Tui has announced major changes to its leadership in the UK and at group level, and there has also been a change at the top at British Airways Holidays. Elsewhere, a familiar face in the agent world returns to travel
The luxury river line said while the launch of the first Colombia-based vessel – AmaMagdalena – has been delayed, the second remains on schedule and will launch in June 2025
The new Riviera Explorer platform features brand updates, bite-sized training modules and selling kits for agents with different levels of experience to use
’Strong support from our travel agent partners has allowed us to once again take share from land-based peers as we attract even more new-to-cruise guests," said Josh Weinstein
Caron, who has has held senior leadership roles across product, purchasing, cruise and distribution during her 24-year Tui career, will leave the company at the end of September
Newmarket Holidays has bolstered support for agents in the North East, while Intrepid Travel has brought in two new partnerships managers – elsewhere, Riviera Travel has appointed a new business development manager in Ireland
‘Cruise has always represented exceptional value for money and been able to shout about it with conviction – we need to strike a balance between higher price points and customer experience,’ writes World Travel Holdings MD Alison Earnshaw for TTG
Phil Shipman tells TTG about his cruise education and why it is crucial that travel agents experience Avalon Waterways’ fleet otherwise they will struggle to understand the line’s product offering
Victoria Mekong, which launched in 2019, will operate six departures between January and November 2026 on behalf of the river cruise and escorted touring specialist
Is your client hesitant about dipping their toe in the ocean cruising waters? Here’s a small-ship alternative that could persuade them to change their mind, says our writer
Princess president John Padgett and UK boss Eithne Williamson stressed the importance of fly-cruise bookings and how growing that side of the business would help the line gain a stronger foothold in the UK and Ireland
Late December can be the ideal time to book a trip, but how jolly does it feel when you’re away from home for Christmas? We canvassed the trade for their experiences
