Agents bag £40k Cunard booking following Queen Mary 2 event
Two travel agents have secured a Cunard booking worth £40,000 after taking part in a trade event onboard Queen Mary 2
Martyn and Zoe Coope, from GoCruise & Travel, bagged the sale after joining the company’s Top Achievers cruise from Southampton to Hamburg from 12-16 May.
The four-night itinerary saw 40 franchisees sample Cunard’s onboard experience, receive key business updates from the luxury line and GoCruise & Travel and network with fellow agents.
Franchisee Jane Chadwick, meanwhile, was so impressed with her onboard experience that she switched a client to Cunard following the cancellation of a cruise.
Colin Martin-Weekes, head of franchise, said: “Celebrating the success of our franchisees on our Top Achievers trip is one of just many highlights of my year.
“This year, for the first time ever, we also included our rising stars to encourage them and give them a taste of what it’s like to be a top achiever with GoCruise & Travel.”
He continued: “Hopefully this has given them the passion and desire to be included on this sought-after experience next year. It was a pleasure to co-host with our friends at Cunard and to experience the timeless elegance of Queen Mary 2 as well as Cunard’s legendary white star service.”
Zoltan Biczo, a franchisee who took part in the event, added: “It was a privilege to be part of such a memorable few days onboard the beautiful Queen Mary 2. The hospitality, warmth of welcome and attention to detail truly showcased Cunard it its finest.”
Earlier this year, GoCruise & Travel introduced a new mentoring programme for new-to-travel franchisees who need support with starting their own business.
It comes following a record-breaking start to the year for the travel agency, with sales up 14 per cent compared with 2024 turnover performance, as well as four new franchisees coming onboard.
