7 November.  They will participate in the Sell Croatia Workshop in Torino, Italy, 14 November; as well as Sell Croatia Workshop in Warsaw, Poland, also 14 November. The following week, they will attend TT in Warsaw, at the Palace of Culture and Science, 22 – 24 November.

In December, Katarina Line will attend Vakantiebeurs Sittard, in Limburg, Netherlands, 9 December.

“We’re very grateful for the support of the travel agent community worldwide and look forward to rewarding their loyalty with some of the most generous commissions in the industry,” said Hauptfeld.

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 them online.

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