Travel Counsellors has hailed the success of its first cruise-focused event, Cruise Together

The event saw more than 100 agents and 30 cruise suppliers gather at 8 Northumberland Avenue in central London for a day of education and networking.

Andy Harmer, CLIA managing director UK and Ireland, and Martin Johnson, director of the Expedition Cruise Network (ECN), were among the contributors to business updates and insight-led sessions exploring the cruise landscape.

A series of cruise line panel discussions also explored market trends, product innovation and changing customer demand.

Janet Whittingham, head of cruise at Travel Counsellors, said: “Cruise continues to be one of the strongest growth areas for our businesss, now accounting for around 14 per cent of leisure sales, and bringing our community together at Cruise Together provided a valuable opportunity to focus on where that growth is coming from and how we continue to build on it.

“What made the event so special was the sense that we were all in it together. Seeing Travel Counsellors, cruise partners and industry experts sharing ideas, asking questions and learning from one another really demonstrated the strength of our community.

“The enthusiasm and engagement throughout the day reflected the appetite to continue developing cruise expertise, and we’re committed to providing the tools, support and supplier partnerships that help our Travel Counsellors turn that knowledge into exceptional customer experiences.”