The winners have been announced for Clia’s River Cruise Excellence Awards 2017

The Cruise Lines International Association (Clia) recognised the contribution of travel agents with the River Cruise Excellence Awards 2017 at the seventh annual CLIA River Cruise Conference in Amsterdam this weekend.

The awards, now in their second year, were presented at the Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre, attended by senior cruise industry figures, agents and journalists for an evening of celebration.

Andy Harmer, SVP Membership & Director, CLIA UK & Ireland said: “It is tremendously important to recognise the individuals and businesses that make a huge contribution to the success of the cruise sector and we are thrilled to be able to highlight these achievements at this year’s River Cruise Excellence Awards.”
The 10 winners are:

Best River Cruise Newcomer
The Vacation Company

Best Marketing Promotion of River Cruise – Online
RiverCruising.co.uk 

Best Marketing Promotion of River Cruise – Homeworker
Travel Counsellors

Best Marketing Promotion of River Cruise – Retail
Miles Morgan Travel 

Best Overall Performance – North
Blue Water Holidays 

Best Overall Performance – South
Planet Cruise 

River Cruise Ambassador of the Year (Agency)
RiverVoyages.co.uk

 River Cruise Agent of the Year
Gill Williams (RiverCruising.co.uk)

River Cruise Ambassador of the Year (Agent)
Janet Whittingham 

Special Recognition Award
Jill Johnson, cruise.co.uk

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