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Ambassador Cruise Line names Karen Cameron deputy head of trade

Cameron steps up from divisional sales manager role with the no-fly cruise line

PortMiami welcomes first cruise ship following shore power breakthrough

The shore power berths were installed through a partnership between Miami-Dade County, Florida Power & Light Company and Carnival Corp

Greece hints at capping cruise guest numbers in holiday hotspots

Prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to introduce a cap on the number of cruise ship arrivals into certain Greek destinations next year

New Silversea boss weighs up major deployment changes

The line’s new chief told the trade he was bringing in a lot of resources to enhance the customer experience

Royal boss reveals plan to target Utopia of the Seas at the short-cruise market

The 5,668-passenger ship will operate weekend cruises out of Port Canaveral to Perfect Day at CocoCay in the Bahamas

Explora II successfully completes sea trials ahead of maiden voyage

The MSC Group-owned luxury cruise line has finished the testing phase of its second ship, Explora II.

Royal Caribbean 'to name new EMEA chief in the next two weeks'

The line turned heads last month when it announced Ben Bouldin would move to China in August, ending a 10-year stint working in the UK and Irish market for the brand

Silversea officially names Silver Ray ahead of first cruise

Luxury line has also announced Dr Maria Josefina Olascoaga as ship’s godmother

Cunard to offer 120 additional agent ship visit places this year

The visits will take place across the line’s ships later this year

Finalists revealed for Travel Industry Awards by TTG 2024

The shortlist has been revealed ahead of the show-stopping ceremony in London on 26 September

Sandals chief to take over at HX in management reshuffle

HX, formerly Hurtigruten Expeditions, has appointed a former Sandals Resorts boss as its new chief executive

SeaDream fits both vessels with shore power connectivity

SeaDream Yacht Club has completed an upgrade of its two ships, adding shore power connectivity to both to avoid emissions in port

MSC's Antonio Paradiso: 'We're in a golden age for cruise'

MSC Group international sales vice-president shares his reasons for optimism with Harry Kemble, including the key role travel agents continue to play in the company’s success

Windstar to return to Alaska and Japan with new ship

The small-ship line last sailed in the two destinations in 2023 prior to moving Star Breeze to be a year-round ship in Tahiti

Cunard names David Jones as new UK sales boss following Struthers departure

Jones becomes Cunard’s new vice-president global marketing and UK/EMEA sales

Hurtigruten makes ‘strategic move’ to boost brand awareness

Prini Patel has previously worked for escorted touring specialist Jules Verne, Silversea Cruises and Travelpack during her 20-year travel career

Virgin Voyages: 'We have some Brilliant news!'

SJ Walker, director of sales at Virgin Voyages, looks ahead to the launch of Brilliant Lady and highlights the line’s brand-new rewards programme for agents

Crystal promotes Stephen Joyner following Andy Magowan's exit

The ultra-luxury cruise line has also localised reservations teams in different international markets in recent weeks as part of its efforts to provide more trade support

Emerald Cruises confirms Azzurra repositioning next winter

Emerald Cruises has detailed new itineraries in the Caribbean for one of its ships following the continued conflict in the Middle East

Dondra Ritzenthaler: 'When I started out in travel I never thought I would be a CEO'

Celebrity Cruises’ former senior vice-president of sales announced she was ’retiring’ last year before Azamara contacted her with an offer she couldn’t turn down

Why Cunard picked a city to be Queen Anne's godparent

It is thought to be the first time a cruise line has decided to honour a ship in this way

Cunard reveals ‘icons’ to represent Queen Anne's ‘godparent’ at naming

The line’s 2,996-passenger Queen Anne ship began carrying passengers exactly a month ago

Oceania Cruises' Marina returns with new restaurants and updated guest rooms

Marina will return to service with three new dining options and refurbished accommodation

TTG Riviera Fest 2024: Fizzy quizzy Friday

So you think you know Riviera? Pour yourself a glass of bubbly and join us to test your knowledge of the Riviera brand and its products. Plus, two lucky agents will win a spot on the Burgundy, River Rhône and Provence cruise fam trip.