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Is rising payroll pressure reshaping cruise recruitment strategies?
The government’s decision to increase National Insurance Contributions and the national living wage has cruise...

Nat Geo-Lindblad Expeditions lays out UK expansion plans
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions has outlined how its plans to carve out market share in Britain’s...

Why agents are pushing river cruise now more...
With lines and agents reporting a surge in river cruise bookings, the stage is set...

Comment: what the wave data tells us about...
As another strong wave season comes to an end, Traveltek’s chief commercial officer Cressida Sergeant...

River Focus: VIVA Enjoy on the Rhine
Following plans to bolster its presence in the UK after impressive international sales, Will Payne...

Andy Harmer: ‘River is not just thriving –...
Andy Harmer OBE highlights the strength of the river cruise sector and why now is...

How to enhance your clients’ cruise holidays with...
Sponsored by Rovos Rail Help your customers experience the best of the region by pairing...

Can cruise lure the wellness travel market?
Travellers’ growing desire for selfcare has forced cruise lines to reimagine their onboard spaces. Cruise...

Are refundable deposits good news for cruise agents?
Following the launch of Royal Caribbean's refundable deposit scheme, Jack Carter speaks to agents and...

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...

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Available to download now, our inaugural cruise industry report can reveal that many consumers still...

The CTN Take: what we learned from 2024
In a year that saw a new Labour government and the reunion of two brothers...

Conference merch: tote-ally redundant or fit for purpose?
Tired of returning from a conference with tote bags overspilling with branded merchandise? Will Payne...

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

Why millennials are finally taking cruise seriously
With cruise starting to dominate content channels on TikTok and Instagram, younger audiences are now...