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Uniworld's UK boss to move to Australia amid team shake-up
Chris Townson confirmed the decision and revealed several promotions, as well as a new recruit
Riverside Luxury Cruises boss hints at basing new-build on the Douro
However, co-owner Gregor Gerlach stressed to TTG his priority was getting all five current Riverside ships in the water first
Former on-the-road sales manager’s nod to late mum in new agency's name
Wayne Beard was repeatedly told by his mum Joy that he was ’the best travel agent’ – and now he’s ready to make her proud
Riverside Luxury Cruises agrees to charter two ships to rival line
Uniworld will operate the Victoria and Elisabeth vessels in 2024 and 2025 respectively
'Trust us to unlock the new-to-cruise market,' agents urge lines
Bigger fam programmes, more overnight calls and clearer promotions would help the trade break down barriers for first-time cruisers, agents tell Harry Kemble
The Big Question: Does all-inclusive value come at too high a price for the planet?
All-inclusives have been a travel industry mainstay for decades, and have surged in popularity amid the cost of living squeeze – but do they have a future as travel looks to forge a new path towards sustainability?
Not Just Travel quadruples cruise sales after 'aggressive expansion'
The homeworking agency saw cruise sales quadruple year-on-year last month
Riverside Luxury Cruises and Seaside Collection appoint new UK managing director
Charlie Hewitt Davies joins the brands from high-end luxury tour operator Eden Luxury Travel
Stuart Perl to leave Riverside Luxury Cruises 'bang on schedule'
Cruise industry veteran thanks various trade bodies in a LinkedIn post on Monday (2 October)
Game of Thrones actor to voice Riviera Travel's 40th anniversary campaign
The new adverts will run on ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, Sky TV, Classic FM and LBC, with further trade activity to be rolled out over the coming year
Industry urges govt to grasp the nettle after ministers lift lid on new package rules
Key proposals include deregulating domestic holidays, setting a minimum cost threshold for package rules to apply, scrapping Linked Travel Arrangements and clarifying the redress from third parties rule
A-Rosa boosts fleet with two ships on the Rhine next year
Jörg Eichler, A-Rosa chief executive, said the line was hopeful of achieving record revenue and new guest numbers by the end of the year
Riviera urges agents to capitalise on its responsible travel pledges
Marketing director Sarah Fowler tells TTG that by selling Riviera, agents can help customers ‘feel good about booking a holiday’
Clia reveals first details of ‘biggest-ever’ conference for 2024
The trade body will host hundreds of agents at the conference, which will run over 23-25 May
Riviera Travel makes twin pledge to cut carbon by 20% and halve plastic use
The river cruise specialist launched its new ESG strategy on Tuesday night (19 September), vowing to reducing its carbon footprint by 20% within the next five years
Marketing and brand expert David Winterton joins APT and Travelmarvel
Former Emerald Cruises global director of brand and marketing Winterton left Scenic Group earlier this year
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?
Riviera relaunches website with enhanced agent functionality
The river cruise and touring operator’s online platform now allows all holiday information to be accessed on itinerary pages
APT to bolster trade sales team with six new appointments
Recruitment is under way for a new national sales manager and five customer service agents
The new European river cruise that's a local secret
CroisiEurope’s Prague, Dresden and the Castles of Bohemia itinerary connects guests with the bucolic landscapes of the Elbe and Vltava rivers.
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
Riverside Luxury Cruises christens second ship in southern France
Riverside Ravel will sail the Rhone between Lyon and Arles
Tui chief: 'AI will significantly impact how we produce packages'
Sebastian Ebel said the company ’was not happy’ with the Q3 performance of all its brands
Panache Cruises kick-starts US expansion with $124,000 booking
Founder and chief executive James Cole said the agency ’didn’t believe’ they had secured the booking in the first instance