MSC Cruises expands UK & Ireland trade teams

MSC Cruises is bolstering its UK and Ireland presence by expanding its sales and trade support teams with three new trade support hires and three sales team promotions.

The UK trade support team is joined by Charlotte Petrides as senior trade support executive, with Zoe White and Jessica Pearson as trade support executives. All three will be reporting to head of trade support and training Claire Smith.

Danielle Weller has been promoted to the position of senior regional sales manager (south) after nine years with the line.

Suzanne Rowe will oversee Explora Journeys in Ireland as well as continuing to act as head of sales for MSC Cruises.

Alana Byrne has also been promoted to the position of senior account manager for MSC Cruises in Ireland reporting to Rowe.

UK & Ireland sales director Steve Williams said: “We have seen the most successful year of sales ever for MSC Cruises in both the UK and Ireland and we know that this is largely due to the level of support we receive from our valued trade partners. 

“That is why we continue to invest in our sales and trade support teams, and I am delighted that we are growing our team and rewarding our exceptional team members with new hires and promotions. 

“Collectively our team of 19 employees now has over 101 years joint experience working with MSC Cruises which is an amazing milestone.”

He added: “With MSC Virtuosa returning to Southampton again in summer 2025 and the launch of our new ship MSC World America in April 2025, we are expecting our business to continue to be the number one choice for guests looking for the perfect holiday.”

Pictured left to right: Alana Byrne, Suzanne Rowe, Dan Weller.