NCL appoints first BDM for Ireland
Norwegian Cruise Line announced the appointment of Aaron Fletcher as its first dedicated Business Development Manager for Ireland.
Fletcher will work with Gary Anslow, Senior Director of Sales UK&I, to drive NCL’s growth strategy in both Northern Ireland and The Republic.
This comes as the cruise line sets sights on increasing its market share in the region, aiming to attract more agents and guests.
Fletcher will work on strengthening NCL’s exposure among Irish customers and deepening the relationships already in place with agent and tour operator partners.
Fletcher has 16 years’ experience in travel, including management positions in organisations including Thomas Cook and Travel Solutions.
He joins NCL from Travel Solutions of Belfast where he held the position of Cruise Manager since 2016.
During his tenure, the company won ‘best sales support team’ at the NI Travel Awards in 2017, 2018 and 2019.
Prior to Travel Solutions, Fletcher spent five years at Oasis Travel, preceded by nearly five years at Thomas Cook.
“We are delighted to welcome Aaron to NCL He joins us with a wealth of industry experience, and he is a passionate advocate for our brand. From discussions with our partners, it’s clear the Irish market represents a significant growth opportunity for NCL,” said Gary Anslow, Senior Director of Sales UK&I at NCL.
NCL will be hosting an exclusive travel agent roadshow in Dublin on 22 March.
Trade partners will have the opportunity to meet with both Gary Anslow and Aaron Fletcher and learn more about the line’s latest updates and receive insights on how to grow their NCL business.
Agents can register for the event on Norwegian Central at www.norwegiancentral.com.
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