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Cruise Corner

Cruise Trade News
Travel Agents
Cruise Industry
Luxury Travel
Email Marketing
Cruising
Cruise Holidays
Crystal Cruises
Personalization
Carnival
Ultra-Luxury
Expedition Cruises
Antarctica
Alaska
Cruise Week
Abercrombie and Kent
Marketing Strategies
River Cruising
AI In Marketing
Travel Industry
Expedition Cruising

Join the Cruise Trade News editorial team as they embark on a series of in-depth conversations with some of the cruise sector's biggest names. This podcast aims to arm travel agents and cruise industry professionals with the latest insights and product information to help them sell cruise holidays with confidence.

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In the next instalment of our new 'How to sell' series, associate vice-president, sales & distribution at P&O Cruises Ruth Venn reveals the three key selling tips all agents need to know to boost their business with the UK cruise line.

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From a three-week stint in the contact centre to becoming sales director for P&O Cruises, Ruth Venn has seen and done it all during her 20+-year career at Carnival Corporation.

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Shelby Woods
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Karen Cameron
Deputy Head of Trader at Ambassador Cruise Lines
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Episode: Inside Ambassador's Caribbean adventure
Jade Cheadle
Business Development Executive at Ambassador Cruise Lines
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Episode: Inside Ambassador's Caribbean adventure
Anna Nash
President of Explora Journeys
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Episode: Luxury leader Anna Nash lifts the lid on Explora III
Andrea Stafford
Director of Sales, UK and Europe at AmaWaterways
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Episode: The secret to a four-decade career in travel
Andy Harmer
Managing Director of CLIA UK and Ireland
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)
Episode: How to sell expedition cruising
Michelle Daniels
Country manager for VIVA Cruises
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Episode: How to Find Your Next New-To-River Customer

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Will Payne
Host of Cruise Corner, Editor of Cruise Trade News

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Luxury leader Anna Nash lifts the lid on Explora III
Q: What advice would you give to someone just starting out in the cruise and travel industry?
Follow your dreams, be curious, and don't be afraid to challenge yourself.
The secret to a four-decade career in travel
Q: What advice would you give to someone just starting out in the travel industry?
Keep an open mind, build relationships, and be authentic as you navigate your career.
How to make the pitch for expedition less intimidating
Q: Is that especially important for an expedition or a specialist cruise line where I guess your role is to try and make these travel experiences feel less scary or intimidating?
Absolutely, making it straightforward and manageable for travel agents is critical.
How to make the pitch for expedition less intimidating
Q: Have you taken any sort of lessons you've learned during that period in your life into when you stepped into the cruise industry?
Yes, definitely, teamwork and individual management are crucial lessons I learned.
How to sell expedition cruising
Q: What opportunities are there for agents in the expedition cruise sector?
Agents have the chance to focus on a niche market which offers unique travel experiences, cultivating repeat business from customers excited to explore new destinations.

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What is Cruise Corner about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show features in-depth conversations with cruise industry leaders, agents, and experience makers to unpack market trends, product innovations, and go-to strategies for selling cruises. Episodes frequently cover pricing transparency, the rise of land-based or mixed itineraries, ship-size nuances, and how luxury, expedition, and river cruising are evolving to attract broader audiences. A notable strength is the willingness to tackle practical topics—from distributor and agent partnerships to marketing tech like AI—often anchored by real-world anecdotes from brand leaders and trade executives. The format tends to blend strategic industry insight with actionable takeaways for travel agents and marketing teams looking to grow cruise bookings... more

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1. Cruise News Today
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Cruise Corner launched 10 months ago and published 31 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Shelby Woods
2. Karen Cameron
3. Jade Cheadle
4. Anna Nash
5. Andrea Stafford
6. Andy Harmer
7. Michelle Daniels

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