FACE-2-FACE: Nyree Hope

Small Ships Product Manager - Australian Pacific Touring.

1. What is the favourite part of your job?

I get to research new destinations and experiences every day and piece them together to design someone’s perfect cruise. In addition, the travel industry is always changing, which means every day is different which keeps things interesting.

2. What is key to success in the cruise industry?

Finding a point of difference and being able to keep up with what the consumer wants as this is always changing.

3. What is the biggest challenge facing the industry?

Environmental sustainability and not being able to keep up with the demand, which is building faster than capacity can be created.

4. Advice for up-and-comers?

Take the time to learn about the products you are selling and do not be afraid to ask questions.

5. What was your best famil?

Definitely my cruise along the Kimberley coast on the MS Caledonian Sky. It was incredible, from Horizontal Falls, Aboriginal rock art and the beautiful Montgomery Reef - this trip was really a once in a lifetime.

6. How do you wind down a er a busy week?

Usually with a nice dinner, glass of wine and a movie.

7. The celebrity you would most like to cruise with?

Elon Musk.

8. What should the cruise ship of the future look like?

There should be a heavy focus on reducing the negative impact on the environment and strong sustainable practices to ensure a positive impact not only on the ocean but the places we visit.

9. When not at work, how do you spend your me?

I am usually out with friends trying new cafes, shopping or on a hike.