Not Just Travel wins Hays cruise award as sales jump 40%

Not Just Travel co-founder Paul Harrison, said: “It’s an honour that our success in the cruise market has been recognised by our valuable partner, Hays.

"Since September 2022 we have invested more money, time and resources than any other company we know and are now reaping the profits. Our entry in the market is a success story that continues to be told.

"Our 2024 cruise sales are up circa 40% YOY compared to 2023 and more than double those throughout 2022.

“Furthermore, our ever-growing team of homeworkers are more confident in selling more luxurious and niche trips to their clientele. Since September 2022 we have secured over 530 places on cruise trips for our homeworkers. As a result, our average cruise booking value is up by £1079 compared to last year.”

Harriet Thompson, Head of Hays Travel Independence Group, said: “We have seen huge growth across the Independence Group, so it was tough choosing this year’s ‘Cruise Member of the Year’ award.

"Not Just Travel has invested heavily in cruise training and support for its homeworkers, and has consistently grown its cruise business across all areas across all areas of cruise, across key suppliers for each category the company is seeing +57% for river, +142% for mainstream, and +198% for luxury. It has also increased sales impressively in the last 6 months – my congratulations to the whole Not Just Travel team, they are worthy winners."