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TTG VV Fest 2024: Best of British afternoon tea
Join the Virgin Voyages team for afternoon tea and a deep dive into how the brand is supporting the UK market. From UK sailings to a dedicated UK Sales Crew, Virgin Voyages is here to support you over a thirst-quenching cuppa.
TTG VV Fest 2024: Dined and dazzled
Award-winning, Michelin Star-inspired and just absolutely delicious! Dining onboard Virgin Voyages is an indulgent experience – this session explores why the food looks and tastes so good.
TTG VV Fest 2024: Who would love a Virgin Voyage?
Discover the diverse demographics of Virgin Voyages’ Sailors and learn who they are, what they love and why they choose Virgin Voyages.
TTG VV Fest 2024: Ahoy First Mates!
Pair your Sailors to their perfect voyage. Whether you’ve got a group of friends seeking a glamorous girls’ trip, a luxury-loving couple or a multi-generational family of adults, tune in to learn about Virgin Voyages’ best itineraries and discover an adventure for everyone.
Hays Travel invests in millennial and Gen Z-focused cruise booking app
My Kind of Cruise has more than 300,000 users across its mobile app, tablet and web platforms, which it claims are predominantly millennials and Gen Zs
Disney Cruise Line to offer first Japanese holidays in 2029 with new ship
Disney has confirmed a joint venture in Japan, which will see it operate a branded cruise ship there from early 2029
Royal delivers ‘much-needed’ Hurricane Beryl supplies to Grenada
The 2,416-passenger Rhapsody of the Seas is currently operating a programme of seven-day round-trip Southern Caribbean cruises from San Juan, Puerto Rico
Don’t have clients for Virgin Voyages? Think again! TTG VV Fest takeaways
Don’t have clients for Virgin Voyages? Think again! TTG VV Fest takeaways
The “sweet spot” age of a prospective Virgin Voyages client may not be what you expect...
Beryl is set to reach the Yucatan area late on Thursday (Credit: David Vives / Unsplash)
Hurricane Beryl 'will have a marked effect on perception of Mexico's climate'
Mabrian’s Perception of Climate Index points to a fall in traveller perception of Mexico’s Caribbean coast as a favourable climate following Hurricane Beryl
Royal boss says Icon-class ship launch in Europe 'not a gazillion years away'
The family-focused line’s first Icon ship entered the market earlier this year with a maiden voyage from the US
Silver Nova will become the 12th ship in Silversea's fleet when it launches in August
Silversea faces flak from trade after relocating UK call centre
Several of Silversea’s agent partners flagged issues to TTG – on condition of anonymity – after Silversea moved its UK call centre to the Philippines
Virgin Voyages' First Mates Appreciation Month In The Spotlight
Discover everything about Virgin Voyages’ First Mates’ Appreciation Month in July, a special offer available throughout the month and why your clients need to join the Virgin Voyages Sailing Club.
P&O Cruises adds new regional airports to support fly-cruise programme
The additional flights from Cardiff, Newcastle and Glasgow bring the number of regional fly-cruise departures to 24
Crystal signs deal with Fincantieri for two new-builds
The Italian shipbuilding firm said the first vessel is scheduled to launch in spring 2028 while more details about the second ship will be revealed ’in due course’
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Carnival Corp in 'position of strength' as new-to-cruise levels jump
The cruise giant says it possesses ’meaningful pricing power’ due to strong demand for 2025 sailings and no fleet capacity growth next year
Celestyal to deploy new ship to operate expanded Arabian Gulf programme
The Greek islands specialist has announced Celestyal Discovery will join Celestyal Journey in the Arabian Gulf for the winter 2025 season
'Saga's bosses have been at pains to challenge perceptions of what Saga stands for' (Credit: Saga Cruises)
Saga focused on ‘sustainable’ growth as cruise sales soar
The over-50s specialist reported booked revenue is 14% up against the same period last year in a trading update on Tuesday (25 June)
TTG VV Fest gets under way with five free cruises for agents
TTG VV Fest gets under way with five free cruises for agents
TTG VV Fest returns for its second year on 24 June, with a week-long schedule of free, virtual training sessions, which will see five agents win cruises worth up to £3,500.
Ex-Cook agent joins Oceania Cruises as regional sales executive
Kal Sindhu joins Oceania from Travelbag, and brings experience too from his early career at Thomas Cook
Regent Seven Seas reveals name of next ship
The ultra-luxury line will launch Seven Seas Prestige in 2026 before adding another new vessel to its fleet in 2029
Explora I will now sail in the Caribbean from October 2024 to April 2025
Explora Journeys forced to delay launch of second ship
Both Explora Journeys ships have now been delayed coming out of the Fincantieri shipyard where they were built
Cruise lines team up to create new Fred Olsen Travel concept store
Cunard, Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises, Princess Cruises and Seabourn have each agreed a three-year deal in return for in-store branding at the concept store
Royal Caribbean names Celebrity Cruises' Gerard Nolan as new EMEA chief
Nolan has worked at Royal Caribbean Group since 2016 and will succeed China-bound Ben Bouldin
Scenic to reward agents with series of dinners this autumn
Places will be randomly allocated to 40 agents who make a booking from the new programme or who ’go above and beyond to promote the new season’