Iain Baillie, Carnival head of sales
Carnival Cruise Lines joins Tipto to push indie relations Carnival Cruise Lines has joined The Truly Independent Professional Travel Organisation (Tipto), with the aim of working more closely with independent agents. Carnival head of sales Iain Baillie said: “Tipto will be a great platform for the Carnival Cruise Lines UK team to engage with independent travel agents on our brand and promote the earning potential for them.”
“Travel companies should ask themselves ‘Are we net positive in a destination?’”
Malcolm Preston explains how PwC is helping Tui assess its impact on the economy in Cyprus
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Tui Travel joins anti- corruption organisation Tui Travel is the first travel company to be accepted on to the business-integrity forum of anti-corruption organisation Transparency International UK. The Thomson and First Choice parent joins a network of companies dedicated to ensuring their operations and dealings are transparent and corruption-free. Tui Travel has its own integrity and anti-bribery and anti-corruption programme, which involves regular assessments. ❯ Tui and PwC study, back page
Recruitment boss Chisholm raises cash for cancer centre Angus Chisholm, founder and owner of C&M Recruitment, is raising money for the Sussex Cancer Centre by running, kayaking and cycling 105 miles across Scotland on September 13 and 14. His route will take in Inverness, Glencoe, Fort Augustus, Loch Ness, Fort William and Ben Nevis. To donate, visit
justgiving.com/jollyboysc2c
Burma introduces online visa application for $50 Visitors to Burma can apply for a visa online for the first time after a successful two-week trial by the Burmese authorities. The visa application costs $50 and approval takes up to five days. Visas issued in this way can only be used for entry via Yangon airport. To apply, log on to
evisa.moip.gov.mm
Katherine Gershon to be next MD at Wexas Katherine Gershon will become managing director of Wexas on October 1, succeeding Steve Allen who is leaving to take up a new role in travel. London-based Wexas operates Wexas Travel, The Luxury Cruise Company, Best Served Scandinavia and Wexas Travel Management. Gershon has previously worked for Abercrombie & Kent, Silverjet, British Midland International and Thomas Cook.
Cruise agents get premium service at Clia event in Dover
Clia UK & Ireland held its first Premium & Luxury Expo in Dover last weekend. At the event 50 agents were able to
visit Crystal Symphony, Holland America Line’s Ryndam and SeaDream 1. Agents also had the opportunity to
attend business and training sessions, while representatives from 15 cruise lines were on hand to offer selling advice. Andy Harmer, director of Clia UK &
Ireland, said: “I believe agents left with a renewed sense of the service provided by this sector.” GoCruise franchisees Martin Hay
and Tracey Holt are pictured with cast members from Crystal Cruises’ iLuminate.
MSC launches MSC Book to five cruise agencies Five cruise specialist agencies – Barrhead Travel,
Cruise.co.uk, Cruise 1st, Iglu Cruise and Cruise Nation – will be the first to gain access to MSC Cruises’ new trade booking platform MSC Book. More agencies will gain access each week during September ahead of the line’s existing trade booking portal MSC Online being switched off in the UK in November.
MSC Book has been developed and built in-house over the past 18 months and is designed to make it easier for agents to book itineraries and associated cruise products. Giles Hawke, MSC’s executive
Katherine Gershon is joining Wexas
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“We promised agents this new booking system and I’m really pleased we’re able to deliver it,” Hawke said.
The new system is
designed to itineraries
make it easier to book
The line said MSC Book’s clean graphics-led interface leads users through a simpler booking path, allowing them to book flights, select cabin type, on-board experience level – Bella, Fantastica, Aurea and MSC Yacht Club – and dining options, as well as book extras such as excursions and spa treatments. Agents can
compare potential cruise options for customers and use it to email quotes and booking confirmations. The system also allows users to view potential commission earned on packages.
director for the UK and Ireland, said the new system would make agents’ lives easier by simplifying the booking process and allowing agents to book extras such as excursions and spa treatments.
MSC also plans to launch a six-month pilot scheme to pay full commission on shore excursions.
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