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MSC Cruises urges consumers to discover cruising 'in a conscious way' in new ad

The ’For a greater beauty’ campaign will air in more than 30 countries, including the UK on Channel 5 and video on demand

Silversea to disembark passengers to avoid Red Sea ports amid rising tensions

The line is in the process of organising flights home for the passengers impacted by its decision

Alex Delamere-White confirmed as HX chief commercial officer

The announcement comes as part of the expedition travel provider’s rebrand, which started late last year

Celebrity Cruises to push premium message to trade in new programme

The line will launch a new marketing educational programme for trade marketers working at cruise-selling agencies later this month

Riviera boosts trade team with key account manager appointment

Lloyd Morris said he was looking forward to “supporting trade partners in growing their Riviera sales”

Icon of the Seas arrives at homeport ahead of debut sailing

The world’s largest cruise ship will operate Caribbean itineraries calling into Royal’s private island – Perfect Day at CocoCay – in The Bahamas

A&K plans to launch new-build vessel on Nile next year

The luxury tour operator will add to its Nile-based river fleet in autumn 2025

Cruise sales surprise boosts Hays Travel’s ‘record-breaking’ Sunshine Saturday

Hays Travel completes a record-breaking day of sales in the first Saturday of 2024 with cruise bookings significantly up on the previous year

Silversea christens latest ultra-luxury ship Silver Nova

Silversea has held its official christening ceremony for Silver Nova, naming the ship’s godmother as celebrity chef Nina Compton

Travel industry veteran to lead training at Tour America brands

Neasa McHugh left Irish travel agency Tour America in 2009 but has now returned to lead training and development at the company

Oceania Cruises 'bakes' gratuities into cruise fare following agent feedback

The cruise line hopes the move to include gratuities in fares will provide more sales opportunities to ’valued’ travel agent partners in the UK and Ireland

Celestyal to move to year-round operations with new Persian Gulf programme

The line will operate seven-night Desert Days itineraries from Doha from 9 November

‘We're expecting better sales this weekend’: brighter outlook after overcast Sunshine Saturday

Traditionally, agents expect sales levels to be at their highest at the start of the year as customers book their holidays after days spent discussing getaways with family and friends over Christmas

Former Crystal River Cruises boss joins SeaDream Yacht Club

Littlejohn joins the boutique luxury cruise line after finishing a long-term consulting agreement with Silversea Cruises

‘Eurovision partnership gives Royal huge appeal', says UK boss

Ben Bouldin, the line’s EMEA vice-president, decided to push for a partnership with Eurovision after failing to secure tickets to last year’s event

Arrival figures: are there better ways to measure tourism success?

Is chasing ever higher visitor numbers sustainable? And is it even the best way for destinations to measure tourism success?

APT launches BDM recruitment drive following national account manager appointment

APT and Travelmarvel is currently recruiting for two BDMs following Robin Griffiths’ promotion and ahead of the departure of Koral Lipton

Albania, Zambia and Shropshire named as 'destinations to watch' this year

Abta says 2024 will be the year travel volumes return to 2019 levels, with Albania, Aruba, Zambia and Shropshire named among 10 destinations agents should keep their eye on this year

Royal Caribbean to partner with Eurovision Song Contest for 2024 and 2025

EMEA vice president Ben Bouldin said that the partnership will bring about “the very best of world-class live entertainment and fusion of cultures from all over”

Your essential cruise guide to making the most of wave season

To help you make the most of this critical period for selling cruise, we’ve compiled these expert tips from four Clia Cruise Masters.

Celestyal hires ex-Virgin Voyages trade marketing executive

Sebastien Pelisse will focus on working with the trade in the UK and Australia to deliver events and boost awareness of Celestyal’s brand and products

American Queen Voyages unveils new trade preview brochure

The digital brochure excludes pricing and a trade call to action so agents can send it directly to customers with tailor-made quotes and their own contact details

Rob Scott: 'The success of P&O Cruises is all down to agents'

P&O Cruises’ Rob Scott tells Harry Kemble about his plans to get the trade even more involved in the line’s future growth, and the partnerships helping to entice new customers

Explora Journeys aims first UK wave offer at new-to-cruise passengers

The line’s UK and Ireland managing director Antonio Paradiso said he was ‘hopeful’ the offer would attract ‘a new generation of guests’