Inspirations
Read insightful interviews with a variety of cruise line executives and cruise travel professionals discussing the latest trends, recent developments and current affairs.

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

Countdown to Riviera Rose: five things you need...
With Riviera Rose preparing to launch this April, here are five reasons why this is...

Cruise Corner: Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Geoff Ridgeon
Geoff Ridgeon, head of sales for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, joins the Cruise Corner to...

Cruise Corner: Explora Journeys’ Antonio Paradiso
Antonio Paradiso, vice president of international sales for MSC Groupās Cruise Division and managing director...

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

Wave Awards 2024: ‘we have to keep pinching...
The winners of the Wave Awards 2024 have shared what it means to be among...

Wave Awards 2024: CTN meets performer Lizzie Ball
With one month to go until the Wave Awards 2024, Cruise Trade News sits down...

Exclusive: Tui reports robust Nile demand despite Red...
Demand for cruises along the Nile River has remained robust in 2024 despite ongoing instability...

Cruise business ‘extremely important’ to Barrhead’s 2025 targets
The "burgeoning" cruise sector will play a vital role in helping Barrhead Travel achieve its...

How to grow a cruise agency from the...
Launching a new business can be a terrifying prospect, unless youāre one of these five...

Exclusive: Ponant to bolster team as GM eyes...
The new general manager UK and Ireland for Ponant will look to bolster his sales...

Trade feedback ‘critical’ to 26/27 season, says Regent...
The UK travel trade has been an integral part of Regent Seven Seas Cruises' 2026/2027...

Cruise Corner: Atlas Ocean Voyages’ Bernard Carter
Atlas Ocean Voyages' Bernard Carter joins the Cruise Corner to discuss why he took on...

Regent ‘reaches next level’ of trade engagement with...
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has "reached the next level of trade engagement" with the launch...

Exclusive: Hurtigruten CCO lays out plans for UK...
Hurtigruten chief commercial officer Patrick Brewer unveilsĀ his vision for the British marketĀ and shares tips on...