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VIDEO: Flemming Friisdahl with John Kirk Onboard Celebrity Xcel

by John Kirk  November 26, 2025

John Kirk caught up with Flemming Friisdahl, founder of “The Travel Agent Next Door,” during the naming ceremonial cruise onboard the newest Celebrity Edge series ship the Xcel. The pair discuss growth in the luxury space, cruise and how the economy may be impacting travel trends.

  
  
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