The TTG New to Cruise Festival will take place at the Concorde Centre, Manchester on December 9-10 and will include an evening reception and free accommodation, followed by a free all-day event featuring conference sessions as well as a trade fair, speed networking with cruise lines and a keynote speaker.

The event is aimed at new to cruise agents, defined as those who have sold no, or a limited number, of cruises within the past 12 months, who are invited to apply for a place via the TTG New to Cruise Festival website: ttgnewtocruise.com

Attendees will learn how to sell and market cruise holidays, be inspired by industry experts and get the chance to connect with ocean and river lines via speed networking.

There will also be a drinks reception the night before the event plus free overnight accommodation on a first-come, first-served basis.

Confirmed suppliers exhibiting so far include: Oceania Cruises; MSC Cruises; Saga; Vertical Systems; Viking; AmaWaterways; Carnival Cruise Lines; Crystal; Cunard; Greater Fort Lauderdale; Princess Cruises; and Riviera Travel.

Agents who want to apply for a place should visit ttgnewtocruise.com

Suppliers who want to exhibit should contact Matt Roclawski – mroclawski@ttgmedia.com