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Top cruise agents honoured by Clia at awards

Clia UK and Ireland has honoured top performing cruise agents at its Cruise Excellence Awards.

The ceremony was held onboard Cruise & Maritime’s Magellan in Tilbury on Thursday night. The awards recognise those who have demonstrated “exceptional levels of knowledge, leadership and inspiration”.

The award for Outstanding Contribution to the UK & Ireland Cruise Community went to David Dingle, Kathryn Beadle and Trevor Dupont for their “significant contribution to the success of UK cruising”.

Other winners were:

  • Rising Star: FlexiCruise
  • Innovation in Cruise: Jetline Cruise
  • Online Travel Agency of the Year: Iglu Cruise
  • High Street Travel Agency of the Year: Trailfinders
  • Travel Agent Business of the Year: World Travel Holdings (Cruise 118)
  • Cruise Expert of the Year: Sarah Bolton from Travel Counsellors
  • Cruise Advocate Award: Alison Earnshaw from World Travel Holdings (Cruise 118)

Clia UK and Ireland director, Andy Harmer, said: “I’m delighted we have been able to recognise some truly outstanding people and companies who have gone over and above expectations in promoting and selling cruise holidays.”

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