River cruise

TTG Riviera Fest 2025 – Take a walk on the wild side

Riviera’s wildlife and safari holidays span South Africa, Botswana, Borneo and India. Tune in to find out why these itineraries are a top pick for animal lovers as well as what one of Riviera’s Longhaul Product Managers has to say about their experiences.

TTG Riviera Fest 2025 – Snapped: North America’s must-see scenery

Test your knowledge of North America’s breathtaking mountains, deserts and forests in this interactive session. We’ll reveal iconic locations featured in Riviera’s US and Canada tours and share why your clients will love them, and hear from our Head of Longhaul about the unforgettable experiences that await on these trips.

TTG Riviera Fest 2025 – Come draw with us!

Channel your inner artist as we explore Japanese calligraphy in this creative, hands-on session. As you learn the basics of this ancient art, learn how Riviera’s three Japan itineraries can elevate your clients’ experiences with immersive cultural moments.

TTG Riviera Fest 2025 – Sri Lanka Sip and study

Pop the kettle on and settle down to watch brand-new footage from a recent fam trip to the island that highlights why this destination is a must-book. We’ll post selected attendees a collection of Sri Lankan teas and talk you through the flavours – so you can enjoy a taste of the island from afar.

TTG Riviera Fest 2025 – Flying solo: selling Asia and Australasia to solo travellers

Explore how Riviera is taking solo travel to new heights with its Asia and Australia tours. This session includes inspiration from Riviera’s dedicated Solo product Manager Linda Harris, and insider tips on how to attract this client type to popular, bucket-list destinations.

Lisa McAuley to take helm of cruise agency as UK MD

McAuley will succeed Alison Earnshaw as managing director of World Travel Holdings UK from October 1

Viva Cruises boss hails 'brilliant' river sector despite potential 'challenges' ahead

The river line’s chief executive Andrea Kruse said the sector now has a bigger profile following sustained industry-wide investment over the last decade

'Don't take no for an answer' Ex-Uniworld sales exec reveals why she fights for her colleagues

Emily Holmes, who is on the autism spectrum, was once told she did not have the personal skills to handle customer calls before later going on to manage a call centre team

Can the river cruise sector accommodate any more new lines?

With two more big brands set to join the river cruise market, will extra competition lead to bigger profits for agents and operators – or create an overcrowding crisis?

TTNG's new cruise sales director unveils conference and ship charter plans

John Wilson, Celebrity Cruises’ former EMEA sales director, told TTG there’s an opportunity for TTNG to capture a larger share of the cruise market, with ocean cruise currently accounting for nearly a quarter of members’ sales

Riviera Travel hands Vicky Billing expanded brief after driving 'rapid' trade growth

Billing, who has overseen nearly 50% year-on-year growth through the trade, has been promoted to director of trade and partnerships UK and Ireland

Outbound travel to add £10bn to UK economy over next five years, says Abta – if government backs sector

Outbound travel will provide more UK jobs, help regional airports thrive and add £10 billion to the UK economy over the next five years if it is backed by government, Abta has said in a new report

Travel Zing launches cruise brand – and immediately bags two £10k bookings

Scottish agency Travel Zing has capitalised on the growing appetite for cruise holidays by revisiting an old idea and launching a cruise-focused brand, Cruizing

Former Jetline and Forever Cruises bosses to open cruise and package division at Skylord Travel

Seven former Jetline Travel staff have moved to seat-only specialist Skylord Travel to set up a new cruise and holidays division

Tui River Cruises vows to ‘always’ invite independents onboard to see new products

The adults-only line is set to launch Tui Bahareya and Tui Aria in the next 12 months to meet growing customer demand for itinerary programmes

Jetline Travel’s £4.7 million debts outlined in creditors’ report

Unsecured creditors owed part of the £4.7 million debt run up by Jetline are unlikely to receive any payments, administrators say, with only Barclays likely to receive the full amount owed and staff being the only preferential creditors

Carnival Cruise Line's Danielle Kerton joins Riviera Travel's growing trade team

Kerton spent six years at the Carnival Corporation brand before leaving once the line’s UK office closed in the middle of May 2025

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions unveils debut European river programme

The newly built 120-passenger Connect ship will operate the cruises between Amsterdam and Brussels and Cologne and Basel

Agents flocking to sell AmaWaterways’ ‘cutting edge’ Colombia ships, says UK chief

The ultra-luxury line recently launched its first ship on Colombia’s Magdalena River with another vessel set to start operating in June 2025

Viking's unique offerings and extensive programme In The Spotlight

Learn how to sell Viking’s river, ocean and expedition cruises in our new In The Spotlight video. You’ll discover why Viking’s unique offering suits curious travellers, hear about the extensive range of destinations available and find out what sets the line apart, so you can sell it with confidence

Trafalgar to enter growing river cruise market with sailings on Rhine and Danube

The TTC Tour brand will launch two ships – Trafalgar Reverie and Trafalgar Verity – in spring 2026 with travel agents being given the first opportunity to book the cruises

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions to enter river cruise market

The initial agreement with Transcend Cruises will run through to at least 2028

Ponant boss promises agents ‘exclusive’ port access ahead of UK focus

The French luxury cruise line is expanding its portfolio of destinations as it eyes the British and Irish market.

‘It's changed my career!’: the marketer who segued into trade sales – and is loving it

Lewis Quigley freely admits that moving from marketing to trade sales at Scenic Group has ‘changed’ his career