Gill's Cruise Centre

Gill’s Cruise Centre is an independent cruise travel agent based in Cardiff, Wales.
== Company History ==
Gill’s Cruise Centre is the trading name of E & M E Gill Ltd. The company originally started as a bakery and was founded in March 1953 by Robert Gill in Rhiwbina, Cardiff.
Due to the emergence of large confectioners and bakeries Gill soon diversified the business and started a travel agent, which initially operated alongside the bakery selling British Rail train tickets. This side of the business soon outgrew the bakery and became the first suburban travel agent in Wales. By 1957 Gill’s Travel was not only selling train tickets but a selection of other holidays including cruises.Fast Growth 50: Fastest growing firms in Wales
In 1989 Robert Gill retired and handed control of the company to his son Alistair Gill.
== The Company Today ==
Travel company 'WeCruise' acquired assets of Gill's Cruise Centre, after the company stopped trading on April 18, 2011 following a period of 55 years in the cruise business.
== References ==
== External links ==
* www.wecruise.co.uk
* Travel Daily News: Britain sees 20% increase in UK cruise departures
* Travel Trade Gazette: Gill's Cruise reports ex-UK cruises surge
* Gill’s Cruise Centre win P&O ‘Greatest percentage growth South 2010′ award
Category:Travel agencies
Category:Companies based in Cardiff