Oceania Cruises, the world’s first upper-premium cruise line, has two 1,200-passenger ships on order, with delivery slated for 2022 and 2025, that will bring its fleet to seven. Its Aquamar Spa and Vitality Centers take wellness beyond the spa to …
Only nine per cent said that a vaccine made no difference and that they would get on a cruise ship tomorrow if they could. Edwina Lonsdale, managing director of the cruise specialist, said: “Our most recent survey has given us …
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Our annual “Innovators in Cruise” cover story typically recognizes cruise industry leaders and key team members who’ve soared in developing over-the-top innovation to make the passenger’s cruise experience extraordinary. But nothing about 2020 was typical, so we’ve adapted this year’s …
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Norwegian Cruise Line is encouraging consumers to “revive their destination dreams” with a new campaign inspired by the band Queen called “Break Free.” The campaign, which is going live across print, digital, radio, and TV, is Norwegian’s return to mass …
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As 2020 comes to an end, TMR invited a number of travel advisors and suppliers from all over the world to pen their own letter to the industry, reflecting on the year that was and looking to 2021. The first …
Reflecting on 2020: Desire to Travel Is Much Stronger than Any Virus Read more »
PO Cruises extended its pause in operations for departures into April 2021 due to the current uncertainty relating to European ports of call. PO President Paul Ludlow said that the company did not want to “extend our pause in operations …
There have been a few positive signals in the travel and tourism business in the last few months. But nothing as solid or powerful as news of vaccines against COVID-19 being ready to go. Sleeves were being rolled up in …
Vaccine Rollouts a Huge Lift for Tourism and Travel Industries Read more »
Acknowledging the tough times travel advisors have endured during the pandemic, Norwegian Cruise Line is launching the “Week of You” Dec 7-11 to help them professionally and personally. A complimentary series of virtual events were designed to inspire and support …
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St. Lawrence Cruise Lines has announced that it has been awarded the Safe Travels stamp accreditation ahead of the 2021 cruising season. The Safe Travels stamp is an international symbol designed to help travelers recognize companies around the world that …
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Cruise Planners recently launched the Where2Next survey, which asks advisors’ clients where they want to travel for the next three years. Their answers will be used with other data to target market the right destinations to specific customers. The franchisor …
Cruise Planners’ Vicky Garcia on an initiative to tap into clients’ travel desires Read more »