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Ex-Iglu chief Simone Clark to help MSC Cruises 'identify growth opportunities'
Former Iglu.com managing director has joined the line’s senior team as a business analyst
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Why cruise remains an unwelcome guest in certain destinations
Will Payne takes a deep dive into the thorny issue of whether cruise adds or detracts from the destinations it visits, and how the sector is responding to overtourism concerns
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Oceania Allura’s inaugural season on sale 13 September
Overnight stays in Istanbul, Monte Carlo, Quebec City, Montreal and New York among options as Oceania Allura’s inaugural season revealed
Cruise sector on course for record year in 2023, says Clia chief
Cruise sector on course for record year in 2023, says Clia chief
Kelly Craighead also reveals 15% more UK and Ireland passengers cruised in the first half of this year versus 2019
Brittany Ferries operates on a range of cross-Channel routes as well as from the UK to Spain
Portsmouth port wins £20 million shore power grant
The grant will allow the port to begin the Sea Change project which will be completed in partnership with ferry operator Brittany Ferries
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Virgin Voyages reveals new CEO and $550m cash boost
Current boss Tom McAlpin is set to retire as CEO and transition to a new role as chair
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Virgin Voyages delays Brilliant Lady launch due to supply chain issues
The line is currently evaluating new possible launch dates for its fourth vessel
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Virgin Voyages to offer 19 new destinations across 27 additional itineraries
Resilient Lady will set sail from Portsmouth in mid-August 2024 with four- to six-night sailings
Explora Journeys floats out second ship and starts work on third
It comes following the delivery of the line’s first vessel Explora I
New Disney ship to sail maiden season in the Caribbean next year
Disney Treasure will offer a range of seven-night itineraries to the eastern and western Caribbean from Port Canaveral
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Royal to offer extra charter flights from Glasgow and Belfast
Guests will be able to fly direct from Belfast City and Glasgow International to Barcelona or Bologna to join sailings
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The Big Question: Can cruise sail ahead of land-based breaks?
Cruise has long been on the verge of a mainstream breakthrough, so is the sector ready to become the UK’s favourite holiday?
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Princess Cruises to give away £20,000 to agents this month
To be in with a chance of winning a weekly £5k, agents need to make a booking with Princess between 4-29 September
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TTG's Guide to Celebrity Cruises September 2023
Discover everything you need to sell Celebrity Cruises, from inspiring itineraries and fleet facts to training tips and agent rewards.
Scenic Eclipse and Scenic Eclipse II will both sail in Antarctica
Scenic to offer Eclipse II fam events to more than 200 agents
The fam events culminate in a four-day sailing for ten agents from Dublin to Plymouth
Daniel Short returns to travel in MSC Cruises regional sales manager role
He will be responsible for the south west of England and Wales
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Virgin Voyages confirms Portsmouth return and teases new sailings
The line will offer a series of short itineraries from the south-coast port
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Gold Medal parent hires Jessica Gardener as trade partnership manager
Jessica Gardener will work across Gold Medal, Pure Luxury, Incredible Journeys and Cruise Plus in the South West, South Wales and Channel Islands
Unforgettable Travel Group names new global sales head
Unforgettable Travel Group names new global sales head
The operator’s restructure sees a new global sales head and head of client services as the company gears up to launch its travel agent portal
P&O has revealed its summer 2021 and winter 2021/22 programme
P&O Cruises' Britannia departs Palma following collision with freight vessel
The vessel is expected to reach Southampton by Friday morning (1 September) after it broke free from its moorings and collided with a freight vessel in Mallorca over the weekend
Swan Hellenic floats out Diana ahead of maiden season
Swan Hellenic appoints new UK sales lead amid executive reshuffle
Anna Wolfsteiner will be joining the brand from 15 September in the newly created role of senior vice president of sales Europe and UK
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Holland America Line to sail from Dover for first time in 10 years
The cruise line will base Pinnacle-class ship Nieuw Statendam out of the port for 10 departures in summer 2025
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Riviera promotes Will Sarson to cruise lead as Hildebrandt departs
Sarson will take up the role of head of product river and ocean cruise following Hildebrandt’s departure after 16 years with the business
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Holland America Line to make maiden Greenland calls in 2025
The line said its 28-day itinerary was ideal to showcase the Nordics and the Arctic Circle