MSC Cruises Expand Trade Sales Team as Demand Grows for Luxury Holidays

The expansion brings MSC's UK & Ireland trade team to 21 people in total.

The cruise line has introduced two new roles to its sales team as they focus on growth from the trade.

The expansion brings MSC’s UK & Ireland trade team to 21 people in total.

Claire Smith takes on her expanded role of Head of MSC Yacht Club and Trade Support. With 9 years experience with MSC Cruises, Claire will now oversee MSC Yacht Club sales along with Trade Support.

Lauren Perks joins MSC Cruises as Trade Support Manager and will lead a team that delivers excellent trade partner service whilst supporting the sales team. Lauren brings 10 years of travel industry experience to MSC Cruises.

Laura Wilson will also join the company as Field Sales and Development Manager, leading a team of six, including five Regional Sales Managers. Laura will also drive new business opportunities to the company. She brings a wealth of experience from the industry including her previous roles as Head of Business Development and a National Sales Manager in the cruise and travel sector.

Antonio Paradiso, Vice President of International Sales at MSC Cruises, said:
“As we grow our business, these new and expanded roles will strengthen the support that we already provide to our trade partners, who are central to our success in the UK. We are delighted to welcome Laura and Lauren to the MSC Cruises family and congratulate Claire on her new role. We are seeing high demand for premium and luxury holidays, and as the UK is the second-largest source market globally for MSC Yacht Club, this is a key area for trade partners to focus on.”

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