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Carnival Cruise Line Appoints Members To Its Travel Partner Advisory Committee For 2018
Diverse Group AdvisesCarnival Sales Organization on Trade Initiatives; Majority of Members Returnfor Second Year to Continue Advisory Role
MIAMI (February 21, 2018) -- Carnival Cruise Line has appointed three newmembers to its 32-member Travel Partner Advisory Committee (TPAC) for 2018.Each year, the line invites select travel partners, spanning an array of agencymodels, to participate in the committee, offering guidance related to varioustrade programs, tools and initiatives introduced by Carnival. This year, 29 ofthe committee members have returned to continue their advisory role for ongoingtrade programs.
"In the last year, we've introduced many new initiatives through our TravelAgents Rock program, and our TPAC has been instrumental in providing valuablefeedback throughout the process," said Carnival's Vice President of NorthAmerican Field Sales Mike Julius. "We want to continue the strong momentum wehave with our current group and are thrilled that the majority of them arereturning for another year, along with some exciting new additions."
Members of TPACare nominated by Carnival's sales leadership team and business developmentmanagers. Nominees are selected with the goal of creating a panel that reflectsan array of business models to provide expert, balanced and objective feedbackthrough an open exchange of ideas. Travel professionals are invited toparticipate in the committee for a one-year period.
TPAC membersprovide Carnival with feedback throughout the year and participate in quarterlymeetings with members of Carnival's sales leadership team. The group is led byJulius, and includes a panel of business development managers and trademarketing team members.
Canadian travelpartners participate to reinforce Carnival Cruise Line's commitment to this keyNorth American market. Canadian TPAC members are led by Justin French,Carnival's regional vice president of Canada and Northern U.S. sales, and arepart of the overall TPAC group while also dedicating focus on the Canadianregion.
New members of Carnival's 2018Travel Partner Advisory Committee include:
· Tina Gallant, Owner – Expedia CruiseShipCenters Fredericton
· Karen Emery, Franchise Owner – Cruise Planners AmericanExpress
· Bill Coyle, Industry Affairs Specialist – KHM Travel
Returning members of Carnival's 2018 Travel Partner Advisory Committee include:
· Ashley Blom, General of the Troops – Travel Troops
·Connie Corbett, President – Ambassador Travel
·Cyndi Stone, Travel Consultant – Progress Travel Plus
· Darren Single, Vice President – Odenza Marketing Group
· Deb Krebs, Travel Agent – Krouse Travel
· Gor Mahal, Sales Manager –Expedia CruiseShipCentersWestwood
· Helen Brahms, Cruise & Tour Specialist – CruisePlanners-Brahms
· Julie Hutchens, Owner – Ahoy Travel Co.
· Kara Robinson, Owner – Elite Travel Designs/Member ofGifted Travel Network
· Kelli LaPorte, Travel Agent –AAA Alabama
· Lauren Liebert, VP Operations/Industry Relations – AllAbout That Travel
· Maribeth Kring, Owner – Cruise Mom Cruises
· Marilyn Tavener, Cruise & Vacation Consultant – ExpediaCruiseShipCenters Newmarket Aurora
· Mary Lynn Villeneuve, Travel Consultant – TravelOnly
· Mazie Middleton, Owner – Travel This Rock
· Meghan Callaghan Martin, Concierge Manager – InternationalVoyager
· Mireille Guertin, Manager - Expedia CruiseShipCenters Ottawa
· Noam Meppen, Owner – Expedia CruiseShipCenters NorthScottsdale
· Pammy Tyler, Franchise Owner – Cruise Planners
· Paul Kramer, Owner – Advanced Travel Consultants
· Paula Baglole, Cruise & Vacation Specialist – ExpediaCruiseShipCenters Prince Edward Island
· Ray Teet, Franchise Owner – Dream Vacations Ray & JoyTeet and Crew
· Ron Wigand, CTC, Product Manager – AAA Washington
· Samantha Clarke, Manager/Travel Therapist – Dell-Way Travel
· Sherri Taggart, Owner – Cruise Capers Travel
· Susan Johnson, Travel Consultant – TEK N Travel
· Susan Woodcock, Director of Reservations – Dargal InterlineTravel
· Tracey Clarke, Manager/Lead Agent/Owner – World Travel& Cruises
· Vickie Anthaume, Owner – Dream Vacations
For moreinformation, travel agents may visit GoCCL.com.
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