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Cruise118 parent plots 'ambitious growth' off the back of anniversary year
Boss Alison Earnshaw said a range of promotions and incentives will be rolled out in the coming months to celebrate Cruise118’s milestone
Riviera Travel's Tom Morgan on river cruise bookings and trends
Riviera Travel sets up first-ever dedicated trade contact centre team
The brand previously dealt with calls from agents and customers on the same telephone line
Top 50 2025 - South East - Fred Olsen Travel Eastbourne
Fred Olsen Travel opens first concept store with 'specialist' focus
In addition to selling holidays and cruises, the store will focus specifically on selling product from several key partners – including selected Riviera Travel, Cunard, Regent Seven Seas, Oceania Cruises and Fred Olsen Cruise Lines
Scheme making careers in cruise more accessible set to expand
Scheme making careers in cruise more accessible set to expand
The Compass Project has supported 10 pupils from socially diverse backgrounds to engage with the industry and its job prospects
Riviera Travel promotes Sarah Fowler to role of marketing director
Riviera Travel promotes Sarah Fowler to role of marketing director
Fowler will take over key responsibilities from chief customer and strategy officer Simon Michaelides, who is leaving the business for personal reasons
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Cosmos, Globus and Avalon Waterways name new UK boss
Lesley Taylor promoted to role of UK managing director following Giles Hawke’s departure for Celebrity Cruises
Camilla Duchess of Cornwall christens Saga Spirit of Discovery
Saga's travel businesses 'on track to return to profitability'
Over-50s specialist’s land and cruise bookings running ahead of 2022 levels
The Panache team has grown from 13 to 40 people in under three years
Panache Cruises pledges £5,000 to local crowdfunding campaign
The campaign hopes to raise £30,000 for the Adlington Cricket Club and as of this week, has achieved £20,000 from donations
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Scenic Group reveals new UK senior leadership team
Nichola Absalom will become sales and marketing director for the UK business, with Ian Wentworth taking up the role of general manager UK
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Giles Hawke to depart Cosmos and Avalon Waterways
Hawke joined the escorted touring and river cruise specialist from MSC Cruises in 2016
Panache Cruises makes senior hires as it fixes sights on becoming £100m business
James Cole on how to launch and maintain a multi-million pound cruise agency
As Panache Cruises nears its third anniversary, Will Payne catches up with founder James Cole on what the future holds for the agency – and his tips for budding entrepreneurs looking to start their own ventures
Andrea Stafford has been appointed Scenic Group director of trade sales
Scenic Group to add 'cruise only' prices to global collection
Agents making bookings will still have the option to pay in full 10 months prior to travel
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Celestyal appoints Janet Parton as VP of business development
She joins from her role as sales and marketing director for Cosmos and Avalon Waterways
Solos specialist Just You inks new river cruise partnership
Solos specialist Just You inks new river cruise partnership
Operator announces new two-year tie-in with Nicko Cruises
APT and Travelmarvel launches Mekong sale to the trade
APT and Travelmarvel launches Mekong sale to the trade
Deals available on APT new-build Mekong Serenity and Travelmarvel’s new ship RV Apsara
Viva Cruises to launch third new-build, Viva Enjoy, next summer
Viva Cruises to launch third new-build, Viva Enjoy, next summer
Enjoy will join the Viva fleet in September 2024 and will sail the Danube through to December
Red Sea Holidays relaunches Luxor Nile cruise packages
Red Sea Holidays relaunches Luxor Nile cruise packages
The operator is predicting high demand from September through to April
Upward trend
David Winterton departs Scenic amid digital and marketing shake-up
Emerald Cruises’ global director of brand and marketing says he is "looking to explore new opportunities"
Riviera Travel to host 100 agents on fam trips this year
Riviera Travel to host six river cruise fam trips this summer
More than 50 agents will get the chance to experience European itineraries
Leger Holidays expands into river cruising and European rail breaks
Leger Holidays expands into river cruising and European rail breaks
New rail holidays and river cruises brochure features 32 tours offering rail and coach excursions, guided walking tours, rail connections and river cruises
Viking puts 2025 itineraries on sale amid 'unprecedented' demand
Viking to operate year-round on Europe's rivers
Line to launch new winter Rhine voyage in December, which will operate through to March
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Uniworld boss calls on agents to help convert new-to-cruise clients
Uniworld president and chief executive Ellen Bettridge believes agents will play a key role converting new business for the line
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APT appoints ex-Thomas Cook manager to new trade role
Holly Piggott was named APT’s employee of the year in 2021
Peat joins from Celebrity Cruises, and has previously held roles with Viking, Thomas Cook and Princess
Advantage confirms location and vessel for 2023 cruise conference
This year, the consortium will place an enhanced focus on luxury river cruising during the three-day event