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About Will Payne

    Virgin Voyages
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    Fall in love with Virgin Voyages’ new winter...

    Sponsored by Virgin Voyages Virgin Voyages has unveiled a range of new winter sailings to...

    18 February 2025
    Oceania
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    Frank Del Rio Jr steps down as Oceania...

    Frank A. Del Rio has stepped down from his role as president of Oceania Cruises...

    18 February 2025
    Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL)
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    NCL encourages agents to ‘plan ahead’ as long-haul...

    Sponsored by Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) As demand for long-haul cruising continues to rise, Norwegian...

    17 February 2025
    ROL Cruise
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    ROL Cruise donates £20,000 to Macmillan Cancer Support

    Independent cruise retailer ROL Cruise has donated £20,000 to Macmillan Cancer Support The donation was...

    17 February 2025
    Australia Kimberley
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    CTN Annual Report: where are cruise-goers sailing to...

    While travellers’ enduring love for the classic cruise hotspots grows stronger, our survey shows that...

    14 February 2025
    Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines head of sales Geoff Ridgeon
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    Cruise Corner: Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Geoff Ridgeon

    Geoff Ridgeon, head of sales for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, joins the Cruise Corner to...

    14 February 2025
    Andy Furlong, Unforgettable Travel Company
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    Andy Furlong joins Unforgettable Travel Company

    Unforgettable Travel Company (UTC) has appointed Andy Furlong as its new commercial director, effective immediately...

    13 February 2025
    Crystal
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    Crystal speeds up travel agent commission payments

    Crystal has announced plans to accelerate travel agent commission payments as it looks to reinforce...

    13 February 2025
    Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Academy
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    New Fred. Olsen training platform surpasses 150 agent...

    Sponsored by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' new training academy for travel...

    12 February 2025
    Alison Earnshaw WTH
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    Earnshaw praises ‘exceptional team’ following WTH departure

    Alison Earnshaw has said she will be leaving World Travel Holdings UK (WTH) "in good...

    12 February 2025
    Scenic
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    Scenic buoyed by 35% year-on-year boost in trade...

    Luxury cruise and tour operator Scenic Group, which includes Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and...

    11 February 2025
    Virgin Voyages secures investment to boost growth plans
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    Virgin Voyages unveils 2025 Comedy Fest lineup

    Virgin Voyages has confirmed comedian and actor Jack Whitehall will headline its 2025 Comedy Fest...

    11 February 2025
    Ambassador Cruise Line Karen Cameron
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    Ambassador appoints Karen Cameron as interim head of...

    Ambassador Cruise Line has appointed Karen Cameron as interim head of trade after head of...

    10 February 2025
    Queen Anne Cunard Liverpool
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    Cunard to visit more than 250 agents in...

    Cunard is looking to reach more than 250 travel agents across more than 60 stores...

    10 February 2025
    Jennifer Shah, AmaWaterways
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    AmaWaterways expands UK team following record year

    AmaWaterways has expanded its UK team following a record year for sales and its strongest...

    10 February 2025

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