TORONTO — Huntington Travel Group has announced new cruise product – and a seasoned hire to head up the company’s cruise division.
Christabel Sundram has joined Huntington Travel Group as Cruise Product Manager with more than two decades of industry experience, including an extensive background in wholesale travel and cruise sales.
She previously spent more than 14 years at Exclusive Tours by Merit Travel, where she played a crucial role in promoting and selling small ship cruise collections to Canadian travel advisors. She also has MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions) experience.
HUNTINGTON’S CRUISE PRODUCT
Sundram says Huntington’s cruise product offerings aim to build a stronger market presence by diversifying into small ship and river cruises.
The strategic initiative will ensure that both travel advisors and their customers have access to unique, high-quality cruise experiences, she says.
Huntington’s cruise product offering will focus on providing tailored solutions that empower travel advisors with comprehensive, revenue-generating opportunities.
“With over two decades of experience in the travel industry, I’ve had the privilege of building lasting relationships with travel suppliers, cruise suppliers, and travel advisors, and I’m proud to say that my passion for creating unforgettable travel experiences has only grown stronger with time,” says Sundram.
“Huntington’s Cruise product intends to fill the gap left in the Canadian market for a wholesale small ship cruise reseller,” she adds.
“Our goal is to provide travel advisors with a complete product – one that offers competitive differentiation, is easy to sell, and ensures a lucrative commission income. We are excited to introduce unique pre- and post-cruise experiences, making group bookings seamless while delivering exclusive, culturally immersive experiences tailored to travellers’ needs.”
Huntington’s cruise products will facilitate group bookings, ensuring seamless arrangements and the inclusion of exclusive local experiences.
Huntington Travel Group’s Director Hotel & Ancillary Products, Michael Fernandes, says: “This cruise product offering reaffirms Huntington Travel Group’s commitment to providing innovative products backed by genuine personalized service. We look forward to assisting travel advisors and travel agencies in this new endeavour.”
Sundram can be reached at cruises@huntingtontravel.com.
