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Agents ‘critical’ to Tauck's recovery from Covid-19
The tour operator praised its trade partners for their role in the brand’s recovery from the pandemic
Silversea Cruises to restart Asia sailings in December
Sailing in the region for the first time since March 2020, the line will offer itineraries in Sri Lanka, Hong Kong and Vietnam
Ex-AmaWaterways boss Stuart Perl set to return with new river line
The former Amawaterways managing director will take the lead on a German hotelier’s entrance into the river cruise market as Riverside Luxury Cruises
Could this be the best-value ship for a Christmas markets cruise this year?
TTG road tests Arena, a new addition for the Rhine this year, from Arena River Cruises
Ex-Kuoni BDM joins APT trade team
Griffiths brings a range of trade experience having worked in retail and BDM positions for brands such as Kuoni, Emirates and Gold Medal
AmaWaterways confirms new UK trade sales chief
River cruise specialist confirms new UK sales contact
Having problem sleeping? Take a cruise, survey suggests
Two-thirds of holidaymakers said a cruise is the break that gives them ’the most restful night’s sleep’
ROL Cruise raises £12,500 for Macmillan Cancer Support
The cruise retailer raised the money through a coffee and cake morning event
Travel Counsellors reports uptick in winter cruise sales
The brand has seen a 35% rise in cruise business compared to the same time in 2019
Sustainable marine fuels ‘essential’ to cruise industry’s net-zero goals
Despite advancements into achieving net-zero carbon by 2050, a new report highlights the need for development of sustainable fuels
APT boss: ‘We’re not playing for the short-term but the next 100 years’
Group’s co-owner and director Rob McGeary talks UK trade expansion and ‘bold’ ambitions to operate more sustainably
Why a cycling river cruise is the best way to explore incredible India
Our writer saddles up for an awe-inspiring journey along the Brahmaputra river
Brands ‘must hold their nerve’ on price despite cost of living squeeze
‘The travel industry has to remain profitable. The only way we do this is selling for the right price.’
Richard Twynam appointed Scenic Group managing director UK&I
Former Azamara chief to head up Scenic’s UK and Ireland business, including its Scenic and Emerald Cruises brands
Belmond launches new luxury river ship in France
Coquelicot will sail ’bespoke itineraries’ and take travellers ’deeper into the effervescence’ of Champagne
Advantage rebrands and enhances cruise product 'to change perceptions'
Previously called Cruise Champs, the association has renamed the member community Latitude
Destination knowledge 'key' to attracting 'yet-to-cruise' customers
’Go through the itinerary carefully and give potential customers a few snippets of what they can do shoreside,’ said Oceania Cruises director of UK sales Louise Craddock
'Opportunity to sell cruise has never been greater', says Clia's Harmer
He shared the message during The Advantage Travel Partnership’s Back on the Water 2022 cruise conference on Saturday (8 October)
River lines converting ocean cruisers post-pandemic, Uniworld claims
More than a third (32%) of those who had ocean cruised prior to Covid-19 have since chosen to do their first river cruise in 2022/2023, according to Uniworld
Uniworld chief hails rapid UK market rebound to pre-pandemic figures
’The UK market has exploded over the past year, exceeding 2019 numbers,’ president and chief executive Ellen Bettridge told guests at an event in London on Tuesday
Tauck waives or reduces single supplements on 2023 departures
The firm’s solo traveller supplement has been waived entirely on category 1 riverboat cabins, and reduced by up to £750 on 176 departures of 63 itineraries to five continents
Leger Holidays adds 23 new tours and river cruises to 23/24 offering
It comes as the brand unveils its new 228-page 2023/2024 Europe and Worldwide Holiday brochure
A-Rosa River Cruises reveals new smartphone app
The app is currently available for all guests sailing on new-ship Sena, ahead of a fleet wide roll out for the 2023 season
Tauck: ‘We want to become a household name in the UK’
The brand’s UK and Ireland national account manager Tom Dumbrell is keen to visit the company’s trade partners in person to boost their visibility in the market