MSC Cruises Celebrates Canadian Travel Partners with Excellence Awards
by Marsha Mowers /
(L-R) MSC Cruises Canada Country Manager Ian Patterson, True Partner of the Year Award winner Rosa DeRienzo of Expedia Cruises Laval and MSC Cruises Canada BDM, Quebec, Annie Archambault. Photo: MSC Cruises
Canadian travel advisors were honoured by MSC Cruises at its annual Travel Partner Excellence Awards, celebrating retailers who have been pivotal to the brand’s success.
“The success of MSC Cruises Canada wouldn’t be possible without the incredible dedication of our travel partners,” said Ian Patterson, Country Manager, MSC Cruises Canada.
“We are incredibly fortunate to work with such passionate and experienced travel partners and agencies who share our unique cruise experiences, including the unparalleled luxury of the MSC Yacht Club, and have been vital in expanding our presence and creating unforgettable experiences for our guests.”
The Awards included three new categories this year:
MSC Yacht Club Retail Partner of the Year: Awarded to Trevello Travel Group, for its outstanding efforts in promoting MSC Cruises’ exclusive luxury experience, MSC Yacht Club.
True Partner of the Year: Presented to Rosa DeRienzo of Expedia Cruises Laval, this award recognizes a partner who has gone beyond the role of selling cruises and exemplifies MSC’s dedication to sharing the beauty of the world with current and future generations, fostering deep connections and inspiring a sense of global discovery.
MSC Cruises “NUOVO” Partner of The Year: Awarded to Le Voyagiste de Québec, this category recognizes the top-performing new partner of the year for outstanding collaboration and contributions to MSC Cruises’ success.
Other winners included:
Consortia Partner of the Year: Expedia Cruises
Ontario Partner of the Year: UCruising
Western Quebec Partner of the Year: Accès Croisières et Voyages
Eastern Quebec and Atlantic Canada Partner of the Year: Expedia Cruises Newfoundland
Western and Central Canada Partner of the Year: Expedia Cruises False Creek
MSC Cruises is preparing for an exciting 2025 highlighted by the arrival of MSC World America, setting sail from PortMiami on April 9.

