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Marella Cruises bolsters trade support with two appointments

Marella Cruises has appointed Gavin Enever as its first dedicated key account manager
Meanwhile, Conor Braniff has taken on the role of trade training manager
The appointments "form part of Marella's continued investment in strengthening its relationships with the trade and providing agents with dedicated support," the line said

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AI vs travel agents: what does the future of cruise retail look like?

The number of people using AI for holiday inspiration has doubled year-on-year, with 43 per cent now confident to some degree in letting AI plan their holiday
Agents are increasingly acting as “curators and translators”, helping customers navigate a cruise market spanning ocean, river, expedition, ultra-luxury and yacht-style sailings
Industry leaders believe AI will take on more research and administration, freeing the trade to spend more time building relationships

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