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Celebrity Cruises' Concierges Receive Elite Les Clefs D'Or
Friday August 1, 11:19 am ET
MIAMI, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Celebrity Cruises' concierges have become the first hoteliers in the premium cruise sector to receive the prestigious "Les Clefs D'Or" -- the crossed golden keys signifying a provider of extraordinary service, as recognized by the Union Internationale Des Concierges D'Hotels.
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As a result of this affiliation, Celebrity's honorees have become members of Les Clefs D'Or, a society of hospitality professionals founded in 1952 with elite members from around the world. Members today are selected according to the same strict criteria of professionalism and dedication to top quality service that they were when the organization was founded.
Consistent with the organization's motto, "service through friendship," members regularly exchange information with one another to improve their skills, solve problems and expand the number of resources available to assist guests around the world.
"There is an interesting history behind the role of concierge, evolving from serving as gatekeepers of ancient palaces and castles, to offering a host of luxury services in today's finest hotels and, most recently, cruise ships," said Senior Vice President of Fleet Operations, Dietmar Wertanzl. "We are thrilled that the commitment and high standards exhibited by our concierges have been recognized by such a prestigious organization, which further validates the 'taste of luxury' that guests will find on every Celebrity ship."
In addition to concierge services, Celebrity's tastes of luxury include cold towels for guests upon return from shore excursions; fresh sorbet served by a parade of waiters at poolside; sunset yoga and Pilates classes; poolside massages; a Casual Dining Boulevard complete with a Pasta/Pizza Bar and Sushi Cafe; sunset happy hours with live music and light refreshments; Michael's Club piano bar; Cova Cafe and wine bar; the exotic AquaSpa(SM) by Elemis; a guest-to-staff ratio of 2:1, and 24-hour butler service in every suite.
Along with the vast array of personalized services provided by its professional concierges, Celebrity also offers "ConciergeClass," a new category of accommodations with a host of special amenities -- including a one-touch phone button to reach the concierge directly -- to offer guests the perfect compromise between Celebrity's stylish staterooms and plush luxury suites.
The industry's highest-rated premium cruise line with a taste of luxury, Celebrity Cruises' nine-ship fleet is the youngest of any major line. Celebrity sails in Alaska, Bermuda, California, the Caribbean, Europe, Hawaii, the Mexican Riviera, the Panama Canal and South America. For more information, call your travel agent, dial 1-800-437-3111, or visit the Celebrity web site at www.celebrity.com .
Friday August 1, 11:19 am ET
MIAMI, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Celebrity Cruises' concierges have become the first hoteliers in the premium cruise sector to receive the prestigious "Les Clefs D'Or" -- the crossed golden keys signifying a provider of extraordinary service, as recognized by the Union Internationale Des Concierges D'Hotels.
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As a result of this affiliation, Celebrity's honorees have become members of Les Clefs D'Or, a society of hospitality professionals founded in 1952 with elite members from around the world. Members today are selected according to the same strict criteria of professionalism and dedication to top quality service that they were when the organization was founded.
Consistent with the organization's motto, "service through friendship," members regularly exchange information with one another to improve their skills, solve problems and expand the number of resources available to assist guests around the world.
"There is an interesting history behind the role of concierge, evolving from serving as gatekeepers of ancient palaces and castles, to offering a host of luxury services in today's finest hotels and, most recently, cruise ships," said Senior Vice President of Fleet Operations, Dietmar Wertanzl. "We are thrilled that the commitment and high standards exhibited by our concierges have been recognized by such a prestigious organization, which further validates the 'taste of luxury' that guests will find on every Celebrity ship."
In addition to concierge services, Celebrity's tastes of luxury include cold towels for guests upon return from shore excursions; fresh sorbet served by a parade of waiters at poolside; sunset yoga and Pilates classes; poolside massages; a Casual Dining Boulevard complete with a Pasta/Pizza Bar and Sushi Cafe; sunset happy hours with live music and light refreshments; Michael's Club piano bar; Cova Cafe and wine bar; the exotic AquaSpa(SM) by Elemis; a guest-to-staff ratio of 2:1, and 24-hour butler service in every suite.
Along with the vast array of personalized services provided by its professional concierges, Celebrity also offers "ConciergeClass," a new category of accommodations with a host of special amenities -- including a one-touch phone button to reach the concierge directly -- to offer guests the perfect compromise between Celebrity's stylish staterooms and plush luxury suites.
The industry's highest-rated premium cruise line with a taste of luxury, Celebrity Cruises' nine-ship fleet is the youngest of any major line. Celebrity sails in Alaska, Bermuda, California, the Caribbean, Europe, Hawaii, the Mexican Riviera, the Panama Canal and South America. For more information, call your travel agent, dial 1-800-437-3111, or visit the Celebrity web site at www.celebrity.com .
