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Emma Rodgers joins cruise.co.uk as national account manager

Rodgers becomes the first dedicated team member of cruise.co.uk’s B2B operation
She joins from Ambassador Cruise Line, where she served as divisional sales manager – north
In her new role, Rodgers will be responsible for developing cruise.co.uk’s relationships with its trade partners, supporting sales growth and identifying commercial opportunities

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AmaWaterways appoints Steve Spivak as chief commercial officer

Spivak will join AmaWaterways on 30 September, having spent the past 14 years with Tauck.
In his new role, he will focus on strengthening the line's relationships with travel agents, strategic partners and guests.
He will lead AmaWaterways' global service, reservations and revenue management teams.

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Imagine Cruising to enter the high street with Travelbag integration

Seven Travelbag retail outlets will become jointly branded with Imagine Cruising, with locations in Cobham, Harpenden, Marlow, Winchester, Solihull, Cheltenham and Knutsford.
Both brands will continue to operate as they do now, with their existing teams and processes unchanged.
Nicola Richardson, MD of Travelbag, will continue to lead the brand and will join the Imagine Cruising Group senior leadership team, reporting to CEO Tony Roberts.

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CLIA unveils revamped format for 2027 conference

Business sessions will be split across two days, with the first being be held at Kings Conference Centre in Hedge End, Southampton, and the second onboard P&O Cruises’ Britannia.
The previous 'Sailaway Party' will be replaced with smaller-group evening events or activities.
The conference will be held from 13-15 May.

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‘We need to keep pace’: cruise leaders on the challenges facing growth

The cruise sector must continue to evolve if it is to keep pace with its ambitious growth targets.
MSC Cruises' Antonio Paradiso predicted the disruption caused by the Strait of Hormuz closure could continue for another "six to nine months"
Key to keeping up with supply is ensuring consumers are being matched with the right product, said Hurtigruten's Iain Powell.

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How to sell: Windstar Cruises

How do you sell the Windstar Cruises experience in 30 seconds or less?

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Help guests explore Europe with NCL’s 2027 cruise programme

NCL's 2027 Europe programme gives customers the chance to discover more destinations in a single holiday, with deposits from just £100pp
With almost 200 itineraries across the Mediterranean, Greek Isles and Northern Europe, there’s plenty of choice for every type of guest
One standout itinerary is the seven-day Mediterranean: Nice, Florence & Amalfi Coast voyage aboard Norwegian Epic®

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Virgin Voyages hosts 1,200 agents during biggest-ever UK trade activation

Agents embarked Valiant Lady throughout the summer following the vessel's dry-dock earlier this year
Events took place in Dublin, Glasgow, Liverpool, Belfast, Edinburgh and Portsmouth
Attending agents' confidence in selling Virgin Voyages grew by 34 per cent following the visits

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Accessible travel specialist launches new range of mini-cruises

The itineraries offer disabled travellers an entry point into cruising
Limitless Travel has partnered with the likes of Cunard and P&O Cruises
Sailings are available in Northern Europe, to cities such as Amsterdam and Rotterdam

Will Payne

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