River Cruise News

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Scenic Group appoints Adam Armstrong as chief commercial officer

• Armstrong has been tasked with leading the global organisation of the group's Scenic and Emerald Cruises brands
• He has more than 20 years' experience in travel, having previously held roles at Royal Caribbean Group, Carnival Australia and Silversea Cruises
• He most recently spent five years at Contiki Holidays

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VIVA Cruises releases first agent selling guide

• VIVA Cruises has released its first agent selling guide in response to demand from the trade
• The guide features information on itineraries, the fleet and onboard experiences
• It also has a demographics section with a list of common customer profiles and preferences to help agents when discussing sailing options with their clients

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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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Celebrity River Cruises' first ship completes float out

• Celebrity River Cruises' first ship has achieved the construction milestone
• Celebrity Compass is slated to enter service in August 2027 as the first in the line's anticipated 20-ship fleet

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Riviera Travel unveils 2028 Europe programme with exclusive experiences

• Riviera Travel releases its 2028 European sailings
• A quarter of them will feature a collection of new exclusive experiences called 'The Riviera Moment'
• The Moments collection is being rolled out over a three-year period

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Viking offers guests chance to view Bayeux Tapestry on Seine sailings

• Agents will have an opportunity to capitalise on overflow demand following the landmark Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum

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CLIA announces on-sale date of 2027 RiverView Conference

• Tickets are to go on sale at 11am on 16 September
• Delegates can join a two-night sailing from Budapest to Vienna via Bratislava

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Couple who met on Riviera solo sailing get engaged

A couple who met on a solo Riviera Travel cruise in 2025 have become engaged one year later on another sailing

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Riviera Travel hands Vicky Billing and Amanda Docherty expanded remits

Riviera Travel has handed director of trade and partnerships UK and Ireland, Vicky Billing and head of trade UK, Amanda Docherty expanded remits as it looks to strengthen its partnerships