Cruise Trade News

"Today’s announcement will allow HX to further enhance our offerings to our guests, boost our focus on greener innovation and explore new destinations around the globe," said HX CEO Gebhard Rainer. #CruiseNews #HX #Takeovers

Swan Hellenic has backed its decision to offer passengers a 50 per cent refund after it was forced to alter a sailing due to technical problems. In response, several passengers staged a hunger strike and demanded the line reimburse the full cost of the 21-day sailing from Cape Town to Ushuaia. Full story below: #CruiseNews #Breaking #SwanHellenic

Several of the world’s biggest cruise lines have rolled out a range of Black Friday offers, some of which tailored to support UK agents. Here, we round-up 20 standout deals not to be missed. #BlackFriday #CruiseNews #Deals

Tonight, deputy editor William Payne is at The Kia Oval for the final Cruise Challenge by @cruisetradenews of 2024 🎲 After networking drinks and bowl food overlooking the green, agents heard from cruise line representatives to arm themselves with the knowledge to take on the gameshow finale 🏆 #CruiseChallenge #CruiseTradeNews #TravelAgents

. Sarah Jane Walker, sales director UK for Virgin Voyages, joins Cruise Corner to discuss the line’s Best-Value-for-Money Award win at the 2024 Wave Awards and how agents can benefit from the company’s “most immersive season yet” in 2025. Watch the full interview below: #CruiseNews #VirginVoyages #WaveAwards

"While cruise ships are inherently more accessible than some other travel options, offering step-free access across the ship and facilities that cater to a range of needs, there is still plenty of room for improvement." William Payne meets the founder of Limitless Travel Angus Drummond to ask whether cruise truly is an accessible holiday option for disabled travellers. #Cruise #Accessibility #ResponsibleTravel

"We know the trade are keen to learn more about our product and what makes us unique, which is why hosting our first-ever fam trip was such a milestone moment and a wonderful opportunity to showcase what we offer. We can’t wait to see how our relationships develop in 2025 and beyond," sad Unforgettable Travel Company's Graham Carter. #CruiseNews #Croatia #TravelAgents

“I’m looking forward to introducing agents to the wonderful world of Pandaw and to working with them to support any sales and marketing initiatives, as well as enhancing existing relationships and fostering new ones," said Grimley. Congratulations on your new role with Pandaw Cruises, Joseph! #CruiseNews #Jobs #Pandaw

Watch: Celebrity launches hologram experience in London #CruiseNews #marketing #activation https://lnkd.in/egsQkD93

“Under their leadership, I have no doubt that Princess, Holland America and Seabourn will remain well-positioned for a bright future, and we look forward to the next chapter for these two world-class brands and their ongoing success,” said Carnival Corporation CEO Josh Weinstein. #CruiseNews #CarnivalCorporation #Jobs