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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.