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Harding to head up retail onboard Ambassador's Ambience

Ambassador Cruise Line has chosen Harding to be its retail partner for first vessel Ambience with an option to expand the agreement to second ship, Ambition.

Holly Payne, Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor

February 28, 2022

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Harding will source fine jewellery, as well as costume jewellery and watches, beauty products, toiletries, and fragrance. It will also select electricals, liquor, cigarettes, confectionery and gifts plus Ambassador Cruise Line merchandise, including clothing, bags, sunglasses, and accessories. 

‘We chose Harding as Ambassador’s cruise travel retail partner as they are one of the global leaders in onboard retailing and services,’ explained Bob McGowan, head of guest experience, Ambassador Cruise Line. ‘They deliver on commercial performance and help build partnerships that will offer us and our guests relevant brands, great service and innovative customer experiences on our ships.’   

Harding president Neil Harding described the partnership as ‘a significant step in Harding’s history…’ 

Ambience begins its inaugural cruise April 6; Ambition enters service in 2023. 

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About the Author

Holly Payne

Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor

Holly is Deputy Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review & Seatrade Cruise News and has experience managing a range of highly successful international business and consumer titles. With a flair for video reporting and a history of overseas work documenting people and places of diverse cultures, Holly brings a variety of skills to the Seatrade Cruise portfolio.

Holly’s academic credentials include oral and written Arabic language skills (intermediate-advanced), an MA Multimedia Journalism with NCTJ accreditation, and a BA (Hons) Degree in Classical and Archaeological Studies with English and American Literature.

 

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