Does Svalbard still deliver as a destination? Why are regulations on the rise and how do cruise lines feel about this trend? Everything we learned from Expedition Cruise Network's second conference
TTG quizzed more than 100 travel agents to identify what they need from suppliers to sell cruise confidently, and where they are increasing their focus in this ever-expanding sector
A Svalbard circumnavigation onboard a small ship still delivers the quintessential Arctic cruise experience – despite stricter environmental regulations
In our diverse market, customers require clear insight and need agents to offer genuine expertise. They want to feel reassured their holiday is being planned by someone who understands the ships, the destinations and the differences between the lines. In short, knowledge has become a crucial currency.
Andrew Turner said agents enjoyed the two recent overnight ship visits in Scotland before highlighting how these educationals still had their limitations
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There’s a remote cruise your clients can do that will extend their Alaska bragging rights even further – the Aleutian Islands with HX Hurtigruten Expeditions
Line’s vice-president and managing director, Europe and global sales enablement tells Harry Kemble how the expedition line’s protracted separation from Hurtigruten Group has finally left it in charge of its own destiny
Agent Hannah Vincent’s first-hand experience of Silversea saved the day for a late-booking cruise client and paved the way for a 140-day follow-up voyage. She explains how she combines her expertise with the line’s extensive trade tools and support
The one-ship expedition line often calls into the UK as it repositions its Sea Spirit vessel from Antarctica to Arctic, which gives agents a chance to explore onboard
John Wilson, Celebrity Cruises’ former EMEA sales director, told TTG there’s an opportunity for TTNG to capture a larger share of the cruise market, with ocean cruise currently accounting for nearly a quarter of members’ sales
