Cruiseabout Tauranga has won the central North Island Retail NZ Top Shop Awards, reflecting the strong growth of the Bay of Plenty cruise market.
Cruiseabout's Tauranga office beat Bike Barn Taupo, Barkers Garage Hamilton, Mitre 10 Mega Hamilton, Mitre 10 Mega Te Awamutu and Warehouse Stationary, at The Base Hamilton, for the top award.
Cruiseabout is the specialist cruise division of Flight Centre New Zealand. Cruiseabout spokesman Danny Bodger said it was a fantastic achievement for the Tauranga store and a credit to team leader Nichola Edgecombe and staff members Reese King, Mandy Hooper, Brooke Wanoa and Jane Hudson.
"Winning this award is a real testament to their hard work and commitment to their clients."
Cruising was one of the fastest-growing sectors of the travel industry, with demand continuing to grow year on year, particularly in Tauranga, he said.