Expedia starts relationship with CruiseShipCenters International

Expedia has entered into a long-term partnership with CruiseShipCenters International meaning Expedia will now be able to widen its exposure through offline channels. Also, CruiseShipCenters retail locations and independent cruise consultants will benefit from Expedia’s array of other holidays options for customers as they can leverage Expedia’s expertise and inventory access as they attempt to grow the brand in Canada and the US.

Cruise holidays are, according to Mark Kammerer, General Manager of Cruise, Expedia North America, “the fastest-growing segment of vacation travel” and the move by Expedia is evidence that they see CruiseShipCenters as the “long-standing leader in the cruise market”.
CruiseShipCenters are equally excited by the opportunities that working with Expedia presents them, “This alliance greatly enhances the opportunities for our franchise partners and consultants to serve travellers”, states Michael Drever, President and CEO of CruiseShipCenters International.

Expedia was launched in 1998 and is the award winning, largest online travel agent in the UK serving millions of travellers every year. CruiseShipCenters has been one of North America’s leading cruise vacation specialists since 1987 with over 100 retail locations and 1500 professionally-trained cruise consultants. They currently enjoy strong relationships with the worlds best cruise lines meaning they can deliver good savings.