- The number of people using AI for holiday inspiration has doubled year-on-year, with 43 per cent now confident to some degree in letting AI plan their holiday
- Agents are increasingly acting as “curators and translators”, helping customers navigate a cruise market spanning ocean, river, expedition, ultra-luxury and yacht-style sailings
- Industry leaders believe AI will take on more research and administration, freeing the trade to spend more time building relationships
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Ep. 43
What’s behind Windstar’s move into river cruising?
In this special bonus episode of the Cruise Corner Podcast, Windstar Cruise’s Helen Beck and Augustus Lonsdale chat to us about the line’s groundbreaking ocean-to-river packages ahead of their launch in 2027Earlier this year, Windstar announced that its new all-suite yacht, Star Explorer, will sail a selection of European itineraries combining Europe’s most popular ocean and river destinations.
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