| FACE-2-FACE: 11 Mar 19

BELINDA

Osmic

Business Development Manager, Azamara Club Cruises Australia and New Zealand.

1. What is the favourite part of your job?

Every day is different, and getting to meet new people and travel to new destinations.

2. Why did you choose a career in the cruise industry?

I saw it as a great way to see the world. I started in entertainment on board our ships before making the move into the business development side. It is very fulfilling to work with people when they are creating holidays of a lifetime!

3. What is the key to your success?

Confidence is key! At times in my career I have taken huge leaps into new avenues, and being eager and willing to learn helped to make these leaps successful.

4. Biggest challenge facing the industry?

The challenge to the local cruise industry is infrastructure, however worldwide it’s the misconception that all cruise lines are alike. We have so much choice now with different brands, so our job is matching the clients to the cruise line best suited for them.

5. Advice for up-and-comers?

The more you experience, the easier it is to sell. Take every opportunity you can to travel, and every inspection offered – the time spent learning will help you more than the time you gave up an experience because you were too busy!

6. What was your best fam trip?

I’m lucky looking after the Azamara Club Cruises brand here in Australia and New Zealand, as I get to sail a number of times each year. It’s hard to pick just one, but this year’s trip to Europe and our time in Monte Carlo and Ibiza for the overnights is high on the list.

7. Where do you see yourself in five years?

The same place I have for the last 10! Working in the cruise industry.

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

Rose wine always helps.

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

JLo…and now that she is in a power couple with A-Rod, their extended family!

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

Luxury, with a touch of adventure.

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

Travelling!