On January 26, 2013, HNA Cruises' "Henna" set sail on its maiden voyage, breaking the long-standing monopoly of foreign cruise companies in the cruise tourism market and establishing an image of bold market leadership within the industry.
As the new year of 2015 began, HNA Cruises announced another exciting piece of news: starting from January 20, 2015, in collaboration with Visual China, they will hold a "Cruise Ship Photographer" competition (event link: http://shijue.me/zone/contest/hnacruises/index), introducing the most unconventional job of the year, promoting the brand concept of "Eastern Slow Life at Sea," and leading a new way of traveling.
Cruise photographers, slow life at sea
When asked about the reason for holding this "Cruise Ship Photographer" competition, a HNA Cruises representative said that modern life has become increasingly busy—while living standards have improved, a sense of happiness has declined. Therefore, since its establishment, HNA Cruises has proposed the brand concept of "Eastern Slow Life at Sea." This competition also aims to promote the “slow life” aspect of cruise travel, allowing more people to enjoy the leisurely moments at sea via the "Henna" cruise ship.
The representative also specifically mentioned that to better serve Chinese tourists, the "Henna" incorporates Chinese elements in its decoration and services. Chinese signs are visible throughout the ship, and the carefully tailored services for Chinese travelers demonstrate HNA Cruises’ constant care and attention toward its Chinese guests. This allows Chinese tourists to savor the beauty of a slow life amidst blue skies and seas while feeling the warmth of being at home through oriental-style services.
Regarding expectations for this event, a HNA Cruises representative stated that they hope to find individuals who truly love photography and cruise travel through this competition, capturing the beauty of the "Henna" through their lenses and offering Chinese tourists more diverse choices in travel and lifestyle.
The most unconventional job of the year, without a doubt
On January 20, the "Henna" Cruise Ship Photographer Competition officially kicked off, drawing public attention not only to the "Henna" but also to the job of "cruise ship photographer."
The role of cruise ship photographer originated in Europe and America. These photographers are based on cruise ships, shooting the vessels, passengers, and seascapes. They can fully immerse themselves in their passion for photography, capturing the beauty of maritime life through images, while also enjoying cruise travel under the guise of work. Such a high-class and stylish job has led many to exclaim: a job that lets you play while earning money is simply too unconventional!
Alongside the launch of the photographer recruitment campaign, the HNA Cruises representative emphasized that to help more people understand the cruise travel lifestyle, this competition is open to all photography enthusiasts. In partnership with Visual China, they aim to create a travel photography event with low barriers to entry but high professional quality.
Meanwhile, participants will have the chance to win rich prizes. In addition to being selected as a contracted photographer for HNA Cruises' "Henna," the competition includes first, second, and third prizes, offering rewards such as premium ocean-view cabin tickets on the "Henna," encouraging more photography lovers to board and embark on a romantic visual journey at sea.
Faced with such a rare opportunity, many photography enthusiasts are surely eager to participate. It is understood that the submission period for this competition will end on March 15. Photographers and travel enthusiasts interested in joining are encouraged to follow the "Visual·me" community under Visual China, submit their works promptly, and let’s look forward together to the birth of China’s first-ever "cruise ship photographer."