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Alex Smith |
Holland Norway Lines has appointed hospitality and catering specialist Columbia Signature as hotel manager of its ro-pax ferry Romantika.
The ferry has 700 guest cabins onboard ranging from outside suites to four-bed accommodation, which will now be managed by Columbia signature. The company will also manage a buffet eatery, à-la-carte restaurants, night club, cafeteria, pub, grill house, and a fast and healthy food outlet.
“The ferry industry is an exciting step in our diversification strategy, with the company launching in the cruise sector and more recently establishing off-shore hospitality operations,” said Julia Siebert, general manager of Columbia Signature.
The ferry operator was founded in 2020 to establish the first direct connection between Eemshaven in the Netherlands and Kristiansand, Norway. Romantika’s maiden voyage on that route is scheduled for 7 April 2022.
“We see Columbia Signature as one of our key partners on our mission to becoming Holland’s largest shipping line for international passengers, goods and freight between Holland and Norway, and one of Europe’s leading short-sea shipping lines,” said Bart Cunnen, chief executive and co-founder of Holland Norway Lines.