Carnival Australia says a record 5,600 trade partners will undertake ‘famils’ and ship inspections this year across four of its brands – P&O Cruises Australia, Princess Cruises, Cunard and P&O Cruises World Cruising – a 40 per cent increase on last year.
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IMAGE: Travel agent partners on a visit to Queen Elizabeth. Front Row: (left to right) Carnival Australia hosts Alison Banfield, Jessica Sainsbury, Jessica Rynd and Angus Mackay. PHOTO: James D. Morgan
“We are always pleased to acknowledge how critical travel agents are to the cruise booking process and this helps explain why we have focused so intensely on travel agent training and creating opportunities for them to experience the product,” said Carnival Australia President Sture Myrmell.
“It’s why we have rewarded excellence with awards and incentives and why we provide sales and marketing support at all levels. Our trade partners play a key role in the cruise sector’s success.”
TOP IMAGE: Queen Elizabeth PHOTO: James D. Morgan
