The Guest Relations Specialist acts as a liaison to resolve guest and travel professional inquiries, complaints, and feedback through various communication channels. They are responsible for interpreting company policies, authorizing compensation, and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Requirements overview
Candidates should have at least one year of contact center experience and strong verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in computer applications and the ability to type at least 40 words per minute are preferred.
Carnival Corporation Ltd. (NYSE: CCL) is the largest global cruise company, and among the largest leisure travel companies, with a portfolio of world-class cruise lines and a fleet of over 90 ships. Together its cruise lines – including AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn – visit more than 800 ports around the world and account for nearly 40% of the overall cruise market globally.
In 2024, the company’s talented workforce of over 160,000 team members from 150 countries delivered unforgettable happiness to approximately 13.5 million guests by providing extraordinary cruise vacations, while honoring the integrity of every ocean sailed, place visited, and life touched.
Carnival Corporation owns and operates eight destinations globally, designed exclusively for guests of the company’s cruise lines, as well as Holland America Princess Alaska Tours, the leading tour company in Alaska and the Canadian Yukon. The company is listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange and is included in the S&P 500 index in the US.
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Description
Holland America Line has been exploring the world since 1873. Our ships offer
innovative features and enriching experiences focused on destination exploration
and personalized travel, inviting guests to savor the journey.
We’re looking for an amazing HAL Guest Relations Representative to fill this
role. The Guest Relations Specialist serves as a key liaison between Holland
America Line and its guests and travel professionals, ensuring a high standard
of service and satisfaction. This role is responsible for researching and
resolving inquiries, complaints, and praises received via various communication
channels. The Specialist interprets and applies company policies, authorizes
compensation when appropriate, and maintains strong relationships across
internal and external stakeholders. By providing thoughtful and timely
responses, the Specialist supports operational excellence and contributes to
continuous improvement across guest-facing functions.
Here’s a summary of what Holland America Line is looking for in its HAL Guest
Relations Representative Is this you.
Responsibilities
* Research guest and travel professional letters, e-mail, and phone calls
received regarding inquiries, complaints, and praises and communicate
internally with the appropriate company personnel to resolve the issues.
* Interpret company policies regarding guest complaints to determine if
compensation is warranted and authorize compensation when appropriate.
* Process responses for guest and travel professional feedback.
* Maintain relationships with travel professionals, management on board Holland
America Line vessels, sales reps, and all internal and external customers.
* Identify problem areas both internally and externally for all products and
work with appropriate personnel to resolve them.
* Any additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements
* Minimum 1 year experience in contact center preferred
* Knowledge of Holland America Line product and computer applications
* Strong listening and verbal communication skills and remain calm under
pressure
* Organizational and multitasking skills
* Ability to compose own correspondence
* Ability to maintain confidential information
* Preferred strong typing skills of 40+ wpm
What You Can Expect
* Cruise and Travel Privileges for You and Your Family
* Health Benefits
* 401(k)
* Employee Stock Purchase Plan
* Training & Professional Development
* Tuition & Professional Certification Reimbursement
* Base Hourly Range: $16.35 to $22.07. The range is applicable for the labor
market where the role is intended to be hired. Final base salary is directly
related to each candidates' qualifications and experience uniquely.
Our Culture…Stronger Together
Our highest responsibility and top priority is compliance, environmental
protection and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, the people in
the communities we touch and serve, and our shipboard and shoreside employees.
Please visit our site to learn more about our Culture Essentials, Corporate
Vision Statement and our Core Values
at: https://www.hollandamerica.com/en_US/our-company/mission-values.html
[https://www.hollandamerica.com/en_US/our-company/mission-values.html]
Holland America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color,
family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic
information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or
mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race,
religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other
characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Holland America will provide reasonable accommodations with the application
process, upon your request, as required to comply with applicable laws. If you
have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please
contact recruiting@hollandamericagroup.com [recruiting@hollandamericagroup.com]
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Requirements
•Customer Service
•Conflict Resolution
•Communication
•Active Listening
•Problem Solving
•Multitasking
•Organizational Skills
•Data Entry
•Typing
•Policy Interpretation
•Relationship Management
Benefits
•Cruise and Travel Privileges
•Health Benefits
•401(k)
•Employee Stock Purchase Plan
•Training & Professional Development
•Tuition & Professional Certification Reimbursement