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From spectacle to slowness: the rising appeal of small-ship cruising

With research showing a rise in yacht-style cruising, Jack Carter asks why travellers are prioritising slowness over spectacle

Interviews 5 mins read

‘I was instantly wowed’: agents share their verdict on Valiant Lady

From culinary curiosity to '18 to 30s at sea' concern, Jack Carter catches up with four new-to-brand TUI agents during Virgin Voyages' Valiant Lady ship visit to see whether their preconceptions changed having been on board

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HX to launch three new mega fams in 2027/28

HX Expeditions has announced plans to triple its ‘mega fam’ programme for 2027/28 following the success of its inaugural education sailing last May

Ep. 29

How to sell: HX Expeditions

In the next instalment of the Cruise Corner Podcast’s new ‘How to sell’ series, Mark Walter, sales director UK & Northern Europe for HX Expeditions shares the three key selling tips all agents need to know to boost their business with the UK expedition line Is there a hotter ticket in travel right now than expedition cruise?

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‘Mega fam’ sends clear message to trade, says HX Expeditions

This week HX Expeditions hosted more than 350 travel advisors aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen for what the line is calling the largest fam trip in expedition cruise history

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Shane Lewis-Riley joins Scenic Group

Scenic has appointed Shane Lewis-Riley as director of trade sales and partnerships following his exit from Titan Travel

Middle East & Africa 1 min read

Celestyal and MSC Cruises safely transit ships through Strait of Hormuz

Celestyal has confirmed the successful and safe transit of both its vessels, Celestyal Discovery and Celestyal Journey, through the Strait of Hormuz as it prepares to commence Mediterranean sailings

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Trafalgar: “We plan to get a lot of agents on board”

Following the recent launch of Trafalgar’s first river cruise ships, TTC Tour Brands’ deputy CEO & chief sales officer Melissa DaSilva unveiled the tour operator’s 2026 UK trade engagement plans

Interviews 2 mins read

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 new-build river cruise ships in 2028

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