MSC Cruises launches new online service for tailoring travel around a cruise

MSC Cruises launched a new online service to enable travel agents and prospective guests to tailor travel needs.

Called MSC Hotels Flights, the online search service is easy to use and will create additional opportunities for travel agents to further increase their business from MSC Cruises sales.

Going global in 2020

After a successful pilot test, the service is now available in the UK Ireland and will be available in all markets globally by summer 2020.

MSC Hotels Flights is a new feature on MSC Book, the cruise line’s business portal for trade partners,  which allows travel agents to tailor the journey around a cruise holiday.

Guests making their own cruise reservation can also book directly through the company’s website.

The online service allows a wide range of flights, private transfers and over 13,500 hotels in nearly 40 destinations around the world to be added to a cruise booking and help travel agents create a fully personalised experience for their customers.

Travel planning easier

MSC Cruises’ VP Global Sales Achille Staiano said: ‘This new online service is designed to  offer agents and guests a simple and dynamic way to build a tailored holiday from beginning to end. MSC Hotels Flights will make travel planning even easier when booking a cruise holiday.’

Antonio Paradiso, managing director MSC Cruises UK Ireland, added: ‘With MSC Hotels Flights, travel agents in UK Ireland will have access to the most comprehensive tool available, offering the broadest range of choice for their clients. Providing a seamless and hassle-free journey will be easier than ever.’

Posted 2 October 2019

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