LOCAL TRAVEL AGENCY RECEIVES CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE’S 2015 EXCELLENCE AWARD

(St. John's, Newfoundland) (8/29/2015) -- Universal Travel of St. John's, Newfoundland has received Carnival Cruise Line’s 2015 Excellence Award distinction which recognizes the agency for its innovative marketing, brand advocacy and success in selling the “Fun Ship” vacation experience.

“With this year’s Excellence Awards, we’ve chosen 15 outstanding agencies, including (Agency Name) that demonstrate a keen understanding of our industry and innovative approaches to expanding their business,” said Carnival’s Vice President of Trade Sales & Marketing Adolfo Perez. “Agencies recognized have not only shown tremendous growth but also introduced unique selling methods that set them apart.”

A Carnival sales leadership panel, led by Perez, evaluated all submissions from the sales field to select 15 “Excellence Awards” recipients based on the nominees’ strengths in each category. Universal Travel will attend the 2015 Excellence Awards celebration in Miami on November 10, 2015. Attending travel agency representatives will receive transportation to Miami for the event, hotel accommodations, an introduction to senior Carnival executives and a gala awards reception.  In addition, the agency will receive a free balcony stateroom on a seven-day Carnival Caribbean cruise.