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 FeaturesAs cruisers seek out more immersive travel experiences, we examine how small-ship operators such as Windstar Cruises are rising to the challenge When it comes to choosing which cruise line to sail with, “big is beautiful” seems to be the...
Some 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...
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The consumer shortlist for the Wave Awards 2026, taking place on 24 November at the Dorchester Hotel in London, has been revealed It comes after Cruise Trade News’ sister title World of Cruising canvassed its readers to find out who...
Tauck will double its capacity on the Rhône River in 2028 with the launch of MS Harmonie Sister ship to the MS Lumière, the vessel has been inspired, in part, by feedback from Tauck’s river cruising guests and is custom...







