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TTG Riviera Fest 2024: Meet the team
Say hello to Riviera’s trade team and learn how they can help you sell sensational holidays.
TTG Riviera Fest 2024: Agent take
Which clients are the right clients for Riviera’s river and ocean cruises, yacht holidays and touring adventures? Expert agents share their tips for matching different types of client to their perfect Riviera adventure.
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P&O Cruises introduces new infection control measures onboard Ventura
The line has introduced various measures – including delaying embarkation – following discussions with the Southampton Port Health Authority and the UK Health Security Agency
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Celebrity Cruises raises the bar for The Retreat guests
Feedback from the trade and guests encouraged the line to enhance the onboard spaces in The Retreat
TTG Riviera Fest 2024: Why, why, why... Riviera?
TTG quizzes Riviera on what makes them different from other cruise lines and tour operators, including how they offer your customers great value for money.
TTG Riviera Fest 2024: Hot off the press
Riviera tells TTG all the latest product news across its river cruise, ocean cruise and touring portfolios, and shares advice for how best to communicate this to your customers.
Clients snubbing new cruise programmes in favour of late deals, say agents
Agents have told TTG new cruise programmes are not having the same impact as they did before the pandemic, with customers opting for a late deal instead of planning years ahead
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Quark Expeditions recruits Domes Resorts' Nick Hindle as BDM
The expedition cruise line hailed Hindle’s ’wealth of knowledge and robust network of agent contacts’
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Industry veteran Andy Magowan to leave Crystal Cruises this week
Magowan whose cruise career spans more than three decades is leaving the ultra-luxury line after 17 months
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Ben Bouldin to take charge of Royal Caribbean China this summer
Bouldin will head up the Royal Caribbean International brand in China after 10 years with the cruise line
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Six things agents need to be aware of when selling cruises this summer
Hundreds of agents at Clia’s annual conference heard from industry leaders about potential sticking points ranging from sustainability and brand perception to the upcoming general election
Marella Cruises has had to replan itineraries following the conflict in the Middle East
Tui confirms repositioning of Marella Discovery 2 this winter
Marella Discovery 2 will homeport in Spain and the Canaries this winter after itineraries in the Middle East and Asia were cancelled due to the situation in Gaza, Tui has confirmed
Cost and weather bigger priorities for holidaymakers than risk, safety and security
The Travel Foundation warns holidaymakers are ignoring risks in holiday destinations and undertaking activities deemed too dangerous at home
Regent teams up with Aston Martin Aramco for Formula One-themed voyage
The luxury cruise line will launch its first Formula One-themed sailing next summer.
'Expect news of new ships next year,' new Azamara boss tells agents
Azamara to open new UK call centre to support 'leading market'
Just days after Silversea moved its UK contact centre to the Philippines, Azamara has announced plans to open a call centre in Welwyn Garden City
Scenic to host 50 UK agents onboard Eclipse next month
The luxury cruise operator will host agent ship visits in the Isle of Man, Dublin, Portrush and Aberdeen between 6 June and 14 June
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Govt vows to keep economy 'ship-shape' following Clia meeting
Tourism minister Julia Lopez met the cruise trade body on the French cruise line’s Le Dumont d’Urville on Tuesday (21 May)
P&O Cruises names airline partners for upcoming winter season
Line decides not to renew its partnership with Malta’s Maleth Aero for its 2024/25 Caribbean fly-cruise programme
Virgin Voyages: 'September has got off to a fantastic start!’
Free sailings to be offered at TTG VV Fest next month
TTG VV Fest is set to return for its second year from 24-28 June and will once again see Virgin Voyages offer free sailings to attendees
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Heathrow Border Force officials set to strike over half-term
PCS union says Border Force members at Heathrow will walk out again over half-term in a continued dispute about rostering
Silver Nova will become the 12th ship in Silversea's fleet when it launches in August
Silversea unveils ‘enhanced’ global service model for agents following sales restructure
TTG understands Silversea is creating a global contact centre for trade reservations in Manila, Philippines
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P&O Cruises passengers isolating following sickness outbreak on Ventura
Isolating affected passengers is one of several protocols the line has introduced to contain the stomach bug
Anthony Daniels leaves Hurtigruten after nine years
Anthony Daniels to join Ponant as UK&I general manager
The cruise line revealed on Friday (17 May) Daniels will focus on forging “stronger relationships with the trade trade” in the UK and Ireland
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Ambassador ship to host 2024 Advantage cruise conference in Amsterdam
The event over 24-27 October will place a focus on how agents can attract a new generation of cruise guests and drive growth throughout the sector