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‘More people have stood on the top of Mt Everest than landed on this Alaskan shore’
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
Quark 'in conversation' with shipyards and operators as search for new ships gathers pace
The three-ship expedition line insists any vessel that joins the fleet will carry fewer than 200 passengers
‘Without agents, Exodus probably wouldn't be a household name’
Quark plans to invest more into 'pivotal' UK market as need to educate agents intensifies
The polar-only line promises to ’stick to what we’re good at’ and not diversify its product range by offering sailings in the Med or Galapagos
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Ponant adds second catamaran to boutique 'Spirit of Ponant' fleet
La Desirade joins the Spirit of Ponant programme, offering seven- and 14-day voyages exploring southern Corsica and Sardinia
HX's sales chief shares vision to retain claim to being 'UK's top expedition cruise line'
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
‘How Silversea's agent resources help me secure round-the-world cruises’
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
Specialist line's sales chief: 'Expedition cruise market is at its limit'
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
Hurtigruten's unique offering In The Spotlight
Discover everything you need to know about Hurtigruten’s various voyages, with a chance to win a £100 Lifestyle voucher
TTNG's new cruise sales director unveils conference and ship charter plans
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
ECN chief cautions against discounting but won't 'police' members' sales tactics
Trade body’s chief acknowledges discounting is happening in the expedition cruise market, but says it’s not ’part of its mission’ to police lines
Selar's debut programmes 85% sold as maiden vessel nears completion
The eco line hopes to operate a 10-vessel fleet by 2036 and plans to launch its first boat in November next year
Travel brands ‘need a bit more carrot and stick when it comes to decarbonising’

Felix Hamer, expedition line HX’s strategy manager (sustainability), said brands shouldn’t be afraid of admitting they are at the start of a journey, and should start taking whatever action they can – even if it starts with low-hanging fruit – with a focus on transparency rather than perfection in the first instance.

InteleTravel, Crystal Cruises and Tui: all the latest travel trade people moves
Moves this week include InteleTravel recruiting Advantage Travel Partnership’s Kelly Cookes, while Carnival Cruise Line’s former international sales director Luke Smith has joined an ultra-luxury cruise line
Travel Zing launches cruise brand – and immediately bags two £10k bookings
Scottish agency Travel Zing has capitalised on the growing appetite for cruise holidays by revisiting an old idea and launching a cruise-focused brand, Cruizing
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Former Jetline and Forever Cruises bosses to open cruise and package division at Skylord Travel
Seven former Jetline Travel staff have moved to seat-only specialist Skylord Travel to set up a new cruise and holidays division
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Jetline Travel’s £4.7 million debts outlined in creditors’ report
Unsecured creditors owed part of the £4.7 million debt run up by Jetline are unlikely to receive any payments, administrators say, with only Barclays likely to receive the full amount owed and staff being the only preferential creditors
Tui, Riviera Travel, MSC Cruises: all the latest travel trade people moves
Moves this week include Attraction World Group chief financial officer Joe Hyland taking the top job, while MSC Cruises hires former Balkan Holidays RSM Natasha Smith
“My client's partner proposed in front of penguins for £24,000 – here’s what happened next”
Ross Johnson, founder of Travlux, chose Ponant to be his first ever Antarctica booking after being wowed by one its educational trips. 
HX planning 'statement' fam for UK and Irish agents to mark 130th anniversary
The 500-passenger Fridtjof Nansen ship will be ’filled’ with travel agents, according to global sales chief Nathaniel Sherborne
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Everything you need to know about Ponant Explorations' luxury icebreaker, Le Commandant Charcot
Travellers can follow in the footsteps of the great polar explorers and head to the remotest parts of the world with Ponant Explorations’ Le Commandant Charcot
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Viking's unique offerings and extensive programme In The Spotlight
Learn how to sell Viking’s river, ocean and expedition cruises in our new In The Spotlight video. You’ll discover why Viking’s unique offering suits curious travellers, hear about the extensive range of destinations available and find out what sets the line apart, so you can sell it with confidence
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions to enter river cruise market
The initial agreement with Transcend Cruises will run through to at least 2028
Anthony Daniels leaves Hurtigruten after nine years
Ponant 'ready' to host more UK clients with agents now making £2,000 in commission
The French cruise line hosted an intensive seminar as part of its mission to attract more British and Irish passengers