Carnival Cruise Line has named 11 travel agents as its Fun Ambassadors for 2024.
The line said the agents were “hand-picked for their knowledge of the cruise industry” and will work with Carnival throughout the year to offer advice, ideas and feedback on how it collaborates with its trade partners.
As part of the programme, which will see the Fun Ambassadors attend quarterly meetings with Carnival executives, the agents will be given priority access to Carnival events and be hosted at the Clia conference in Southampton in May.
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The chosen agents are: Ruth Ringwood, Flight Centre; Ian Young, Iglu Cruise; Jackie Corbett, Barrhead Travel; Jamie Stephen, Vista at Hays Travel; Samantha Roberts, Ocean Holidays; Fiona Harper, cruise.co.uk; Kristopher Irvine, Cruise1st; Emma Ram, Barrhead Travel; Elizabeth Clowes, Hays Travel; Alan Hill, Cruise Nation; and Abigail Reilly, Virgin Atlantic Holidays.
Iain Baillie, vice-president of international sales at Carnival Cruise Line, said: “Our Fun Ambassadors programme is not just about promoting Carnival, it’s about igniting a spark of excitement within our team of agents.
“Our ambassadors will be the driving force behind our continued success. They will share their insights and immerse themselves in the Carnival experience, ensuring our customers receive the best recommendation based on their first-hand know-how.
“This year is all about choosing fun, leaning and growing together.”