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Faster to the Fun is a great excursion, but as an agent, I am having trouble getting this for my clients. There seems to be no rhyme or reason to when it is available. I have set reminders, had it show available, only to have an error message when I try to book it! Then it is sold out. But my client can check the website everyday, several times a day and get it when I the TRAVEL agent cannot. Can I please get some clarity as to when it is available and how to be the hero with my clients!!!! I love this option, but I am afraid to offer it seems it is so hard to book!!!! Please help!!!!

Thanks for contacting us regarding Faster to the Fun (FTTF). Because of the value of this program (Priority Security, Check-in and Express Boarding), and the fact that availability is limited and it`s capacity controlled, the sooner you purchase FTTF for your client`s sailing, the more likely it will be available.  At this time approximately 75% of the sailings for 2016 has been loaded with FTTE, however, keep in mind that a sailing can sell out at any given point because only a limited amount of this opportunity is extended and it is capacity controlled. I hope this information helps.

 

-Mitzi

  

So, I have a complaint. I was getting ready to send a client the information to do her advance guest registration when I noticed hers for her family’s two cabins had already been completed. I was perplexed since I didn’t think I had sent her the info already but I had to ask her to be sure because I couldn’t figure it out. Well, she told me that she received an email from Carnival which she said had the wrong booking number on it so she had to call in. She forwarded me the email and yes, it was from Carnival, however it was the group number on the email so she called and was given the individual number. First of all, why is Carnival emailing customers information which has a GROUP number on it? The email came from “funships@carnivalfunmail.com” and providing highlights of their upcoming cruise and letting her know that a Carnival LIVE concert has been added featuring, The Band Perry, on the July 27 sailing on Fascination. My client said she thought it was a bit strange (though she didn’t contact me). So, how about giving an agent a “heads up” when something like this is done? I feel like I have “egg all over my face!” This is something new to me and I don’t like being out of the loop. So, now that I’ve gotten that off my chest…

Thank you for contacting us so we can provide information regarding your inquiry.  In an effort to keep our mutual guests informed, we do send emails to booked guests.  Please note, there is no call to action to purchase products or services, it is strictly informational, to advise of a Carnival event on a specific sailing.  We reference the guest booking number, however, on Group reservations, we do not display the individual group booking number.  Guests can link their booking to their carnival.com profile to complete their sail and sign account and registration at any time.  Additionally, we do not send travel agent booked guests any communications that encourage them to do so,  however, guests are resourceful and will routinely and voluntarily register on their own via carnival.com.  It`s not uncommon for a travel agent booked guest to go to carnival.com once they are booked to do research about their upcoming cruise or purchase pre-sale items such shore excursions, or visit the fun shops.  Thank you for the opportunity to respond and we hope this information addressed your concerns.  Thank you.

 

-Mitzi

  

I have been talking with some of our clients regarding the changes made in the VIFP for gold members. Some of their thoughts as well as my own are that eventually all those GOLD members will advance to the next level and then there will be a saturation level again. They also asked “why” is the beverage after 5 PM on the last day of sailing. What difference does it make when the coupon is used? I know that the last cruise we were on with a group of ours, the VIFP Club Party was packed and folks were literally not served or had to be served “after” the party. This was on the Carnival Conquest! A suggestion is to separate the Gold Members and let them have their own party. Then have another time set for the Platinum and Diamond members. I know that folks enjoy these parties, but definitely not when it is overloaded. I am wondering what other folks are thinking about these changes.

At this point, we don’t foresee an issue with the Platinum population growing to that extent as not every Gold member makes it to Platinum.

We looked into having separate parties and unfortunately,we did not find it operationally feasible. The drink is offered on the last evening after 5PM because that is the time the Diamond and Platinum Party is now offered.

 

-Marilyn -Director, Loyalty & Marketing Finance

 

  

What department do we email when we have a question or need help with a client’s VIFP? I looked on the email list and don’t see one which lists that. I’d rather email than call since emailing saves me time.

Thank you for writing in to us! For any VIFP questions, please contact VIFPprofileupdates@carnival.com. Thank you.

 

Shela, Manager Guest Solutions

  

i don’t understand how carnival customers are always offered the upgrades and free cruises. Not once as a travel agent have i ever been asked if i wanted to upgrade from a balcony to a suite but i have been others say they have been asked 5+ times. I have seen customers that use pvp and carnival.com be offered a free cruise, not once have any of our customers won a free cruise. I feel like travel agents like my self push for carnival because we do believe carnival is the best choice for 90% of our clients but we aren’t backed up by carnival. I have had clients tell me pvp’s have contacted them. I feel like carnival would rather keep the money in house than have travel agents. It hurts our business when our clients can get a better rate from a pvp, it hurts all travel agents that way

Thank you for taking the time to notify us of your concern/inquiry; we take these matters seriously. My name is Dave Chang, Vice President of Global Contact Center Sales. Please reach out to me directly at dchang@carnival.com with your contact information and details, so that I or a member of my management team may contact you directly to resolve. Look forward to speaking with you soon.

Sincerely,

Dave Chang
Vice President, Global Contact Center Sale
dchang@carnival.com

  
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