Earlier this spring at the CLIA RiverView conference in Amsterdam, Jamie Loizou, managing director, AmaWaterways, told an audience of more than 500 trade and river cruise specialists (the largest delegation in the event’s history) that 2024 was to be a pivotal year for the sector.

“River cruising has seen a surge in demand,” he said, “and although until fairly recently the demand from the UK had taken longer to bounce back than other cruise sectors, we have now seen that resurgence has culminated in an increase in sales.”

The positivity surrounding the sector was reflected more recently, when CLIA’s Andy Harmer said consumer interest in river cruising has “never been higher”.

This River Special is designed to help you capitalise on the soaring interest in the sector, providing everything you need to get your clients onboard, from expert insights to international destination and itinerary roundups.