Setting sail to success, Royal Caribbean Nigeria surpasses challenges, celebrates travel agents at a vibrant ceremony in Lagos.
Acknowledging pioneers of cruise holidays, the event at Lagos Intercontinental Hotel honors agents consistently championing Royal Caribbean.
Notable awardees include Travelers Haven, Aviator Travels, and others.
Head of Sales, Natalya Whitfield, and CEO of Cruises International, Marco Cristofoli, led the celebration.
Managing Director of Tour Brokers International, Mrs. Uloma Egbuna, recalls challenges of introducing cruises to Nigeria in 2007 and despite initial resistance, aTBI established the first Royal Caribbean office in Nigeria in 2016.
“We remained resilient and committed to the vision. Fast forward to 2016, we decided with Mr. George Argyroupolus, the then-CEO of Cruises International, to set up the first Royal Caribbean branded office in Nigeria and Africa. We held events in Lagos and Abuja. Slowly but surely, the message was penetrating. From then onward, up until COVID-19, we witnessed year-on-year growth. Then covid happened. All the work it took us several years to do came grumbling like a pack of cards. December 2019 is a month we will never forget in the history of TBI Cruises.”
Executive Director of TBI, Mrs. Odion Chigbufue, thanked partners for Royal Caribbean Nigeria’s growth, recognizing outstanding agents as “cruise star agents.”
She said, “We recognized ten agents across West Africa who came to Nigeria to receive their awards. What we have done is identify our key agents who have consistently and intentionally promoted Royal Caribbean cruise in Nigeria. They have been resilient; they have introduced it to their clients. We deem it fit to express our gratitude by tagging them as star agents in Nigeria.
Joy Agbakoba of Travellers’ Haven praised cruises for boosting tourism, while Olamma Ojukwu of God’s Own Travel Agency shared her delightful experience.
This ceremony celebrates dedication and promises to continue making waves in the travel industry, charting new paths for success.
