Norwegian Cruise Line has started 2025 with a clear mission: to offer even MORE recognition, resources and opportunities to its valued business partners in Spain and beyond.
Kevin Bubolz, Vice President & Managing Director for Continental Europe, the Middle East, and Africa at NCL, emphasized: “Our success at NCL is built on the unwavering support, dedication, and expertise of our partners. Our ‘Partners First’ philosophy is at the heart of everything we do and drives us to foster strong and productive collaborations. As we move forward, we remain committed to strengthening our presence in Spain by working hand in hand with both established and new partners.”
On January 23, 2025, NCL celebrated the fourteenth edition of its "Norwegian Cruise Line Partners First Awards" at the ABYA Restaurant in Madrid. The awards recognize the outstanding work of Spanish travel agencies and the business success achieved together in various categories: Number 1 Online Agency in Sales – Logitravel SL; Number 1 Chain in Sales – Viajes El Corte Inglés SA; Online Agency with the Fastest Sales Growth – Athealia – Solocruceros.com; Management Group with the Fastest Sales Growth – Grupo Gea; Cruise Specialist with the Best Sales – Marina Sun Travel; Agency with the Best Development in the Portuguese Market – Mundomar Cruceros.
Sonia López Corrales, Senior Manager of Business Development in Spain and Portugal for Norwegian Cruise Line, commented:“Spanish travel agents are essential to our success in the local market, serving not only as business partners but also as ambassadors for the NCL brand itself. Going forward, we are deeply committed to the growth and development of our partnerships, providing agents with the resources, tools, and training they need to maximize their business and growth potential with NCL.”
NCL continues to invest in a suite of resources and tools designed to help its partners sell cruises and provide meaningful advice to their customers, as well as to foster their long-term growth. Key resources already available to partners and continuously updated include: a hub for all information and marketing needs, an online training platform offering updated courses, and a new brochure featuring destinations and itineraries, port information, shore excursion recommendations, and valuable cruise planning information.
In addition, NCL is working on launching an exciting new marketing tool designed to help travel partners and agents with co-branded content and immersive marketing experiences with the goal of boosting their sales.
To ensure that business partners are prepared to sell with confidence, NCL is offering even more training opportunities on its products through 2025. Highlights include: the maiden voyage of the Norwegian Aqua, ship visits, and webinars.
With clear and transparent pricing, top-quality services, and a worry-free experience, agents can confidently position cruises as the best vacation option for Spanish travelers seeking adventure, quality, and comfort.
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