Hill, whose career in river cruising spanned more than two decades, was widely regarded as one of the industry's experts, earning admiration from colleagues and industry peers for his encyclopaedic knowledge, generous advice and unwavering enthusiasm for the sector.
Tributes have poured in from across the travel trade, with many describing Hill as a mentor, friend and one of the defining personalities of the river cruise community.
Phil Nuttall, Chief Executive of The Travel Village Group, described Hill as his "river cruise soul mate".
