NCL expands trade sales and training efforts

Laura Croft has been promoted by Norwegian Cruise Line from regional sales executive to a new role as UK and Ireland travel partner training manager.

She will focus on expanding the line’s product and brand training programme across the trade in the UK and Ireland. 

NCL will be adding two new field-based account executives to its sales team to further support that expansion.

At the same time Richard Wager has moved from the NCL partner call centre to become regional sales executive for the north of the UK.

He will be responsible for expanding NCL’s brand awareness in the north of England and Scotland, as well as supporting travel agents and key partners in the region. 

He reports into Nigel Rankin, senior business development manager, retail, who said: “Trade partners are critical to our success in the UK, and we are delighted to be developing our trade sales team with Richard’s appointment. 

“He will be an asset to the NCL sales team and in supporting frontline agents in the northern region.”

Wager previously worked as cabin crew for both Monarch Airlines and Virgin Atlantic.

He said: “This year has some great things in store for the brand, including the launch of our new ship Norwegian Aqua, the third vessel in the Prima Class, and I am excited to expand awareness in the north of the UK, which is a very important area to NCL”