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.”