Programme

MONDAY 24 NOVEMBER

14:00-14:10 Welcome to TTG Expedition Cruise Fest
An introduction to TTG Expedition Cruise Fest from TTG's head of partner content Madeleine Barber, including what agents can expect to learn across the week, as well as details of the prizes up for grabs and how to win them.


14:10-14:40 Charting the changes in expedition cruise: how to sell in 2026 and beyond
Whether you’re switching on to selling expedition cruise or are looking to enhance your existing sales, this is where to learn everything you need to know about the sector heading into 2026. What are the trends to tap into? How are customer expectations and behaviours changing? What are the key expedition cruise milestones in 2026 and beyond?

• Chair: Charlotte Cullinan, content writer, TTG Media
• Akvile Marozaite, CEO, Expedition Cruise Network
• Mark Walter, director of sales Northern Europe, HX Expeditions

14:40-15:10 Targeting tales: experts’ sales secrets
What type of customer is best suited to an expedition cruise? And how should you go about pitching and selecting their perfect far-flung adventure? Expert sellers share their tips for making a successful sale.

• Chair: Madeleine Barber, head of partner content, TTG Media
• Sarah Meadowcroft, managing director, Global Travel & Cruise
• Lee Trowbridge, Your Holiday co-owner, Not Just Travel

TUESDAY 25 NOVEMBER

10:00-10:30 A beginner’s guide to expedition cruise
This one’s for the newbies and agents requiring a refresher. How does expedition cruise differ from ocean and river cruise? What do you as an agent need to do differently when selling this sector? And what are the myths that need busting?

• Bernie Carter, Atlas Ocean Voyages

10:30-11:00 From poles to paradise: what awaits beyond the ship
From the polar regions to warm-weather expedition cruise destinations, learn about the range of different activities and adventures clients can have when they step off the ship.

• Bethany Brown, business development sales support, AE Expeditions

WEDNESDAY 26 NOVEMBER

10:30-11:00 A word about wildlife: what, where and when?
Wildlife encounters are a core element within expedition cruise itineraries, but how do you know when and where the best experiences take place? This session will break it down so you can get it spot on, every time.

• Jason Flesher, director of discovery operations, Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours

14:30-15:00 Exploring with purpose: how is citizen science driving positive change?
How can an expedition cruise drive positive change? Learn all about the citizen science projects adventurers can get onboard with when they choose to sail to the world’s most wild and remote places.

• Dr Emily Baxter, science and education manager, HX Expeditions 
   

THURSDAY 27 NOVEMBER

• 10:00-10:20 AE Expeditions
• 10:20-10:40 Aranui Cruises
• 10:40-11:00 Atlas Ocean Voyages
   

FRIDAY 28 NOVEMBER

• 10:00-10:20 HX Expeditions
• 10:20-10:40 Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours
• 10:40-11:00 Swan Hellenic
• 11:00-11:10 Closing remarks