The ABC Associate has increased its accreditation to include cruise ships.

The cruise market performed well in 2015, with the success expected to continue into 2016.

A record number of passengers have travelled through Southampton Cruise Terminal, making it an ideal market to penetrate.

Global Media Hub have exclusive and ABC accredited distribution in the cruise market.

Matt Pryce, Commercial Director at Global Media Hub, said: “Once again we’re delighted to achieve the gold standard of ABC accreditation to give our publishers added peace of mind when utilising our services. The addition of our exclusive cruise terminal distribution to the accreditation is of particular importance and highlights the hard work the team in Southampton have put in to meet the ABC standards.”

Jan Pitt, Executive Director of Client Services at ABC, said: “Congratulations to Global Media Hub for achieving accreditation as a Bulk Distribution Associate for the second year running. After our audit team visited the Southampton cruise ship operation, it was clear GMH's systems and processes met ABC standards and we were pleased to include this element of distribution within their ABC accreditation. The ABC stamp of trust shows Global Media Hub's expertise and commitment to working to industry agreed standards on behalf of its publishing clients.”