CLIA has announced the winners of the annual Cruise Excellence Awards at a ceremony at its Cruise Forum and Winter Ball.
The ceremony celebrates the many travel agents dedicated to growing the UK and Irish cruise market, which last year saw more than two million cruises taken for the first time, said CLIA.
Andy Harmer, CLIA UK & Ireland director, added: "The annual Cruise Excellence Awards recognises the passionate individuals and businesses who are dedicated to supporting the growth of the cruise industry. These travel agents work tirelessly to not only ensure their clients go on holidays of a lifetime, but also to reach new-to-cruise guests by showing that there truly is a cruise for everyone."
The 2019 Cruise Excellence Awards winners are:
Rising Star Award
Delmar World
Cruise Advocate of the Year
Paul Hardwick, Fred. Olsen Travel
Travel Agent Manager of the Year
Mandy Shillito, Miles Morgan Travel
CLIA Innovation Award
Fahy Trave
Online Travel Agency of the Year
Cruise1st
High Street Travel Agency of the Year
Miles Morgan Travel
Travel Agency of the Year
Hays Travel
Travel Agent Advisory Council Chair’s Award
Dawn Quinn
Outstanding Contribution to the UK Cruise Industry
Robin Deller, Imagine Cruising CEO
