Around-the-World Cruise: Unveiling the Future of Travel
Here’s a breakdown of the facts from the provided text about VCL:
* False Advertising: The Utah investigation revealed VCL hadn’t booked a departure port as advertised on their website.
* non-Existent staff: People listed as hired staff on the website hadn’t actually been offered employment or planned to work on the cruise.
* US Representative’s Involvement: VCL’s US representative encouraged people to sign up for the cruise, believing it would happen, but agreed to a compliance order preventing future promotion of such services.
* Continued Advertising: Despite the issues, VCL continues to advertise the cruise on Facebook and Instagram with glossy promotional materials.
* Crew Claims Debunked: Investigators contacted individuals presented as crew members, and they confirmed they hadn’t received job offers.
In essence, the article suggests VCL is operating with misleading information and perhaps fraudulent practices, despite ongoing advertising efforts.
