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CTN Annual Report 2026: young travellers eye river, but price stalls growth

Younger travellers are identifying river cruising as a unique way to see the world, but perceptions around cost continue to dampen appetite, according to Cruise Trade News' 2026 Annual Report

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'Which destinations should I pitch in 2026, and why?'

In the latest edition of our Question Time series, travel consultant apprentice for Ocean World Travel, Emily Babey asks the experts which destinations she should champion in 2026 to entice new customers

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Is government policy hindering cruise's net-zero mission?

The UK government is placing stricter regulations on the emissions cruise ships produce while in port, but with limited shore power infrastructure in place, is the policy accelerating decarbonisation or undermining cruise’s competitiveness?

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Middle East crisis sparks surge in Northern Europe cruise demand

The Middle East crisis has revealed a striking divergence in cruise demand and signalled where travellers may be heading next

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Is cruise on the brink of a critical shortage of crew?

With more record-breaking capacity ships on the horizon, could there soon be a squeeze on crew availability?

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Six key takeaways from the 2026 CLIA Riverview conference

Customer knowledge, targeting ocean cruisers and the ability to adapt during a crisis are just some of the key takeaways from this year’s CLIA RiverView conference

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CTN Annual Report 2026: how are Brits consuming cruise?

Last year, Brits didn’t feel confident booking a cruise without doing some research first.

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Exclusive: 'Small-ship cruising is no longer a niche'

Small-ship cruising is no longer a niche – it is fast becoming one of the most dynamic growth stories in the industry, writes Unforgettable Travel Company co-founder Graham Carter

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CTN Annual Report 2026: is cruise welcome?

As governments and port communities continue to point the finger at cruise for its contribution to overtourism, does it deserve to be in the firing line or is it being unfairly targeted?