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

Destinations
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‘Which destinations should I pitch in 2026, and...

In the latest edition of our Question Time series, travel consultant apprentice for Ocean World...

4 hours ago
Trafalgar has officially joined Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland as a river cruise operator
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Trafalgar to target multi-gen families, says line’s VP

Trafalgar will seek to crack the family market when it launches its first wave of...

6 days ago
ROL Cruise
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ROL Cruise: ‘We’ve got our core – now...

After a standout year marking ROL Cruise’s 30th anniversary, the agency’s leadership team have set...

2 months ago
Tony Roberts, Imagine Cruising
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Exclusive: ‘Geopolitical unrest is driving demand for expert...

Geopolitical uncertainty across the US, the Middle East and parts of Ukraine and Russia should...

3 months ago
Tara Minson, InteleTravel, AI
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Exclusive: ‘Utilise AI tools well – or risk...

Travel agents who do not integrate effective AI tools into their business risk being left...

17 November 2025
Nicki Tempest-Mitchell, Barrhead Travel
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Barrhead: ‘Tech is key – but we won’t...

The introduction of new technology will not detract from Barrhead Travel’s ongoing investment in the...

02 October 2025
ROL Cruise Sally Gunnell
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Sally Gunnell: ‘I’m proud to be a part...

Olympic gold medallist Sally Gunnell reflects on her glittering career and looks ahead to her...

26 September 2025
Andy Headington, CEO Adido, cruise, AI
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Exclusive: should we believe the AI takeover hype?

From personalised itineraries to making individual holiday arrangements – AI can supposedly do everything without...

24 September 2025
Charles Darr CLIA
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Exclusive: CLIA chief challenges sustainability misconceptions

CLIA CEO Charles Darr has pushed back against claims the industry is dragging its feet...

23 September 2025
Will Sarson, Product Director, Riviera Travel, solo
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Exclusive: Inside Riviera’s solo-only river cruise revolution

Riviera Travel's product director, Will Sarson, opens up on the launch and journey behind the...

19 September 2025
Celebrity Cruises
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Celebrity Cruises announces godmother of Celebrity Xcel

Award-winning Brazilian chef Janaína Torres, renowned for her restaurant A Casa do Porco in Sao...

27 August 2025
Celebrity River Cruises will offer a Priority Booking Access
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Celebrity River Cruises opens priority booking access

Travel agents can be among the first to secure bookings for Celebrity River Cruises's inaugural...

20 August 2025
Cruise Corner river VIVA Cruises
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Cruise Corner Podcast: How to find your next...

Sponsored by VIVA Cruises It’s been four months since Michelle Daniels was unveiled as VIVA...

29 July 2025
CLIA Expedition Showcase agents
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Agents praise ‘invaluable’ insights from CLIA Expedition Showcase

Travel agents have hailed the 2025 CLIA Expedition Showcase for providing "invaluable" insights into the...

22 July 2025
VIVA Cruises
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New river lines ‘a great opportunity’ for the...

The introduction of new river cruise operators in Europe will help attract more customers to...

27 June 2025

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