Universal Express -USXP- Subsidiary Virtual Bellhop Expands its Luggage Free Travel Services to the Cruise Industry with Crystal Cruises Business Wire - December 02, 2003 09:45
NEW YORK, Dec 2, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Universal Express, Inc. (OTCBB:USXP) subsidiary, Virtual Bellhop announced today that Crystal Cruises, a multiple award winner of the "World's Best Large Ship Cruise Line" by readers of Conde Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure magazines, will join its expanding group of high end partners.
"Crystal Cruises passengers will now be able to start their luxury vacation at their front door. The Virtual Bellhop service will arrange for their luggage, golf clubs etc to be picked up from home and delivered directly to the cruise ship," said Cecilia Vesnesky of Universal Express. "This service will ensure that passengers receive more of the 1st class service they are accustomed to while vacationing with Crystal Cruises," she added.
"Crystal Cruises strives to offer our guests a seamless vacation experience no matter where in the world the cruise begins," says Jason Ellisen of Crystal Cruises. "Whether embarking on a 100+ day World Cruise or a seven-day departure from New York, guests will appreciate the convenience of this service."
Crystal Cruises was founded in 1988 by parent company, NYK of Japan--the largest shipping company in the world. Their three sister ships--the 940-guest, 50,000-ton Crystal Harmony and Crystal Symphony and the 1,080-guest, 68,000-ton Crystal Serenity--are among the most spacious and luxurious vessels cruising the seas of the world. These six star-rated ships feature exquisitely appointed staterooms, Asian and Italian specialty restaurants, a lavish Feng Shui spa, extensive exercise facilities, complimentary courses in their Creative Learning Institute, the only Caesars Palace at Sea casino afloat, the popular Computer University@Sea, offering 24-hour Internet access, and much more.
Virtual Bellhop, a Universal Express Company, is a pioneer in free baggage travel through sophisticated baggage movement systems and software. The Virtual Bellhop Service will arrange to pick up luggage, golf clubs, skis, and virtually anything else that can be checked onto a flight and deliver it to it's end destination. The Virtual Bellhop manages all of the necessary procedures to make each trip easier, less stressful, and less time consuming, since all Virtual Bellhop clients can leave for the airport with just a carry-on.
For more information on Crystal Cruises, go to www.crystalcruises.com.
Universal Express, Inc. owns and operates several subsidiaries including Universal Express Capital Corp. (USXP Cash Express division), Universal Express Logistics, Inc. (Luggage Express and The Virtual Bellhop, LLC) and the WorldPost(TM) Private Postal Network, Inc. and, SCI, our industry insurance company. These subsidiaries and divisions provide the private postal industry, customers and couriers with value-added services and products, logistical services, equipment leasing, and cost-effective delivery of goods worldwide.
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