The Demand for Cruising
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Sector: River cruise
The theme for river cruising in 2019 is another year of growth and expanded options as operators scurry to tap demand from an increasingly diverse demographic, with new ships and more product varieties: traditional, themed, active and, increasingly, locally focused …
Cruise execs get down to funny business
The cruise industry is full of funny executives. Take, for example, Orlando Ashford, president of Holland America Line for the past four years. I got a chance to watch Ashford charm an audience onboard the Nieuw Statendam recently, where he …
Sector: Cruise
It is said that a rising tide lifts all boats. The maxim applies to cruise ships, as well; a surging economy over the past few years has lifted ship construction to unprecedented levels. In 2019, nearly two dozen ships are …
Interview with a Seychelles Travel Pro: Mr Alan Mason | Travel News
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The Year In Review
New Distribution Capability gets legs It wasn’t long ago that the GDSs stood in firm resistance to IATA’s New Distribution Capability (NDC), viewing it as a disintermediation tool designed to cut them out of airline booking channels. In 2018, that …
Cruises to Russia, Iceland and Norway to set sail from new Aberdeen Harbour
Cruise passengers will soon be able to travel direct from Aberdeen on six new routes including Russia. Independent travel agent Ramsay Travel has unveiled the brand new routes which will be operated by Cruise Maritime Voyages from the new Aberdeen …
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Epic Destinations That Will Wow Your Clients in 2019
As the New Year unfolds, a virtual blank canvas of potential travel options reveals itself for travel advisors to fill. It prompts the questions: Where will 2019 find your clients? What new adventures await them? Industry cruise experts told Travel …
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Norwegian Cruise Line opens winter 2020-21 itineraries
Norwegian Cruise Line has opened the books on its winter 2020-2021 itineraries. Caribbean highlights include the Norwegian Joy and the Norwegian Encore sailing from Miami, as well as the Norwegian Escape’s debut in Port Canaveral and the Norwegian Epic’s return …
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Epic Hotels in Riviera Maya, Mexico
Riviera Maya is an ideal spot to vacation in Mexico. There are long white-sand beaches to lounge on and plenty of activities and excursions in the area. This part of Mexico has an impressive list of all-inclusive resorts to choose …