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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
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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
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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
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
Taking place on 24 May the event will offer a practical look at how tourism can we used to deliver growth within environmental limits
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
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
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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?
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
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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
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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.
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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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Riverside Luxury Cruises christens second ship in southern France
Riverside Ravel will sail the Rhone between Lyon and Arles
Tui Group's new boss Sebastian Ebel
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 makes senior hires as it fixes sights on becoming £100m business
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
Andrea Stafford has been appointed Scenic Group director of trade sales
Scenic's Andrea Stafford to join AmaWaterways as sales director
Stafford, who will report into managing director Jamie Loizou, joins from Scenic and Emerald Cruises, where she was director of trade sales
Saga's enrols first homeworking cohort and begins their training
Saga's enrols first homeworking cohort and begins their training
New team of ’local travel advisors’ will have access to Saga’s product portfolio spanning short breaks, escorted tours, ocean and river cruises, as well as tailor-made and access to third-party product
AmaWaterways' Mark Schmitt
Mark Schmitt leaves AmaWaterways after head of sales role made redundant
Schmitt joined the river cruise line last then a year ago from his role as project manager for Fred Olsen Travel
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Record-breaking agent's top tips to boost your cruise sales
After selling millions of pounds worth of cruise holidays as a sales executive for Bolsover Cruise Club, Gemma Outram felt she had hit a ceiling in her career – and wanted to help other agents reach similar cruise-selling heights
Panache Cruises makes senior hires as it fixes sights on becoming £100m business
Panache Cruises to expand operations to the US market with Texas base
Founder James Cole said the ’time was right’ for the business to establish an international presence
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Why is Amsterdam banning cruise ships, and what does it mean for agents?
Amsterdam’s ban on cruise vessels is the latest step by city authorities to control tourist numbers and respond to climate concerns – but what does this latest restriction mean for tourism to the city, and agents selling it?
Tui is increasing options in Marsa Alam
Tui puts winter 2024 programme on sale with new Egypt options
Tui adds more options in Marsa Alam and other Red Sea resorts as it puts winter 2024/5 on sale
New Globus senior team vow to bolster ties with agents
Classic Collection’s Phil Shipman has been appointed sales director, while Julian Harcourt has been named the company’s new marketing director
New Nile cruises to recommend to clients
Tui River Cruises to launch Nile river itineraries with new vessel
The new ship, to be named Tui Al Horeya, will operate seven-night round-trip voyages from Luxor
Out in the Tulips Uniworld
'It's time to focus on experience and break down people's preconceptions'
’The trick is de-categorise this industry sector and to instead focus on understanding the experience and its benefits in a holistic way,’ writes Uniworld MD Chris Townson for TTG