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TTG Riviera Fest 2025 – How to sell Riviera’s city sights

Ready to sell the ultimate city breaks? From iconic landmarks to hidden history, this session highlights Riviera’s top city break itineraries, including exclusive Signature experiences. Plus, a Rivera European product specialist will share insider tips to help you sell these trips to discerning clients.

TTG Riviera Fest 2025 – How well do you know Riviera?

Put your newfound knowledge to the test in this fun, interactive quiz.

TTG Riviera Fest 2025 – Cruising the Mekong and Nile

A focus on the mighty Mekong and notorious Nile highlights the river cruise alternatives for customers who have already fallen in love with touring holidays. Plus, hear selling tips from one of Riviera’s Key Account Managers who has experienced these rivers for himself.

TTG Riviera Fest 2025 – Wine and watch: spotlight on South Africa

A virtual fam and wine tasting are perfectly paired in this session promising on-the-ground footage from an agent fam trip to South Africa and an opportunity for selected attendees to taste the destination’s top tipples from the comfort of your home.

TTG Riviera Fest 2025 – Curious about Central and South American culture?

Delve into the diverse cultures of Central and South America with this session on how your clients can immerse themselves in these fascinating destinations with Riviera. Then, a tour manager will share insider stories and expert insights to help your sales soar.

TTG Riviera Fest 2025 – Take a walk on the wild side

Riviera’s wildlife and safari holidays span South Africa, Botswana, Borneo and India. Tune in to find out why these itineraries are a top pick for animal lovers as well as what one of Riviera’s Longhaul Product Managers has to say about their experiences.

TTG Riviera Fest 2025 – Snapped: North America’s must-see scenery

Test your knowledge of North America’s breathtaking mountains, deserts and forests in this interactive session. We’ll reveal iconic locations featured in Riviera’s US and Canada tours and share why your clients will love them, and hear from our Head of Longhaul about the unforgettable experiences that await on these trips.

TTG Riviera Fest 2025 – Come draw with us!

Channel your inner artist as we explore Japanese calligraphy in this creative, hands-on session. As you learn the basics of this ancient art, learn how Riviera’s three Japan itineraries can elevate your clients’ experiences with immersive cultural moments.

TTG Riviera Fest 2025 – Sri Lanka Sip and study

Pop the kettle on and settle down to watch brand-new footage from a recent fam trip to the island that highlights why this destination is a must-book. We’ll post selected attendees a collection of Sri Lankan teas and talk you through the flavours – so you can enjoy a taste of the island from afar.

TTG Riviera Fest 2025 – Flying solo: selling Asia and Australasia to solo travellers

Explore how Riviera is taking solo travel to new heights with its Asia and Australia tours. This session includes inspiration from Riviera’s dedicated Solo product Manager Linda Harris, and insider tips on how to attract this client type to popular, bucket-list destinations.

Agents offer ‘cut-through’ for luxury cruise line as clients ‘book years in advance’

Expert insights about cruise booking trends were shared during an exclusive event hosted by TTG Luxury and Explora Journeys.

Crystal to unveil first two luxury ships after securing financial backing

The cruise brand says the expansion “validates” its position in the ultra-luxury cruise segment.

'Good' number of Crystal customers migrating across from other cruise lines, says new trade chief

Luke Smith, Carnival Cruise Line’s former international and UK sales director, revealed the booking trend during one of his first trade press interviews as Crystal’s sales vice-president, UK and EMEA

Hurtigruten's unique offering In The Spotlight

Discover everything you need to know about Hurtigruten’s various voyages, with a chance to win a £100 Lifestyle voucher

Lisa McAuley to take helm of cruise agency as UK MD

McAuley will succeed Alison Earnshaw as managing director of World Travel Holdings UK from October 1

Ambassador Cruise Line becomes fully adults-only after dropping multi-generational sailings

The three-ship line has launched its 75-departure 2027/28 programme featuring no multi-generational sailings

‘Agents are indispensable to our industry – our economic impact report shows that’

According to Carnival UK’s first independent Economic Impact Report, the company is projected to contribute more than £2.5 billion to the overall UK economy over the next five years

Royal Caribbean to revamp Liberty of the Seas ahead of debut UK summer season

The 4,960-passenger ship will replace Independence of the Seas in Southampton next summer

TTNG's new cruise sales director unveils conference and ship charter plans

John Wilson, Celebrity Cruises’ former EMEA sales director, told TTG there’s an opportunity for TTNG to capture a larger share of the cruise market, with ocean cruise currently accounting for nearly a quarter of members’ sales

Regent Seven Seas Cruises to host more than 600 agents this summer

More than 600 agents will board Seven Seas Grandeur this summer when it calls at four UK ports, marking the ship’s debut northern Europe itinerary

How to sell Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ new ship, Seven Seas Prestige

With reservations for the ship opening this month, here’s everything you need to know to sell Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ new ship, Seven Seas Prestige

P&O Cruises unveils new ship visit programme with 650 agent places available

The line says more ship visits will be announced later this summer and it hopes to welcome more than 1,000 travel agents onboard this summer

Cunard ups ex-UK capacity after identifying new-to-cruise 'opportunity'

President Katie McAlister said the 3,000-passenger ship, which launched in Liverpool last year, serves as a ’test bed’ for the line

Outbound travel to add £10bn to UK economy over next five years, says Abta – if government backs sector

Outbound travel will provide more UK jobs, help regional airports thrive and add £10 billion to the UK economy over the next five years if it is backed by government, Abta has said in a new report