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The UK ocean cruise market is on course to reach two million passengers - but this new target is not just an aspiration, it’s a necessity

The association will head to the French capital in November

The cruise specialist agency has ambitions to open seven retail stores over the next three years

Reduced prices, ease of travel and accompanying city breaks are all some of the attractions of Asia cruising

Clia’s deputy chair told delegates in Vietnam the time was right to be pushing the “incredibly lucrative market”

Although the line does expect UK demand for the country to improve

Cecilia Abert previously also worked for Regent Seven Seas as well as World Travel Holdings, which owns Cruise118.com and Six Star Cruises

Craig Upshall joins as sales director UK and Europe and Edith Beaudoin as sales director north America

Luxury line announces details for Crystal Endeavor along with update on Serenity refit

After Virgin Voyages revealed it would be on sale through agents in the autumn, TTG asks whether you will be marketing and selling the line

Saga agents’ sales team will now multi-task.

New ships boost Norwegian Cruise Line’s earnings

Fiennes to close Clia event on board Royal Princess

New Kuoni brand will fill gap between package and tailor-made

Delegates will also hear updates on the latest tech investments from member cruise lines during the May event

Scenic Eclipse ll will enter service in 2020

A new golfing operator set up by a mother and son duo has got off to a strong start

Adventure and activity specialist Exodus Travels has appointed a new managing director

Women still under-represented at the top in hospitality, travel and leisure, report concludes

Karl J. Pojer said the line had seen “hugely encouraging” demand for upcoming bilingual ship, Hanseatic Inspiration

The new ship, which will have 135 staterooms, is set for delivery in 2021

Agents in the spotlight at annual cruise industry awards ceremony

Stuart Leven told delegates at the 2017 Clia Forum it “instinctively feels like the positivity [in the market] is continuing”

Agents are being asked to back the #FirstSetSail campaign aimed at first timer cruisers during the peak sales period