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Celestyal renames onboard packages as it releases 2025 programme
The Greek Island specialist is also introducing a new port of call in 2025
Four issues that could stand in the way of another 'big year' for cruise
Cruise chiefs, speaking at the Clia Forum on Tuesday (19 December), are certain the sector is on the up – but urged agents to be mindful of several issues that could prevent them from the making the most of the rebound
Hurtigruten and HX embark on next phase of rebrand
Hurtigruten Group unveils new websites, social channels and visual identities ahead of wave season
Expedition cruising presents vast untapped opportunities for agents and operators, says ECN
The majority of the Expedition Cruise Network’s agent members saw their expedition cruise business grow or stay the same over the past year, prompting hopes of growth over the coming years. Ilaria Grasso Macola casts her eye over the ECN’s 2023/24 insights report
TTG's Guide To Cruise December 2023
A new dawn. As demand for sailings to far-flung destinations soars, there are ship launches and itineraries to help cruise clients delve deeper in 2024
Celestyal to expand trade sales team and overhaul agent portal
A new trade marketing manager and three trade support executives will join the line next year
Celestyal to offer expanded 2024 programme based on trade feedback
The Three Continents sailing would normally be the line’s first departure of the season, but the Hamas-Israel conflict has forced it to change its plans
Cruise Croatia to recruit for UK BDM as agent bookings soar
Small-ship operator wants to have expand its trade partnerships team before it launches a new agent portal
SeaDream Yacht Club doubles Norway cruises in 2026 following ‘record’ sales
The programme includes two itineraries – Trollfjord & Lofoten Islands and Yachting The Norwegian Fjords
Nick Hughes to join Scenic Group as sales director UK and Ireland
Hughes to trade similar role at Princess Cruises for new post with Scenic and Emerald Cruises
Bolsover Cruise Club reveals major expansion of its bespoke bookings team
Bolsover’s Cruise & Stay team now has 19 staff, including new cruise expert Oliver Wilson, as it looks to maintain high levels of revenue
Windstar Cruises launches new groups promotion to drive agent bookings
Head of sales Augustus Lonsdale said the line was committed to helping agents grow their business
Scottish government to develop tax on cruise ship emissions
Cruise Scotland predicts cruise passengers visiting Scotland will rise to one million passengers this year
Windstar postpones Middle East programme amid Israel-Hamas conflict
The small-ship line is offering a series of European sailings instead
Hurtigruten pins pricing glitch on IT error after being hauled up by ad watchdog
Advertising Standards Authority upholds complaint against the line over discounted Northern Lights cruise from London
Venture Ashore launches new 'more user-friendly' trade portal
Agents can now book land-based customers onto its itineraries via the website for the first time
Not Just Travel quadruples cruise sales after 'aggressive expansion'
The homeworking agency saw cruise sales quadruple year-on-year last month
Quark Expeditions bolsters trade sales team with Becky Francis hire
Francis joins the expedition line from TTC Tour Brands, while US-based Beth Mercier has been named senior director of global partnership sales at Quark
Industry urges govt to grasp the nettle after ministers lift lid on new package rules
Key proposals include deregulating domestic holidays, setting a minimum cost threshold for package rules to apply, scrapping Linked Travel Arrangements and clarifying the redress from third parties rule
TTG's Guide To Cruise September 2023
Whether it’s a faraway land, maiden port of call or exclusive adventure, visiting unique destinations on a cruise promises extraordinary experiences
TTG's Guide to Celebrity Cruises September 2023
Discover everything you need to sell Celebrity Cruises, from inspiring itineraries and fleet facts to training tips and agent rewards.
Scenic to offer Eclipse II fam events to more than 200 agents
The fam events culminate in a four-day sailing for ten agents from Dublin to Plymouth
Gold Medal parent hires Jessica Gardener as trade partnership manager
Jessica Gardener will work across Gold Medal, Pure Luxury, Incredible Journeys and Cruise Plus in the South West, South Wales and Channel Islands
Unforgettable Travel Group names new global sales head
The operator’s restructure sees a new global sales head and head of client services as the company gears up to launch its travel agent portal