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Two NYK Group Companies Honored at 2014 Cruise of the Year Awards

January 14, 2015

Two NYK Group companies have each been recognized with an Award of Excellence at the 2014 Cruise of the Year Awards* sponsored by the Japan Oceangoing Passenger Ship Association (JOPA).

 

NYK Cruises Co. Ltd. (head office: Yokohama; president: Hiroshi Hattori) was recognized for its SUMO cruise, which was held on board the luxury cruise ship Asuka II from December 10 to 12, 2014. And Yusen Travel Co. Ltd. (head office: Tokyo; president: Makoto Shinagawa) was honored for its 20^th anniversary cruises.

Center:Yuji Semba,
senior managing director of NYK Cruises

The SUMO cruise was a two-night, three-day cruise that allowed sumo fans of all ages to interact with a number of sumo wrestlers. A total of 750 passengers participated in the event, which featured a special talk by the sumo wrestlers, a meal of the chanko nabe stew that is commonly served in vast quantities to sumo wrestlers, and tickets to an upcoming tournament. Moreover, media coverage of this cruise was significant and generated greater awareness of cruises among the public.

Center:Norihiko Yamazaki,
executive officer in the cruise department
at Yusen Travel

Yusen Travel’s 20^th anniversary cruises allowed combination tours on ferries and the luxury cruise ships Asuka II and Crystal Serenity, and were thus highly evaluated for their creativity and originality.

 

On December 19, an awards ceremony was held in Tokyo, and JOPA chairman Yasuo Iritani presented plaques to Yuji Semba, NYK Cruises senior managing director, and Norihiko Yamazaki, an executive officer in the cruise department at Yusen Travel.

 

The NYK Group will continue its efforts to offer creative cruise experiences that best meet the passions of its customers.

 

 

*Cruise of the Year

An annual award presented by the cruise section of the Japan Oceangoing Passenger Ship Association. The purpose of the award is to recognize a notable cruise that has attracted a significant number of customers and contributed to the development of the travel trade. This is the seventh year the award has been presented. Awards of Excellence are given to recognize cruises that challenge new markets and generate significant media attention.