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Royal's UK boss outlines 'strong case' to bring third Icon ship to Europe
The first two Icon-class ships are scheduled to operate Caribbean sailings out of the US
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Celebrity to target 100-plus trade marketers with new programme
The line said its Marketing Partner Programme would enable it to ‘work closer with trade partners than ever before’
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Icon of the Seas hailed the 'biggest, baddest ship on the planet'
The ship is scheduled to operate a mix of Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries from Miami until spring 2026
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Can Venice forge a new path for tourism that respects its past?
TTG explores the potential impacts of new curbs on mass tourism to the famous lagoon city, and what they will mean for visitors and residents alike
Anslow joined NCL as senior sales director for the UK and Ireland in November
NCL promotes Gary Anslow as part of renewed commitment to UK and Ireland market
Anslow’s promotion to regional vice-president and head of UK and Ireland comes as part of wider shake-up within NCL, which is also recruiting for two new field-based account executives
Windstar boss promises to 'do more' in the UK and Ireland amid winter sales surge
President Christopher Prelog said 312-passenger Star Legend’s 2023/24 winter programme would soon be full following a surge in demand
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MSC Cruises' Antonio Paradiso handed new expanded role
Antonio Paradiso receives expanded role in recognition of the continued growth and success of the UK and Irish market, MSC Group said
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Royal Caribbean to host nearly 40 agents at Eurovision this May
Line urges agents to ‘book their way to Eurovision’ during peaks, with £500/€500 also up for grabs in each of Royal’s seven UK and Ireland regions for lucky agencies to host the ultimate Eurovision night out
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AE Expeditions expands BDMs' remits as line focuses on new markets
Senior business development manager Andy Tait will assist agents in the Middle East and Africa as well as Europe and the UK
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P&O Cruises to launch shopping centre pop-ups to drive new-to-cruise sales
The stands at Bluewater in Kent and Westfield in Shepherd’s Bush, west London, ‘will bring to life what a guest can experience’ onboard
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Red Sea threat prompts MSC to cancel three cruises
MSC Cruises has cancelled three positioning cruises due to the ongoing danger in the Red Sea posed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels to shipping
The panel shared advice on how to tempt clients on social media. Pictured: customers relaxing onboard Iona
Five ways to improve your social media presence this wave season
Here are five secrets to social media success, which were shared during the P&O Cruises Extraordinary Showcase in December, hosted in partnership with TTG Media. 
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Celebrity Cruises’ UK boss vows to hold pricing as wave sales soar
Giles Hawke told TTG that ‘early indications’ from wave season were ‘positive’ after finishing last year on a ‘massive high’
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MSC Cruises urges consumers to discover cruising 'in a conscious way' in new ad
The ’For a greater beauty’ campaign will air in more than 30 countries, including the UK on Channel 5 and video on demand
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Silversea to disembark passengers to avoid Red Sea ports amid rising tensions
The line is in the process of organising flights home for the passengers impacted by its decision
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Celebrity Cruises to push premium message to trade in new programme
The line will launch a new marketing educational programme for trade marketers working at cruise-selling agencies later this month
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Icon of the Seas arrives at homeport ahead of debut sailing
The world’s largest cruise ship will operate Caribbean itineraries calling into Royal’s private island – Perfect Day at CocoCay – in The Bahamas
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Silversea christens latest ultra-luxury ship Silver Nova
Silversea has held its official christening ceremony for Silver Nova, naming the ship’s godmother as celebrity chef Nina Compton
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Seven selling tips from P&O Cruises’ most successful agents
Three of the brand’s top sellers gathered for the P&O Cruises Extraordinary Showcase, hosted in partnership with TTG, and here they share their advice for making the most of your sales in 2024.
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Oceania Cruises 'bakes' gratuities into cruise fare following agent feedback
The cruise line hopes the move to include gratuities in fares will provide more sales opportunities to ’valued’ travel agent partners in the UK and Ireland
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Former Crystal River Cruises boss joins SeaDream Yacht Club
Littlejohn joins the boutique luxury cruise line after finishing a long-term consulting agreement with Silversea Cruises
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‘Eurovision partnership gives Royal huge appeal', says UK boss
Ben Bouldin, the line’s EMEA vice-president, decided to push for a partnership with Eurovision after failing to secure tickets to last year’s event
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Celestyal hires ex-Virgin Voyages trade marketing executive
Sebastien Pelisse will focus on working with the trade in the UK and Australia to deliver events and boost awareness of Celestyal’s brand and products
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Rob Scott: 'The success of P&O Cruises is all down to agents'
P&O Cruises’ Rob Scott tells Harry Kemble about his plans to get the trade even more involved in the line’s future growth, and the partnerships helping to entice new customers