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Agents praise P&O’s new Union Jack-style livery for ‘reinforcing the line’s Britishness’
Molly McIntyre, a homeworker at
Cruise.co.uk, said her customers would be proud to cruise on a ship that displayed the Union Jack flag so prominently. “This is a great move by P&O because it is making them more relevant and modern, which is what they needed to do,” she said. “I think some customers thought they were becoming too American, being an American-owned company, but this shows their commitment to the UK market. “It reinforces the Britishness of P&O and I’ve had
great feedback from customers.” Steph Curtin, cruise development manager at
Hollie-Rae Merrick
Agents have welcomed P&O Cruises’ new livery, saying the Union Jack design reinforces the cruise line’s commitment to the UK market. The new livery was unveiled at Travel Weekly’s Globe Travel Awards last week when Gerard Tempest took to the stage to showcase the new flag design that will be painted around the bows of P&O’s ships. Tempest, chief commercial officer of Carnival UK, said he was proud the line was highlighting “the spirit of Britain”.
“The buzz is back in Britain and as you can see we are flying its flag on the oceans, celebrating our heritage and embracing the future.”
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Bonvoyage.co.uk, said: “Overall it’s a good idea. I’m not overly keen on the new funnel design, but it might grow on me. P&O is trying to stamp its own look on the brand and keep up with its competitors.” Christopher Edgington, P&O Cruises marketing director, said the line was the only one that could
“This is a great because it makes P&O more relevant and modern”
stake a claim to being the UK’s ‘cruise flag-carrier’ – equivalent to British Airways’ role among airlines. He said: “I think we are the carrier of Britain, being the only cruise company entirely dedicated to the UK market and having 177 years of doing just that.” ❯ Special report, page 10
Tipto unveils Travel Weekly tie-up in 15th year Juliet Dennis
Chairman Zena Calderbank said: “We are looking
The Truly Independent Professional Travel Organisation (Tipto) has agreed an exclusive media partnership with Travel Weekly as the organisation celebrates its 15th year. As a result, Travel Weekly will be
promoting Tipto’s roadshows and training events in print and online. Travel Weekly editor-in-chief Lucy Huxley said: “We are delighted Tipto has chosen Travel Weekly as its exclusive media partner. Travel Weekly champions independent agents, making this partnership a perfect fit.” Tipto announced the news at a
special afternoon tea to toast its 15th year, where it also revealed details of its first raft of nationwide travel agent roadshows for this year.
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forward to developing this relationship with Travel Weekly and using such a high-profile platform to educate agents about our members and promote our 25 supplier training events throughout the year.” Tipto offers support, training and events for agents on behalf of its supplier members and has 14 online supplier training modules. This first roadshow will take place on February 25 in Newcastle, followed by York on February 26 and London on March 11. These will be followed by events in March and April in Tunbridge Wells, Chester, Manchester, Lincoln, Peterborough, Tamworth and Stoke-on-Trent.
Places can be reserved online at
Tipto.co.uk or
by calling 020 8742 4077. ❯ Tipto afternoon tea, page 8
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