CTN July / August 2026
Summer has a habit of making the travel industry look effortless. Airports are busy, ships are full and holidaymakers are finally embarking on the trips they’ve been planning all year. But behind every seamless journey is an industry that never…
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addAll FeaturesSome of the world’s largest cruise lines are using private islands to bolster their itineraries and keep customers in their grasps. But is the sector at risk of creating a tourism bubble? Emily Eastman investigates The cruise sector has long...
Consumer browsing behaviour is gradually returning to normal, but a continued appetite for last-minute cruise bookings shows old habits are hard to shake Following months in which the news agenda seemed to drive consumer interest and behaviour, we may look...
Sponsored by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Picture this: you’re sailing down the Amazon River surrounded by pink river dolphins; then you are sipping a caipirinha on Copacabana Beach; and next you’re cruising through icy Antarctic waters flanked by Emperor penguins....
From glorious beaches and sparkling harbours to epic galleries and next-level seafood, Sydney has feel-good factor in spades. Writer and former resident Renate Ruge offers two ways visitors can soak up this sunny city One moment you’re at sea, the...
Sponsored by Norwegian Cruise Line Some holidays are about switching off. Others are about ticking off the destination’s travellers have always dreamed of visiting With Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), agents can sell unforgettable bucket-list experiences across four incredible regions, from...
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Seabourn is offering its travel agent partners the chance to win £100 worth of Amazon vouchers to mark the launch of its winter 2028-29 Caribbean programme To win, agents need to make and confirm a new Seabourn Caribbean booking between...
Riviera Travel has created an incident task force as well as a Travel Updates Hub to keep agents and guests informed about any disruptions caused by low water levels on European rivers The ongoing heatwave and drought across Europe has...







