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LoveitBookit
[edit]LoveitBookit is an award-winning UK-based cruise travel agency headquartered in Manchester, England. Founded in 2013, the independent company has grown into one of the UK’s leading cruise specialists and is one of the fastest growing cruise agencies in the country.[1]
About the team
[edit]The LoveitBookit team is composed of passionate cruise experts, recognised by the Cruise Line International Association (CLIA). Members are equipped with cruise industry and destination knowledge and are committed to delivering exceptional customer service. The company has several departments that perform unique functions and specialise in different roles, allowing them to operate efficiently. The central functioning departments include concierge/customer service, operations management, product and marketing, sales, finance, and technology.[2]
Products offered
[edit]LoveitBookit offers carefully curated, premium cruise packages. The team hand-picks cruise itineraries and packages them with added-value inclusions to create a tailor-made holiday experience for customers. Depending on the itinerary, their bespoke cruise packages typically include return flights, transfers, deluxe hotel stays, complimentary dining and beverage packages, Wi-Fi, onboard activities and entertainment, exclusive shore excursions, port taxes and fees, gratuities, and more.[3] All cruise holidays booked with LoveitBookit are fully ATOL (Air Travel Organisers' Licensing) and Financially Protected.[4]
History
[edit]The cruise travel agency was launched in 2013 by Daniel Radnor – the company’s owner, founder and director. He started the cruise travel agency with a passion for cruise, the travel industry and delivering exceptional service. His drive was to become one of the industry's leading agencies, offering bespoke and accessible travel experiences, to each customer. From being a sole operator in 2013, the business now has an ever-growing team of approximately 30 employees.
Cruise TV by LoveitBookit
[edit]The company launched their own television programme, Cruise TV by LoveitBookit, in 2017. The show was initially streamed on small free-view channels until it started airing on major UK television channels, such as Really in 2018, 5 Action in 2019, and National Geographic in 2020. The airing of its 100th episode in 2021 marked another milestone for the company, followed by its premier on Together TV in 2022. Not long after, in 2023, Comedy Central also began broadcasting Cruise TV.
Cruise TV by LoveitBookit showcases cruise lines, ships, and the destinations customers can explore in every deal. It aims to inspire viewers with in-depth looks at the amenities onboard, insider tips from cruise experts, Daniel Radnor and Sam Bulmer, and captivating stories from fellow travellers.
Awards and accolades
[edit]Travel Agent of the Year
[edit]In LoveitBookit’s very first year, their Company Director, Daniel Radnor, was honoured with the ‘Travel Agent of the Year’ award by the Cruise Line International Association (CLIA). This incredible recognition set the tone for their journey forward. Since then, the company has built their success on three core principles: offering great value, delivering exceptional customer service, and providing immersive cruise experiences.
Best Newcomer – Royal Caribbean Trade Partner Awards
[edit]LoveitBookit won ‘Best Newcomer’ in the Royal Caribbean Trade Partner Awards in 2017. The prestigious accolade was received by the company during a ceremony on board the exclusive first sailing of Independence of the Seas following her multi-million pound refurbishment. The Trade Partner Awards is an awarding event hosted by the Royal Caribbean International annually to recognise the effort and excellence of its agent partners across the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Most Innovative Cruise Agent of the Year – Travel Network Group and Best Innovation for Cruise Marketing Award – The Cruise Club
[edit]In 2018, the ‘Most Innovative Cruise Agent of the Year’ was awarded to Loveitbookit by Travel Network Group. And in 2022, the Cruise Club presented the ‘Best Innovation for Cruise Marketing Award’ to LoveitBookit. These awards recognise the cruise agent that demonstrates exceptional creativity, originality and breakthrough thinking in developing innovative products, services, and marketing strategies in the UK travel trade.
Celebrity Moments, Above & Beyond Award, Top Seller Award – Celebrity Cruises
[edit]Celebrity Cruises acknowledged LoveitBookit as one the winners of its Celebrity Moments Campaign in two consecutive years, 2019 and 2020.[5] The cruise line rewarded its top 100 travel partners across the UK and Ireland with a series of incentives, including rewards points and exclusive ship experience, to celebrate their support and effort as cruise partners.[6]
LoveitBookit received the Above & Beyond Award at Celebrity Cruises’ Travel Agent Appreciation Awards 2023, for its commendable focus on Cruise TV to drive sales and showcase Celebrity Cruises. The national award is given as a recognition of the company’s effort in creating and investing in video footage to bring the brand to life. The Travel Agent Appreciation Awards 2023 was attended by over 70 travel agents and a total of 8 awards were presented to key groups and individuals, including LoveitBookit.[7]
In 2023, LoveitBookit became a proud recipient of the Top Seller Award from Celebrity Cruises. The award is given in honour of the company’s significant contributions to the cruise line’s sales success and providing quality experiences for customers.
Marketing Partner of the Year – Norwegian Cruise Line
[edit]Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) named LoveitBookit as its ‘Marketing Partner of the Year’ in 2018. The cruise line presented this award to multiple cruise travel partners to show appreciation for their support and commitment to NCL’s success, particularly in the brand’s principal marketing.[8]
Cruise Agency of the Year Award – Travel Weekly Agent Achievement Awards
[edit]LoveitBookit was hailed as the 'Cruise Agency of the Year – Small Agency' under the National Awards category at the Travel Weekly Agent Achievement Awards 2024. The prestigious awards celebration honours the UK & Ireland’s best travel agents and agencies.[9][10] Founded in 1997, the AAAs feature an array of supplier-evaluated categories, recognising the best small and large agencies both by region and nation, in addition to the self-nominated categories dedicated for individual agents and business excellence.[11]
Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award
[edit]For five consecutive years from 2020 to 2024, Loveitbookit has consistently achieved the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award and has been rated exceptional on customer-review platforms.[12] Feefo is a ratings and reviews platform that collects trustworthy reviews and constructive feedback from customers for 6,500 brands worldwide.[13] Its Trusted Service Awards are granted annually to businesses that meet their criteria of excellence and demonstrate outstanding service to customers. This accolade is only conferred to bra customers highly rated their experience.[14]
LoveitBookit's Cruise Partners
[edit]LoveitBookit works closely with many major cruise lines, including:
- Azamara
- Carnival Cruise Line
- Celebrity Cruises
- Cunard Line
- Disney Cruise Line
- Explora Journeys
- Holland America Line
- MSC Cruises
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Oceania Cruises
- P&O Cruises
- Princess Cruises
- Regent Seven Seas Cruises
- Royal Caribbean International
- Seabourn Cruise Line
- Silversea
References
[edit]- ^ "About Us". LoveitBookit. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ "About Us". LoveitBookit. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ "Bespoke Cruise Packages and Cruise Offers". LoveitBookit. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ "LoveitBookit Terms & Conditions". LoveitBookit. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ "About Us". LoveitBookit. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ "Celebrity Cruises rewards top 100 agents for wave performance". Aspire Travel Club. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ Peters, Gary (2023-01-13). "Celebrity Cruises reveals winners of agent awards". Cruise Trade News. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ "About Us". LoveitBookit. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ Ltd, Jacobs Media Group. "Top agents and agencies honoured at 2024 Agent Achievement Awards". Travel Weekly. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ "Agent Achievement Awards 2024". agentachievementawards.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ "Agent Achievement Awards 2024". www.agentachievementawards.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ "LoveitBookit Customer Reviews". LoveitBookit. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ "About Feefo | Feefo". business.feefo.com. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ "Trusted Service Awards | Feefo". business.feefo.com. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
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