Viking has revealed the godparents of its seven new river ships, all of whom are travel agents or leaders in the travel industry, and there’s some faces that agents may recognise.
Viking Sjofn’s godmother (above left) is Australian Dani Galloway, the global md of premium leisure and independents at Flight Centre Travel Group, whom Viking says has been instrumental in helping Viking become the number one cruise line within Travel Associates.
Fellow Aussie Virtuoso’s svp global operations Michael Londregan (above on right) is the godfather of the Viking Ptah, acknowledging the significant role he has played in strengthening Viking’s presence within the Virtuoso network across Australasia, it adds.
Shelby Steudle, president of Pavlus Travel, is godmother of the Viking Fjolvar and The Roaming Boomers co-owner Carol Porter is godmother of the Viking Haki, while Viking Halogi’s godmother is Carol Shaddix, owner of Imagine Going There.
Senior director of strategy, partnership and sales at Expedia Cruises Ealeen Wong is godmother of the Viking Rota, and owner of Cruise Planners Michael Consoli is godfather of the Viking Sekhmet.
. . . Trade Is Key
“For nearly 30 years, our travel advisor partners have helped curious travellers explore the world with Viking,” says Viking ceo and president Leah Talactac.
“These seven individuals represent the strength of those longstanding relationships, and we are proud to honour them as godparents of our newest river ships.”
The seven new river ships will be named in Amsterdam on 15 Oct, in a ceremony that will be attended by the godparents. Find out more on the new ships HERE.
