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Riviera relaunches website with enhanced agent functionality

The river cruise and touring operator’s online platform now allows all holiday information to be accessed on itinerary pages

Swan Hellenic appoints new UK sales lead amid executive reshuffle

Anna Wolfsteiner will be joining the brand from 15 September in the newly created role of senior vice president of sales Europe and UK

Agent secures £35k Scenic booking by capitalising on new docuseries

Karen Beagrie, head of operations at Meon Valley Travel, landed the booking after using Discovery’s new docu-series Maritime Masters: Expedition Antarctica, which was filmed onboard Scenic Eclipse

Oceania Cruises promotes Jason Worth to newly created sales VP role

Worth was previously vice-president sales and general manager for the Asia Pacific region of the brand

Luxury operator promises agents ‘next-level’ focus on its small-ship programme

Alexia Williams to spearhead next phase of growth for Unforgettable Travel Group’s land and small-ship product portfolio

Unforgettable Croatia to host 20 agents on cruise trip next summer

The specialist travel company said on Friday (4 August) agents will be able to bring a guest onboard with them

Panache Cruises kick-starts US expansion with $124,000 booking

Founder and chief executive James Cole said the agency ’didn’t believe’ they had secured the booking in the first instance

Hurtigruten to roll out new coastal-focused trade engagement programme

Following the separation of the brand’s expedition and coastal arms, the line’s vice president of sales and marketing EMEA and emerging markets Anthony Daniels tells TTG there is “an exciting opportunity” for agents working with the company

Havila finally takes delivery of Polaris and Pollux following legal battle

The vessels were delivered to the line during a ceremony at the Tersan shipyard in Turkey

Royal Group upgrades earning forecast again off back of 'exceptional' demand

Strong ticket pricing combined with strength in onboard revenue for European and North America itineraries resulted record yields for the group

Panache Cruises to expand operations to the US market with Texas base

Founder James Cole said the ’time was right’ for the business to establish an international presence

Tui River Cruises to launch Nile river itineraries with new vessel

The new ship, to be named Tui Al Horeya, will operate seven-night round-trip voyages from Luxor

‘Our subs are safe’ insists cruise industry after Titanic submersible tragedy

Trade points to high health and safety standards for underwater excursions

TTG's Guide to California June 2023

Discover how to sell the US state where awe-inspiring nature and cosmopolitan cities combine to create the perfect holiday for every type of client.

Panache Cruises pledges £5,000 to local crowdfunding campaign

The campaign hopes to raise £30,000 for the Adlington Cricket Club and as of this week, has achieved £20,000 from donations

Silversea hailed for environmental management work in the Galapagos

The cruise line has become the first tour operator to gain certification in environmental management in the destination

Former P&O sales lead Nathaniel Sherborne returns to travel with Hurtigruten role

Sherborne’s new role as vice-president of sales and marketing UK and Nordics marks his return to travel after spending just over a year with retirement home developer McCarthy Stone

Scenic Group reveals new UK senior leadership team

Nichola Absalom will become sales and marketing director for the UK business, with Ian Wentworth taking up the role of general manager UK

Celestyal appoints Janet Parton as VP of business development

She joins from her role as sales and marketing director for Cosmos and Avalon Waterways

Silversea to launch expedition cruise agent incentive and webinar series

Luxury line to offer agents double kicker commission points on expedition voyages booked in June

Hurtigruten unveils zero-emission ship of the future with towering solar sails

Hurtigruten reveals Sea Zero emission-free ship concept, which it hopes to make a reality and launch by 2030

TTG's Guide to Riviera Travel June 2023

All you need to know about Riviera Travel’s river cruises, including selling points, top tips and itinerary highlights.

AE Expeditions showcases ‘ground-breaking’ ships to UK and Irish agents

More than 30 agents went onboard Greg Mortimer and Sylvia Earle in Portsmouth, Aberdeen and Dublin

Riviera hails agents' role in securing raft of new-to-brand clients

Speaking during an event in London on Wednesday (17 May), the company’s