Central Holidays Introduces River Cruise DVD

by TravelPulse Staff
Last updated: 7:13 AM ET, Thu March 29, 2007

Enchanting River Cruises (ERC), operated by Central Holidays, is offering a DVD featuring new footage of river cruising throughout Europe. The DVD, now available to travel agents, is designed to serve as a sales and marketing tool. It can be viewed on a TV or on a computer. The 12-minute DVD opens with a brief introduction to river cruising, followed by educational topics ranging from sample itineraries and guest testimonials, to information on the outstanding crew, dining and entertainment off and on board.

"The new disc is another tool we make available to our travel agent partners to become more savvy and knowledgeable for their clients," said Fred Berardo, president and CEO of Central Holidays. "Agents will find that travelers quickly fall in love with river cruises because they offer a truly superior experience."

River cruises are also ideal for group travelers, from family and friends reunions, to special-interest programs. ERC offers the added incentive of one free guest for every nine full-paying. The river cruises visit the tulip fields in Holland; Bordeaux, France; the Old World along the Danube in Austria; and Christmas markets in Vienna. ERC also offers canal cruising in France, Germany and Holland aboard premier and deluxe barges. Reservations for 2008 are now open. Those who book a 2008 river cruise by Sept. 30 will receive a 5 percent early-booking discount. Agents can request copies of the new DVD or the preview brochure by calling 800-935-5000 or visiting http://agents.centralholidays.com.