MSC Cruises is celebrating the achievements of Canadian travel advisors through its annual Travel Partner Excellence Awards.
This year, MSC Cruises Canada has unveiled three new award categories – MSC Yacht Club Retail Partner of the Year, True Partner of the Year and MSC Cruises “NUOVO” Partner of the Year.
The awards honour travel partners who have gone above and beyond to share MSC Cruises’ vision with Canadian travellers, according to a press release.
“Their collaboration and commitment have been pivotal to the brand’s success, helping to expand awareness and connect more guests to MSC Cruises’ signature European-inspired way of cruising,” the cruise line says.
This year’s three new award categories include:
MSC Yacht Club Retail Partner of the Year: Awarded to Trevello Travel Group, this recognition honours outstanding efforts in promoting MSC Cruises’ exclusive luxury experience, MSC Yacht Club. By elevating awareness of this ship-within-a-ship concept—offering lavish suites, 24-hour butler service, private dining, and exclusive amenities—Trevello “has helped showcase the pinnacle of MSC Cruises’ luxury offerings,” the brand says.
True Partner of the Year: Presented to Rosa DeRienzo of Expedia Cruises Laval, this award recognizes the partner who has gone beyond the role of selling cruises, by also embracing MSC Cruises’ core family values and commitment to creating meaningful travel experiences. The winner “exemplifies our dedication to sharing the beauty of the world with current and future generations, fostering deep connections and inspiring a sense of global discovery,” says MSC/
MSC Cruises “NUOVO” Partner of The Year: Awarded to Le Voyagiste de Québec, this category recognizes the top-performing new partner of the year for their outstanding collaboration and contributions to MSC Cruises’ success.
Additional awards highlight excellence across key market priorities:
Consortia Partner of the Year: Expedia Cruises
Ontario Partner of the Year: UCruising
Western Quebec Partner of the Year: Accès Croisières et Voyages
Eastern Quebec and Atlantic Canada Partner of the Year: Expedia Cruises Newfoundland
Western and Central Canada Partner of the Year: Expedia Cruises False Creek
“The success of MSC Cruises Canada wouldn’t be possible without the incredible dedication of our travel partners,” said Ian Patterson, country manager of MSC Cruises Canada, in a press release. “We are incredibly fortunate to work with such passionate and experienced travel partners and agencies who share our unique cruise experiences, including the unparalleled luxury of the MSC Yacht Club, and have been vital in expanding our presence and creating unforgettable experiences for our guests.”
Looking ahead, MSC Cruises is preparing for an exciting 2025 with the much-anticipated arrival of MSC World America.
This next-generation cruise ship is poised to introduce a new world of cruising, blending European style with North American comfort. Setting sail from PortMiami on April 9, 2025, MSC World America promises “an innovative and unforgettable cruising experience.”
For more on MSC Cruises Canada and its travel partner programs, visit mscbook.ca.
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