A cynic would wonder if HAL has asked that open seating be pushed---or at least defaulted to. A real cynic would wonder if there's a little something in it for the :rolleyes: TA to "forget".
I work in a cruise only travel agency. I can assure you that HAL doesn't push open seating, nor do they ask us to and there certainly isn't a "little something in it" for the travel agency.
HAL tested open dining last year and it was well received by the people who tried it. Which is why they decided to roll it out fleet wide. They are simply trying to give people more options and find ways to please everyone.
I haven't tried "As You Wish" yet, but look forward to trying it on my upcoming SA cruise on the Rotterdam.
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I work in a cruise only travel agency. I can assure you that HAL doesn't push open seating, nor do they ask us to and there certainly isn't a "little something in it" for the travel agency.
HAL tested open dining last year and it was well received by the people who tried it. Which is why they decided to roll it out fleet wide. They are simply trying to give people more options and find ways to please everyone.
I haven't tried "As You Wish" yet, but look forward to trying it on my upcoming SA cruise on the Rotterdam.
Anita