SANTA CLARITA, Calif.,
June 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/
-- Princess Cruises guests aboard Regal Princess sailing to
Scandinavia and Russia this summer
now have the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the
destinations with an impressive line-up of speakers who will come
aboard overnight to share their personal stories, local expertise
and passion for the places they call home.
This unique speaker series, developed in partnership with Cruise
Baltic, is part of the new industry-first "Local Connections"
program, aimed to inspire the cruise line's guests by sharing the
pride the company's port partners have for their destination, while
taking full advantage of the suggestions and creativity of those
partners who know the destination best.
"As part of our new 'Local Connections' program, we developed an
impressive speaker series we are certain our guests will enjoy in
partnership with Cruise Baltic," said Bruce
Krumrine, vice president, global shore excursions, Princess
Cruises. "From a local journalist, ballerina, chef, musician and
historian, these are just some of the vibrant personalities who
will bring the memorable destinations of the Baltic to life for our
guests."
More than 70 speakers will join Regal Princess during the summer
2016 Baltic cruise season. Highlights include:
Pia Allerslev, Mayor –
Copenhagen,
Denmark
Allerslev is the Mayor of the Children and
Youth Administration in the City of
Copenhagen and a member of the Copenhagen City Council for
the Danish Liberal Party. She began her political career in 1991,
where she was elected Chair of the Liberal Youth Party in her
former hometown. Prior to becoming Mayor of Children and Youth,
Allerslev was Mayor of Culture and Leisure for six years. Earlier
she worked as a teacher gaining valuable insights into the public
sector by working in the public school system. Now she is shaping
the conditions herself as a politician and a Mayor.
Maris Hellrand, Estonia Stories -Tallinn, Estonia
Hellrand is a
multilingual freelance journalist and consultant who tells engaging
and enriching stories about Estonia to international audiences. She is
passionate about travel, music, design, architecture, cinema,
international affairs, innovation, start-ups, and education. After
nearly two decades as a global nomad, Estonia has become the professional focus (and
a private paradise) for her. Her countless stories about
Estonia have reached TV, radio and
magazine audiences in Germany,
France, United Kingdom, and Scandinavia.
Evgenia Brileva, Ballerina – St.
Petersburg, Russia
Brileva was born into an artistic
family as the daughter of a ballet dancer and a musician. As a
backstage child, she was naturally devoted to acting, dancing and
piano playing. At the age of 10 she toured to Germany with her father performing pieces by
Rachmaninov, Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev. She learned photography
from her grandfather, a press photographer of famous Pravda
Newspaper. Brileva's background is a blend of Russian culture that
includes ballet, music, fine art & photography, which has been
all the more enriched and inspired by the beauty of her mother
city.
Ingreid Rudefors, Director – Stockholm, Sweden
Rudefors is a Swedish
director, writer and film producer. She spent the first part of her
professional life in New York,
where she traveled after high school to study theater. In the late
1980's, she was active in the New
York independent film industry. She currently works as film
commissioner in Film Region Stockholm Malardalen.
Sonya Antoni, Historian -
Waremunde, Germany
Sonya
hails from an international surrounding and upbringing: born with a
British mother and a German father, she grew up in Iran and South
Africa, returning to her father's country to study English
and French Literature and Linguistics as well as Psychology in
Germany, England and France. Her choice of the University of
Potsdam set her path for tourism as the World Heritage Sites of
Sanssouci Parks and Palaces were a haven for the art lover.
Participating in the new tourism programme of the Potsdam City
Council and of the Foundation Prussian Parks & Palaces she soon
became inseparable from the city's history combining it with
contemporary politics from the German capital a stone's throw
away.
"We're proud to showcase some of the beautiful destinations of
Northern Europe that we call home
to Princess Cruises guests," said Claus Bødker, director, Cruise
Baltic. "The dynamic line up of speakers we've secured together,
will offer guests authentic and passionate personal stories, as
well as an unforgettable glimpse into our local culture, history
and way of life."
Additional elements of the "Local Connections" program include a
video series of local port partners sharing their insights,
experiences and recommendations of the places they call home, new
and exclusive shore excursions, new port welcome and departure
experiences, and an insider's guide including "cool things" made in
each port. More information can be found here:
princess.com/localconnections
Additional information about Princess Cruises is available
through a professional travel consultant, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS
(1-800-774-6237), or by visiting the company's website at
princess.com.
About Princess Cruises:
One of the best-known names in
cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise line and tour company
operating a fleet of 17 modern cruise ships renowned for their
innovative design and wide array of choices in dining,
entertainment and amenities, all provided with the experience of
exceptional customer service. A recognized leader in worldwide
cruising, Princess carries 1.7 million guests each year to more
than 360 destinations around the globe on more than 150 itineraries
ranging in length from three to 111 days. The company is part of
Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE:CUK).
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