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AI vs travel agents: what does the future of cruise retail look like?

The number of people using AI for holiday inspiration has doubled year-on-year, with 43 per cent now confident to some degree in letting AI plan their holiday
Agents are increasingly acting as “curators and translators”, helping customers navigate a cruise market spanning ocean, river, expedition, ultra-luxury and yacht-style sailings
Industry leaders believe AI will take on more research and administration, freeing the trade to spend more time building relationships

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Private islands: Is cruise creating a tourism bubble?

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Are cruise lines' sustainability credentials cutting through?

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Exclusive: should we believe the AI takeover hype?

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Interview: “Without us, ships don’t sail full”

Iglu Cruise’s Kyle Turner on how his triumph at the 2024 Cruise Stars awards inspired him to take on new challenges and why events such as this are vital to the travel agent community

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CTN Investigates: How Gen Z is driving the multi-gen cruise boom

As more young people turn to cruising to satiate their desire to travel the world, cruise lines and agents across the UK are noting a sharp uptick in the popularity of multi-generational bookings

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Andy Harmer: 'River is not just thriving - it's charting a course'

Andy Harmer OBE highlights the strength of the river cruise sector and why now is the perfect time to enhance your knowledge of the world’s waterways

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The CTN Take: Can Aqua entice new guests while keeping loyalists happy?

Norwegian Cruise Line is hoping to attract a new strain of clientele with the launch of Norwegian Aqua – but can it do so without sacrificing the tried-and-tested favourites its loyal customers keep coming back for?

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CTN Annual Report: where are cruise-goers sailing to next?

While travellers’ enduring love for the classic cruise hotspots grows stronger, our survey shows that holidaymakers are prepared to venture further in search of better value

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Cruise lines are attending this international catering expo. Here’s why you should too

Taking place on 8-10 April at Hamburg Messe, World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) has been growing in popularity among cruise lines who are eager to meet with F&B suppliers and learn about evolving hospitality trends.

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Why millennials are finally taking cruise seriously

With cruise starting to dominate content channels on TikTok and Instagram, younger audiences are now coming around to the idea of a holiday at sea, writes Andy Headington, CEO of travel marketing agency Adido

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How to grow a cruise agency from the ground up

Launching a new business can be a terrifying prospect, unless you’re one of these five entrepreneurs, of course.

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5 reasons why Qatar’s star is rising among cruise travellers

Home to expansive souks, sublime palm-fringed beaches and the awe-inspiring Museum of Islamic Art, Qatar’s standing as an essential stop for cruise travellers has never been stronger

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