Travel Gossip will launch its first New to Cruise Bootcamp next month, giving agents the chance to learn more about the lucrative cruise holiday sector.

Over four days, from 11 September, New to Cruise Bootcamp will hold a series of virtual events, with days dedicated to the ocean, river, expedition and luxury sectors.

Each day will include training sessions from from key cruise players and opportunities for agents to win prizes.

Operators running training sessions include Azamara Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Virgin Voyages, Ambassador Cruise Lines, Nicko Cruises, American Queen Voyages and Aurora Expeditions.

Practical tips, advice and exclusive content will help agents identify the best cruise holidays for families, solo, multi-generational and group travellers, so they can boost their earning potential.

Travel Gossip Sales Director Anwar Sohawan said: “Travel Gossip’s New to Cruise Bootcamp is free for agents and, over the four days, cruise lines will share details of new and existing ships, on and offboard experiences, entertainment and enrichment programmes, dining and accommodation – all designed to help agents spot opportunities and match the right customer to the right product.”

The New to Cruise Bootcamp is free for agents, who can find out more and register here.

Continuing the Bootcamp theme, Travel Gossip has teamed up with Visit USA to run a New to USA Bootcamp in November to help agents sell more US holidays.

Suppliers interested in taking part in Travel Gossip’s New to Cruise Bootcamp or New to USA Bootcamp can contact Travel Gossip Head of Partnerships Jessica Simpson at [email protected].