| FACE-2-FACE: 08 Nov 21

JULIE Pratt

Sales Manager VIC/TAS/SA, Silversea Cruises

1. What is your favourite part of your job?

I love working with the Trade to build their ultra luxury cruise business.

It is so great to hear the amazing feedback I receive from their clients who are regulars of Silversea.

2. What attracted you to a career in the cruise industry?

Having been in the travel industry for many years I have attained a diverse array of skills and experience, however, have felt I was in need of a challenge and hadn’t worked in cruising before.

Being here now seven months I have learnt so much and am still learning, which I love.

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

Being as knowledgeable as possible about the brand, and honest if I don’t know the answer (before finding it – always learning).

4. How has COVID-19 changed the way you do your job?

I am based in Victoria. Our head office is in Sydney and currently I am working from home, however, with Zoom and over-the-phone meetings, I still keep in touch with my key business partners.

Nothing beats being out on the road and visiting agencies face-to-face.

5. What was your best fam trip?

Oblivious to the fact that the pandemic was about to hit, I was fortunate enough to participate on a River Cruise down the Danube.

It was amazing and my first introduction to river cruising. The food, wine and group I travelled with made it the most memorable fam trip ever.

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

Pour a nice glass of Pinot Gris, put my feet up and research my next holiday destination.

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

Michael Buble so he can sing to me the whole time.

8. When not at work, how do you spend your time?

Exercising, catching up with friends when we are allowed, Netflix and hanging out with my two little boys.