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Andy Harmer, Clia UK and Ireland, at the Ireland Cruise Conference
Clia confirms 2023 conference dates and location
The event will take place across five different ships next May
APT managing director Paul Melinis said the Mekong was a 'key destination' for the line
APT to host in-person agent training programme
The river cruise and tour operator has partnered with training specialists Bright to deliver the in-person events across the UK
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Riviera seeks to ‘break the mould’ of river cruise advertising
Operator has invested nearly £4 million in a new campaign entitled Forever Curious
Bennetts spent four-and-a-half years with Kuoni before joining easyJet Holidays as its head of distribution
APT recruiting for two BDMs to create ‘largest-ever’ trade team
New roles to focus on trade relationships in the Midlands and the North, respectively
Dumbrell's previous role was at Belmond
Tauck to increase UK and Ireland trade focus
Escorted touring specialist considering dedicated UK and Ireland trade events later this year as it welcomes back national account manager UK&I Tom Dumbrell
Not Just Travel will unveil an app at the end of the month
Witt brands Not Just Travel investments ‘a shot of adrenaline’
Not Just Travel co-founder Steve Witt reveals more details of the homeworking agency’s investment in staff, training and technology, and a renewed focus on cruise
Dave Riley has been promoted to Great Rail Journeys chief executive
Dave Riley replaces Peter Liney as Great Rail Journeys chief
Group chief financial officer Riley promoted to top role at rail specialist and river cruise provider
Orangutan with a cub in Borneo, which is proving popular
How Asia is bouncing back and why it pays to book early
Confidence is returning in the Far East, although challenges remain in the region
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Uniworld to drop Covid-19 vaccination requirement in 2023
The line still requires guests to be fully vaccinated against Covid for 2022 sailings
The Rhine (pictured in 2018) has been particularly affected (Credit: iStock)
Feeling the heat: Agents confident despite European river droughts
With temperatures topping 40C across much of Europe this summer, how will drought affect continental river cruising? Will Payne investigates
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Riviera Travel extends flexible booking policy
Guests can transfer their deposit to another holiday of equal or higher value
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Conman jailed for selling bogus holidays as fake cruise captain
Jody Oliver, 44, dressed as cruise ship captain and told targets of fictitious holidays
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Scenic Group bolsters senior leadership team
Claudius Docekal joins as vice president of ocean product and Elisabeth Sadler has been promoted to vice president of river product
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Riviera Travel reports uptick in Douro bookings following fam trip
The operator is now looking at additional Autumn dates for more fam trips following the successful event
Viking Osiris was named in Luxor
Viking names new Nile ship Osiris in Luxor
Osiris joins Viking Ra in the Viking fleet, with third new Nile ship – Viking Aton – due next year
A video advert has also been created to support a digital campaign across Facebook, YouTube and Google
Riviera drops regional flight supplements on river and touring itineraries
The permanent change, which comes into effect for 2023 departures, applies to 14 regional airports across the UK and Ireland
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New study reveals UK's top five cruise booking hotspots
South-coast locations take top three places with northern towns in fourth and fifth spot
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Scenic Group to streamline group booking process following rise in demand
The new process includes discounts, onboard credit and extras such as private transfers and drinks packages depending on sailing
The Rhine (pictured in 2018) has been particularly affected (Credit: iStock)
River lines buoyant despite European droughts
River cruise companies are reassuring clients they are monitoring the situation closely and amending itineraries accordingly
Viking has returned to south-east Asia for the first time since early 2020 with Viking Saigon
Viking returns to Asia with new Mekong ship Viking Saigon
Line operates first south-east Asia itinerary since early 2020
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Uniworld bolsters trade sales team with three appointments
Lucy Hone, Edwina Coppock and Margaret McCorriston have joined the luxury river line
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Riviera Travel bolsters trade team with two new appointments
Martin Page will join the company as key account manager and Ashley Walker will join as agency sales administrator
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Follow in the footsteps of Egyptian kings
Egypt’s tourism industry is enjoying some major milestones, big screen exposure and exciting new product
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CroisiEurope to restart Mekong sailings this month
Nine-day cruises between Ho Chi Minh City and Siem Reap will take guests to the temples of Angkor and the floating villages on Tonle Sap Lake