Spa operator Steiner Leisure said this week that its agreement to operate the spas onboard Celebrity Cruises ships would not be renewed.
In a statement, the company said it had been advised by Celebrity that the line would not renew the agreement, which expires Dec. 31.
“The company is negotiating a transition plan as to the turnover of the ships to the new vendor,” Steiner said.
In the statement, Steiner CEO Leonard Fluxman said the company was “disappointed with Celebrity’s decision, particularly in view of our revenues being at historical highs on Celebrity’s ships. We believe that the terms we proposed for renewal contained compelling economics, and it also contained a unique brand at sea. It is our understanding that Celebrity’s decision was made purely from a marketing perspective.”
“Steiner has been an excellent partner over the years,” Celebrity said in an email. “We thank them for helping us deliver high quality spa experiences to our valued guests.”
Steiner, Celebrity won’t renew spa contract in 2014 – Travel Weekly.
