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Mariner Duty Free Ltd (MDF), and its trunk show
program, evolved from 20 years experience in cruise ship
retail. MDF have become the leading specialist now servicing the
onboard retail industry.
Since its inception in 2003, Mariner Duty Free has experienced
robust growth. With countless new vessels to be launched over the
next few years and the desire for innovation, quality and
value-for-money at unprecedented levels, cruise ship travel and MDF
seem destined to ride a wave of growth for the foreseeable future.
For most people, cruising is a luxury treat.
Passengers expect a continuity of excellence and service
throughout all aspects of their voyage. Our trunk shows are
perceived as an integral part of the cruise experience.
An MDF trunk show may not always be able to offer the same
variety of goods available ashore, but the representatives
onboard have time. Time to form a relationship with the
guests not only during shop hours but also over drinks,
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Retailers in a port of call have to sell
themselves and their products within minutes of meeting a
potential customer. Passengers are all too familiar with the hard
sell in tourist shops and generally do not relish the experience,
preferring to use their limited time sightseeing and relaxing.
The entertaining presentations typical of an MDF trunk show
appeal to many guests seeking to broaden their appreciation of
the travel experience. These passengers often feel compelled to
purchase a significant memento of their cruise after learning
about it.
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