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APT Travelmarvel Paul Melinis
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‘River is booming – but rock-bottom pricing is...

The river sector has enjoyed another year of double-digit growth and booming demand. But "rock-bottom...

3 months ago
Geoff Ridgeon, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
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Exclusive: why ‘mature’ travellers are crucial for the...

Following his insightful look at the importance of the mature cruise market at the 2025...

02 October 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
AI, artificial intelligence,
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How AI is redefining cruising and what it...

From smarter ship operations to hyper-personalised guest experiences, artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the cruise...

14 July 2025
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Comment: why cruise’s move toward direct bookings is...

Monish Luthra, CEO of travel technology firm Odysseus Solutions, says cruise lines’ willingness to open...

30 April 2025
CTN Take Aqua
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The CTN Take: Can Aqua entice new guests...

Norwegian Cruise Line is hoping to attract a new strain of clientele with the launch...

02 April 2025
The CTN Take Part 5, Trump's
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The CTN Take: Trump’s America spells bad news...

Could Donald Trump’s bullish stance on the US economy stunt the cruise industry’s short-to-medium-term growth...

24 February 2025
The CTN Take Barrhead cruise
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The CTN Take: How agencies like Barrhead will...

Barrhead Travel has cemented its position as one of the most successful agency groups in...

09 October 2024
Tech talk: travel technology, Traveltek Cress Sergeant, digital transformation in cruise
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Tech talk: The importance of digital collaboration in...

As we exit 2023, Traveltek chief commercial officer Cressida Sergeant reflects on what has been...

04 December 2023
Accord Marketing, Maria Payne, cruise column
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Accord Marketing’s Maria Payne: ‘Maximising the power of...

Accord Marketing chief client officer Maria Payne explains how to create successful campaigns using social...

18 October 2023
Princess Cruises, Nick Hughes, joins Scenic Group
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Princess Cruises: ‘Agent engagement at record levels’

Princess Cruises UK & Europe sales director Nick Hughes highlights the success of the line’s...

26 September 2023
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines head of sales Geoff Ridgeon
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Fred Olsen head of sales Geoff Ridgeon: ‘Sparkle...

Fred Olsen Cruise Lines head of sales Geoff Ridgeon underlines the importance of social media...

25 August 2023
Tech talk: travel technology, Traveltek Cress Sergeant, digital transformation in cruise
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Tech talk: Putting technology projects into perspective

Traveltek chief commercial officer Cressida Sergeant stresses why the complex nature of technology requires patience...

21 August 2023
Accord Marketing, Maria Payne, cruise column
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Accord Marketing’s Maria Payne: ‘Making a lasting impression...

Accord Marketing chief client officer Maria Payne explains how cruise companies can create a lasting...

24 July 2023
Amsterdam cruise ban
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Amsterdam cruise ban: ‘A headline-grabbing move that poses...

Headlines are being dominated by the decision to ban cruise ships from Amsterdam city centre....

21 July 2023

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