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About Raphael Giacardi

    Market Watch Middle East
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    Middle East crisis sparks surge in Northern Europe...

    The Middle East crisis has revealed a striking divergence in cruise demand and signalled where...

    6 days ago
    Market Watch, US,
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    Caribbean demand holds firm despite US action in...

    US action in Venezuela dominated interest on our sister brand World of Cruising in January....

    2 months ago
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    Azamara Cruises announces its largest-ever fleet upgrade

    The small-ship line will spend $80m updating all four of its ships, starting with Azamara...

    3 months ago
    Demand
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    Spike in last-minute demand dilutes appetite for summer...

    A resurgence in last-minute demand and growing interest in sailings further ahead are to dilute...

    3 months ago
    Princess Cruises Star Princess
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    Ship review: Star Princess dazzles with luxurious innovation

    Princess Cruises’ newest Sphere class ship blends familiar comfort with innovation. We find a line...

    24 December 2025
    Market Watch forward Europe
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    Forward planning remains strong as Europe bookings spike

    While the appetite for forward planning remains strong, the latest World of Cruising data shows...

    23 December 2025
    Market watch, consumers
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    Travellers shift from last-minute deals to long-term planning

    In the first instalment of our new analysis series with our sister title World of...

    12 November 2025
    World of Cruising TV
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    Last chance to catch World of Cruising TV...

    The third season of Cruise Trade News’ sister travel show, World of Cruising TV, is ending soon, following...

    28 October 2025
    sustainability, cruise
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    Cruise sustainability: ‘We need technology to catch up’

    Industry heavyweights took part in a panel discussion on the future of cruise at the...

    08 October 2025
    Audley
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    ABTA: cruising more popular with younger people than...

    Cruising is increasingly becoming more popular amongst younger travellers than it is with over 65s,...

    07 October 2025
    Celebrity Cruises
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    Giles Hawke opens up on Celebrity Cruises’ move...

    Celebrity Cruises’ long-anticipated entry into the river sector took centre stage at Seatrade Europe in...

    12 September 2025
    Marseille
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    Port Focus: Marseille

    Once dubbed the French Chicago, Marseille has long carried a reputation for grit. But this...

    05 September 2025
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    Barrhead Travel marks 50 years with celebration in...

    Barrhead Travel brought together more than 200 colleagues, industry partners and suppliers for a special...

    13 June 2025

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