Putting this issue together made me think back to our very first takeover edition with Princess Cruises in February 2025. The industry-first issue took a lot of hard work and commitment, which was all made worthwhile later that year when the magazine was nominated for a gong at the 2025 Travel Marketing Awards.
Fast forward 19 months and we’re revisiting our partnership with the brand for round two – I’ll let my co-editor and Princess Cruises UK, Ireland and EMEA sales director Yas McKechnie tell you more.
Elsewhere you’ll find your usual updates from the river (p. 10), luxury (p.11) and expedition (p.13) sectors, and an investigation into what the travel agent of the future might look like (p.45). On page 58, Sarah Holt helps your customers chase some winter sun with an all-encompassing guide to the shoulder seasons.