{"product_id":"the-clia-guide-to-the-cruise-industry-9781949667066","title":"The CLIA Guide to the Cruise Industry","description":"\u003cp\u003eHave you ever wondered how the cruise business works? If you have, then \u003cem\u003eThe CLIA Guide to the Cruise Industry\u003c\/em\u003e is perfect for you. Originally conceived as a component of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) certification program, this combination textbook-workbook will provide you an insight-filled voyage through every aspect of the cruise business.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt approaches its topic from the perspective of working professionals.\u003c\/strong\u003e Reviewed by some of the most knowledgeable and experienced executives in the cruise business, you'll get a rare insider's look on how cruise sales, marketing, and operations come together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt makes reading about cruising fun.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe CLIA Guide to the Cruise Industry\u003c\/em\u003e uses a lively and relaxed style of prose. It will make cruising come alive for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt uses dozens of learning strategies to help you understand and remember what you learn.\u003c\/strong\u003e Highlighting, bullet points, headings, graphs, tables, color photos, self-diagnostics, case studies and application activities serve to clarify, magnify, and reinforce what you read.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt provides an insider's look at the cruise business.\u003c\/strong\u003e A senior VP at Royal Caribbean Cruise Line called this book's author, Dr. Marc Mancini, the guru of the cruise industry. He has designed over 150 CLIA training programs for cruise-related companies, including Seabourn, Norwegian Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Hurtigruten, American Cruise Lines and Delta Queen. This ensures that what you read reflects real-world insights into the cruise business.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a student, a traveler or just curious about the cruise industry, \u003cem\u003eThe CLIA Guide to the Cruise Industry\u003c\/em\u003e will provide you with an intimate, detailed and accurate look into one of the true success stories of our times.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMancini, Marc:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Dr. Marc Mancini brings to The CLIA Guide to the Cruise Industry a combination of academic analysis and a wealth of real-world industry experience. He began his career as a tour manager at 17 and became one of the industry's most successful and in-demand consultants and curriculum designers. His client list includes CLIA, Holland America Line, AAA, Norwegian Cruise Line, the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau and Marriott. It's estimated that his training programs have reached over 300,000 travel professionals. The former Chairman of the Travel and Hospitality Department at West Los Angeles College, Dr. Mancini was named Educator of the Year by the International Society of Travel and Tourism Educators and received ASTA's Diamond Award as one of the seven most distinguished travel professionals in the history of Southern California. Dr. Mancini has authored eight books, produced and hosted 32 videos, created dozens of online training programs and published over 300 articles. His works have been syndicated by the Los Angeles Times and he has appeared on CNN, ABC's Good Morning America and Showtime. He holds a BA degree from Providence College and an MA, MS, and Ph.D. from University of Southern California.","brand":"Marc Mancini Seminars and Consulting Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50381424689426,"sku":"9781949667066","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_dbfa41b1-a87e-4831-b0cc-2dbbd381ac07.jpg?v=1728695997","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-clia-guide-to-the-cruise-industry-9781949667066","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}