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The strikes will take place over 23-26 December and 28-31 December (Credit: iStock)
Clia to host agent webinar ahead of new EU border rules taking effect
The trade body will welcome its agent members to hear about updates on the EU’s Entry-Exit System (EES) and the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) at the 16 September webinar
Extinction Rebellion calls for ‘immediate end to the cruise industry’ as new ship targeted
Royal Caribbean International’s Serenade of the Seas has become the latest cruise ship to be targeted by climate activists across northern Europe this summer
The luxury travel booking trends for 2025 agents need to know
Solo female travel, China and VIP access are just some of the things luxury advisors need to prioritise
These agents found the recipe to success for new-to-cruise bookings
If the range of cruises out there seems mind-boggling, you are not alone. Abigail Healy tracks down expert cruise sellers to share stories of how they found first timers their ideal match
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Jet2.com inks flight supply deals with Fred Olsen and Princess
Passengers who book 2025 Mediterranean fly-cruises with both lines next year can choose from five UK airports
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Ambassador becomes latest line to be targeted by climate action groups
The line has apologised to guests affected by its decision to dock in IJmuiden on Sunday (18 August) due to climate activists protesting in Amsterdam
Christmas delays are predicted at Passport Control (Credit: iStock)
Heathrow strike: Border officials confirm peak time strike this month
Members of the PCS union at Heathrow who check passports are set to strike during one of the busiest weekends of the year
Cruise lines race to replace Bermuda and Puerto Rico calls as Ernesto approaches
The US National Hurricane Center (NHC) confirmed a hurricane watch is in effect for the British island territory of Bermuda
How agents can use new selling guide to boost expedition cruise sales
TTG has partnered with the Expedition Cruise Network (ECN) to create a comprehensive expedition cruise selling guide for travel agents
Virgin Voyages taps demand for eclipse cruises with new programme
The adults-only cruise line’s new range of ’marvellous voyages’ will coincide with an expected total eclipse on 12 August 2026
'Cruise has to demonstrate to the communities it visits it's doing the right thing'
MSC Cruises’ vice president of sustainability and ESG, Linden Coppell, talks TTG through the line’s latest sustainability achievements, including the use of liquefied natural gas
Disney Cruise Line to launch four new ships over five-year period
The new ships will increase Disney Cruise Line’s fleet to 13 vessels
Virgin Voyages' UK sailings, special offers and new itineraries In The Spotlight
Hear all about Virgin Voyages’ ex-UK sailings this summer, a special promotion you can offer clients and the raft of new itineraries available, in this new Virgin Voyages In The Spotlight video
TTG VV Fest gets under way with five free cruises for agents
Virgin Voyages: 'Resilient Lady is nearly here!'
SJ Walker, director of sales at Virgin Voyages, talks about the line’s third ship’s debut in Portsmouth
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Cruise industry veteran Danny Giles resigns as Ponant BDM
The French cruise line thanked Giles for his ’dedication and professionalism’ after more than two-and-a-half-years in his role
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Cruise lines told to use economic might to become clean fuel 'pioneers'
Lobby group Transport & Environment called for ’faster and more stringent climate requirements’ for cruise lines to help achieve environmental goals in a report published on Thursday (8 August)
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Book now to double your P&O Cruises Shine points
The Holiday with Shine incentive doubles the value of travel agents’ Shine points if they book before 16 August; redeemable against any new 2024 or 2025 P&O Cruises holiday.
Antarctica was one of the first destinations Wildfoot sold when it launched 34 years ago
What does the expedition cruise sector have in store over the next two years?
From the Arctic to Antarctica, and every expedition destination in between, Harry Kemble identifies the opportunities for agents wanting to sell more adventurous cruises in 2024, 2025 and 2026 – as well as some of the potential barriers they need to be aware of
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Travel Counsellors seeks experts to 'empower' new-to-cruise agents
The homeworking giant has launched its Set Sail programme and is looking to appoint cruise experts to support both seasoned cruise experts as well as new-to-cruise agents
Crystal Cruises to 'enhance' trade tools following launch of new booking engine
The ultra-luxury cruise line launched its new booking engine on 1 August, two years after it was acquired by A&K Travel Group
Spending with travel agents continues to defy slowdown – Barclays
Spending with travel agents continues to defy slowdown – Barclays
Barclays Consumer Spend shows spending with travel agents is still increasing, bucking a downward trend in card transactions in July
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Video captures stunning first look at Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship
The 4,000-passenger vessel is slated to launch in December with a maiden eastern Caribbean cruise from Port Canaveral
Expedition Cruise Network to host its first-ever awards in October
The ceremony will award prizes across 14 categories – five for the travel trade, seven for expedition cruise lines and two special ones
Virgin Atlantic to axe Nassau and Providenciales routes in Caribbean shake-up
Virgin Atlantic to axe Nassau and Providenciales routes in Caribbean shake-up
Virgin Atlantic confirms two route closures as it reshuffles its winter 2024/25 timetable, while extending a South Africa service