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UK cruise sector ‘struggling to keep up with post-Covid demand’
Global cruise passenger numbers are expected to go up to almost 40 million by 2027
The discounts are available on the line’s 56-stateroom twin yachts SeaDream I and SeaDream II
SeaDream Yacht Club doubles Norway cruises in 2026 following ‘record’ sales
The programme includes two itineraries – Trollfjord & Lofoten Islands and Yachting The Norwegian Fjords
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Six ways to sell Regent’s new Seven Seas Grandeur
Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ newest ship Seven Seas Grandeur has set sail. We highlight six unique selling points to help you boost sales
Nick Hughes joins Princess from Gold Medal where he is currently sales director, tour operations
Nick Hughes to join Scenic Group as sales director UK and Ireland
Hughes to trade similar role at Princess Cruises for new post with Scenic and Emerald Cruises
Agents shouldn’t fear selling river cruises, says Uniworld UK boss
According to Townson, agents need to take advantage of the opportunities presented by the river cruises market
Advantage 'upbeat' about 2024 wave season as millennials get onboard
Advantage 'upbeat' about 2024 wave season as millennials get onboard
According to head of commercial John Sullivan, Latitude members have reasons to be cheerful despite the ongoing geopolitical and economic situation
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Advantage promotes Jonny Peat to senior commercial manager
The consortium said over the past 18 months, Peat had led a number of key initiatives, contributed to Advantage growing cruise revenue to more than £500 million
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Advantage Travel Partnership sets aim to double cruise members next year
According to newly-appointed senior commercial manager Jonny Peat, the number of Latitude members will go up to 600 over the next year
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Focus on first-time cruisers, Clia boss urges agents
According to Harmer, agents should entice new customers by offering them a cruise proposition similar to their usual land holiday
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Riverside Luxury Cruises boss on line's surprise expansion and UK growth plans
Gregor Gerlach shares his plans for the line with Harry Kemble
Fred Olsen super-fan celebrates 2,500 cruise nights with line
Retired fish and chip shop owner Kevin Harrison first sailed with Fred Olsen in 1993
Royal Group claims 'industry milestone' with new biofuel trial
Celebrity Apex to return to the UK in 2025 after inaugural season next summer
Celebrity Apex will sail a full season from Southampton for the first time next summer before returning the following year
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'Lobbying to get second UK-based Celebrity ship is constant,' says UK boss
Celebrity Cruises last had two ships homeporting in the UK in 2013
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Hays seeking to build cruise sales to a third of its business
Cruise is predicted to account for 25% of the agency’s business this year - but head of cruise commercial Catriona Parsons wants more
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New aviation and maritime ministers named following govt reshuffle
Anthony Browne and Lord Davies of Gower will take up the briefs vacated by Baroness Vere
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Riviera set to reveal biggest-ever peaks campaign amid soaring sales
Head of trade Thomas Morgan confirmed Riviera was targeting a 30-35% increase in agent business during peaks
Irene Hays will name P&O's new ship Iona and serve as its godmother
Hays Travel 'investing in second peaks' for 2024 as consumers hold back spend
UK’s largest independent agency is putting a strong focus on the lates market next year
Panache Cruises makes senior hires as it fixes sights on becoming £100m business
Panache aiming to become 'world's largest luxury cruise retailer by 2030'
The Chorley-based agency is also looking to increase its tour operations business next year
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Cruise Circle's head of product Mark Godden moves to Oceania Cruises
Godden spent seven years at the Bolsover-based OTA before taking up a sales manager role at the cruise line this week
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Wendy Wu Tours to fund scholarship programme in Cambodia
The Asia specialist will underwrite the programme for 25 underprivileged children in Siem Reap
On the Beach making headway in premium and long-haul segments
The Big Question: Is it finally time to turn APD into an environmental tax?
Air Passenger Duty was introduced as a ’green’ tax in the mid-90s, but should the proceeds go towards cleaning up travel’s operations rather than general taxation?
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MSC Cruises confirms order for two more LNG ships
The line’s first LNG ship – MSC World Europa – launched in November last year
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Trade ‘ridiculously important’ to Celebrity Cruises, says president
Laura Hodges Bethge reaffirmed the line’s commitment agents as it took delivery of newest ship, Celebrity Ascent
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Carol Cabezas stands down as president of Azamara amid leadership shake-up
Small-ship specialist names new executive leadership team