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From an overwater swing to MSC's largest Yacht Club, how to sell World America in five steps

What do agents need to know about this ship?

MSC World America is the second vessel from MSC Cruises’ World Class – a sister to MSC World Europa and the precursor to MSC World Asia, debuting in 2027. It’s a biggie, with capacity for up to 6,764 passengers.

Following a glitzy christening ceremony in Miami – with Drew Barrymore as godmother – MSC World America is now operating weekly Caribbean voyages during its maiden season. All itineraries sail from Miami and include a call at MSC’s private island, Ocean Cay.

Poll: Are the days of the printed holiday brochure numbered?

While there remains demand for printed brochures, this comes at a cost in terms of paper and plastic waste – and now Abta has tightened its guidance to agents and suppliers on brochures, so what’s the future for the iconic holiday brochure?

Corendon Airlines eyes Egypt and senses opportunities in UK regions

Six months into his role at the Turkish carrier’s UK country manager, Matthew Carpenter sets out his vision for growing into the UK market – in partnership with travel agents

Carnival Corp to shut down Carnival Cruise Line's UK team in May

’Individual conversations’ under way with employees to discuss opportunities within the wider business

Kuoni's extensive safari options In The Spotlight

Discover everything you need to know about Kuoni’s comprehensive safari offering, with a chance to win tickets to Disney’s The Lion King musical!

Feel the force: how the retreats market is going from strength to strength

Retreats are becoming a more popular part of the ever expanding wellness sector and advisors should become a bigger part of the sector

Another day in paradise – JW Marriott launches second Maldives resort

First look at the new Maldives resort making waves in the region

Easter strike by Tenerife hotel workers prompts Foreign Office warning

Hotel and hospitality workers in Santa Cruz province start two-day walkout

Audley Travel £600 million sale 'postponed' amid market turmoil

Owner 3i’s plans to sell Audley Travel have reportedly been put on hold

Eight ways to sell the Beauty and the Beast of the California coastline

Why your clients should head to the former sardine capital of the world with its converted factories, seaside vibes and plentiful marine life to spot

‘I was taking photos to show clients... and then my partner proposed’

Agent April Willmott loves Sandals, and has visited nearly all the resorts – so it was fitting her husband-to-be popped the question while they stayed at one of her favourites

How you can sell this lesser-visited Dominican Republic gem with Air Europa

Your clients now have even more choice when planning a trip to the Dominican Republic, thanks to Air Europa’s expanded presence in the destination

Travelpack, Explora Journeys, Intrepid: all the latest travel trade people moves

Ex-Global exec Bond returns with a new trade-focused accommodation platform, while Travelpack has made a key hire it hopes will boost its cruise business

Mum and daughter agency 'smashes' sales targets in first months

Ally and Danielle Case have created their own independent travel business together

New luxury B2B property platform recruits Darren Bond ahead of launch

Reservest was founded by chief executive Tarleton Hepburn during the pandemic after he and his partners found the process of booking luxury villas can ’be incredibly tedious’ for the trade

Travelpack hires Emma Sanger-Horwell in push to be ‘one-stop shop for cruise’

Kenwood Travel’s head of cruise, who will join the operator on 1 May, will be responsible for its existing B2B cruise product and help agents sell more expedition and boutique ship cruises

Agents want to complete training before they join ship visits, says ECN chief

The trade body believes that its new training platform, Expedition Cruise Academy, will boost agents’ understanding of the sector for years to come

Greece reveals latest sustainable tourism initiatives amidst return as TTG’s Destination Partner

As the Greek National Tourism Organisation enters its third year as the TTG Sustainable Travel Heroes Destination Partner, its UK and Ireland director Eleni Skarveli has revealed the recent steps the country has taken to promote responsible tourism.

Lanzarote floods put squeeze on Easter breaks; latest from Tui and Jet2

Tui cancels ’small number’ of holidays, while Jet2 warns several hotels have closed to arrivals

Scottish agency Munro's Travel downsizes amid transition to flexible working

New office space in Aberdeen reflects ’evolving nature of modern business travel management’

Holidays remain a 'top priority purchase' despite economic fears, says Barclays

Travel bucks the trend once again in Barclays spending survey as the bank says people still feel holidays are a top priority despite fears about rising bills and the effects of tariffs

Carrier launches Limitless campaign to target high value bookings

Operator has seen a “spike” in holidays worth more than £100,000 from agents

A Caribbean first-timer's review of Grenada's most iconic hotel

A stay at The Calabash Hotel, a true local icon in Grenada, is the perfect introduction for a first-time Caribbean visitor

'More industry giants are recognising the importance of robust environmental strategy'

Are the UK’s top travel companies moving with the times on sustainability? And have they made any progress over the past year? Patrick Richards from TTG Media’s sustainability partner TerraVerde picks up the story 12 months on