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Celebrity to operate river cruises in 2027 with...
Celebrity Cruises has confirmed plans to expand into the river cruising sector in 2027 with...

Plymouth on track to welcome nearly 12k passengers...
Plymouth is expecting to welcome just under 12,000 passengers in 2025 as demand for domestic...

The CTN Take: what we learned from 2024
In a year that saw a new Labour government and the reunion of two brothers...

Virgin Voyages reshapes UK sales team in executive...
Virgin Voyages has made several key changes to its UK sales team ahead of the...

SH Diana resumes sailing following ‘prompt and efficient’...
Swan Hellenic's SH Diana has resumed sailing less than 40 hours after it experienced technical...

Conference merch: tote-ally redundant or fit for purpose?
Tired of returning from a conference with tote bags overspilling with branded merchandise? Will Payne...

Luxury operator reports 69% increase in cruise bookings
Luxury boutique operator Carrier has seen a significant rise in demand for cruise holidays, with...

Cruising helps increase cognitive function, new study finds
Just five days at sea onboard a cruise ship can increase cognitive abilities such as...

Riviera Travel enhances new training platform with peaks...
Riviera Travel has added a new training module to its recently launched e-learning platform, Riviera...

Watch: why the ‘small ship’ sector deserves a...
Despite sometimes sailing under the radar, the boutique – or "small ship" – cruising sector...

Maritime minister reaffirms govt’s commitment to cruise industry
The maritime minister has reaffirmed the government's commitment to supporting the cruise industry in its...

Wave Awards 2024: ‘we have to keep pinching...
The winners of the Wave Awards 2024 have shared what it means to be among...

Younger cruisers focussing on destination and value, study...
The next generation of cruisers are basing their booking decisions on destination and value for...

Ponant appoints Andrew Bolton as UK sales manager
Ponant has appointed former Celebrity Cruises strategic account manager Andrew Bolton as its new UK...

P&O Cruises’ first Norse charter flight departs Manchester...
P&O Cruises saw its inaugural charter flight with Norse Atlantic Airways depart Manchester airport last...