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The CTN Take Part 5, Trump's
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The CTN Take: Trump’s America spells bad news...

Could Donald Trump’s bullish stance on the US economy stunt the cruise industry’s short-to-medium-term growth...

24 February 2025
Riviera Travel
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Column: “river is growing by the minute”

The river sector is primed to attract inquisitive travellers who want to get under the...

12 February 2025
SJ Walker Virgin Voyages, Cruise Corner
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Cruise Corner: Virgin Voyages’ UK sales director SJ...

Sponsored by Virgin Voyages SJ Walker, sales director UK for Virgin Voyages, joins Cruise Corner...

28 November 2024
The CTN Take Barrhead cruise
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The CTN Take: How agencies like Barrhead will...

Barrhead Travel has cemented its position as one of the most successful agency groups in...

09 October 2024
Tech talk: travel technology, Traveltek Cress Sergeant, digital transformation in cruise
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Tech talk: The importance of digital collaboration in...

As we exit 2023, Traveltek chief commercial officer Cressida Sergeant reflects on what has been...

04 December 2023
Accord Marketing, Maria Payne, cruise column
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Accord Marketing’s Maria Payne: ‘Maximising the power of...

Accord Marketing chief client officer Maria Payne explains how to create successful campaigns using social...

18 October 2023
Princess Cruises, Nick Hughes, joins Scenic Group
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Princess Cruises: ‘Agent engagement at record levels’

Princess Cruises UK & Europe sales director Nick Hughes highlights the success of the line’s...

26 September 2023
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines head of sales Geoff Ridgeon
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Fred Olsen head of sales Geoff Ridgeon: ‘Sparkle...

Fred Olsen Cruise Lines head of sales Geoff Ridgeon underlines the importance of social media...

25 August 2023
Tech talk: travel technology, Traveltek Cress Sergeant, digital transformation in cruise
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Tech talk: Putting technology projects into perspective

Traveltek chief commercial officer Cressida Sergeant stresses why the complex nature of technology requires patience...

21 August 2023
Accord Marketing, Maria Payne, cruise column
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Accord Marketing’s Maria Payne: ‘Making a lasting impression...

Accord Marketing chief client officer Maria Payne explains how cruise companies can create a lasting...

24 July 2023
Amsterdam cruise ban
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Amsterdam cruise ban: ‘A headline-grabbing move that poses...

Headlines are being dominated by the decision to ban cruise ships from Amsterdam city centre....

21 July 2023
Princess Cruises, Nick Hughes, joins Scenic Group
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Princess Cruises: ‘Getting travel agents on our ships...

Princess Cruises UK & Europe sales director Nick Hughes discusses what travel agents can expect...

19 July 2023
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines head of sales Geoff Ridgeon
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Fred Olsen head of sales Geoff Ridgeon: ‘Why...

Fred Olsen Cruise Lines head of sales Geoff Ridgeon explains why cuisine is a key...

07 July 2023
Accord Marketing, Maria Payne, cruise data
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Accord Marketing’s Maria Payne: Analysing the latest cruise...

Accord Marketing chief client officer Maria Payne looks at what the latest travel data says...

21 June 2023
Travel technology
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Tech talk: Finding the right blend of people...

Traveltek chief commercial officer Cressida Sergeant discusses what makes the ideal blend of people and...

14 April 2023

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