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Windstar to operate first-ever ex-Miami sailings in December
Small ship specialist expands Caribbean and Central America programme
Star Clippers adds new Mediterranean ports of call
Tall-ship cruise specialist Star Clippers has expanded its Mediterranean itineraries to include new destinations for 2024
Laying it on the line: Will cruise's easing of testing rules lure customers back?
As cruise sails towards a post-pandemic future, lines are easing their stringent Covid protocols to lure customers back. Will Payne reports
Cruise sales are top for Blue Bay PTCs for the first time
Blue Bay Personal Travel Consultants see cruise sales top the chart in three-month period
Agents given first chance to see Scenic Eclipse in Europe 
Scenic Group hosted 46 agents aboard several sailings, showcasing the Polar Class 6-rated vessel for the first time in the region
SeaDream puts winter 2024 Caribbean season on sale
The new programme includes sailings to 28 Caribbean islands
Scenic unveils time-lapse video of Eclipse II construction
The vessel is on course to enter service in April 2023 with an inaugural sailing from Lisbon
Hurtigruten unveils two new coastal expeditions for 2023
The new Svalbard Express and North Cape Express itineraries will be added to the line’s existing Coastal Express product
Scenic incentive offers free Azzurra superyacht cruise
One travel agent and their guest will join an eight-day itinerary in December departing from Doha
Windstar Cruises’ Star Pride makes debut in Greece
The vessel is currently sailing from Athens on an eight-day voyage to Barcelona
Star Clippers teams up with Typically Italian for next ‘Spotlight On’ agent events
Tall-ship line to make Italy the focus of its next set of trade roadshows, which will be based around a series of pizza-making events across the country
Full steam ahead: cruise sector buoyant despite industry issues
In spite of potential capacity issues, a looming cost-of-living crisis and the ongoing war in Ukraine, the cruise industry is feeling positive about the future. Will Payne reports
Emerald Cruises unveils new 2023 itineraries and excursions
The additions come as the line reports increasing demand for sailings next year
APT adds Egypt, Jordan and Israel to cruise and tour programme
New itineraries include an eight-day Treasures of Egypt and The Nile land and cruise trip which takes guests ‘into the heart’ of Egypt
Clia reveals two new trade initiatives during 2022 conference
The association’s website will be expanded with a ’love cruise’ section and a sustainability hub
Mark Schmitt and Rachel Healey leave Tradewind Voyages
Schmitt announced his departure in a LinkedIn post on Tuesday, while TTG has had Healey’s departure confirmed
Windstar cancels Star Breeze's Asia sailings this autumn
Seven cruises scheduled for autumn cancelled owing to ‘continued uncertainty’ around ports in the region reopening
Windstar Cruises appoints new UK general sales agent
Small-ship specialist enlists The Cruise Line’s help to drive trade business in the UK
Royal Caribbean grows trade team as guest volumes near 2019
Recruitment is underway to grow the line’s current team of six key account managers to nine
Celebrity launches new luxury trade training
Line reveals new learning tool to coincide with the arrival of its latest ship Celebrity Beyond
Star Clippers fleet returns to full service
Line’s Star Clipper vessel has embarked on its first sailing since March 2020
Havila Voyages takes delivery of second ship Havila Castor
Vessel is due to start service along Norwegian coast in May
Rising cost of living 'forcing travellers to delay holidays'
Agents report soaring energy bills and rising flight costs are making consumers think twice about taking trips
Windstar Cruises announces major agents' fam trip
Windstar Cruises to invite UK agents on Med sailing in June