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Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) today announced its latest holiday promotion just in time for Travel Tuesday – 50% off all cruises and free prepaid gratuities for sailings three nights and longer. (more…)
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Cruise Nation, the UK’s leading land and cruise holiday specialist, reveals that Alaska cruises are now its fifth most popular destination following an 83% year-on-year increase in bookings. (more…)
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Celestyal has rebranded its travel advisor education and training platform to better support its trade partners. Currently known as “Celestyal Campus,” the platform will relaunch as “Celestyal Stars” on December 1, ahead of the upcoming Wave Season.
Celestyal Stars will include 16 training modules, covering topics such as brand identity; information about the two-ship fleet; destination knowledge; and tips on how advisors can grow their Celestyal business.
Full story Celestyal Updates Travel Advisor Education and Training Platform
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MSC Cruises announced that MSC World America was named a winner in Good Housekeeping’s 2026 Travel Awards in the Cruise Getaways category. (more…)
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National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions’ Alaska’s Inside Passage itinerary has been named a winner of Good Housekeeping’s 2026 Travel Awards. (more…)
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Explora Journeys, the luxury ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, has officially launched its presence on TikTok as @ExploraJourneys_, marking an exciting new chapter in the brand’s digital journey. (more…)
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Building on its 35-year legacy of responsible exploration, the report details Aurora’s measurable progress, reaffirming the company’s commitment to exploration that actively protects the places it visits. (more…)
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When booking a cruise, picking a cruise line can be as important a decision as the destination. (more…)
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With Q3 earnings now in, the cruise industry’s momentum remains strong, reflected in solid bookings and continued growth in both capacity and revenue. (more…)
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Explora Journeys, the luxury ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, has unveiled a newly enhanced website experience alongside a refined visual identity, marking a significant evolution in the brand’s digital and creative journey. (more…)
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Data from Cruise Industry News’ global cruise ship orderbook, which is valued at $63 billion through 2036, shows that just under 70 vessels are currently on order for the next decade. (more…)
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Azamara Cruises today announced the launch of its new Anything Azamara hotline – a dedicated phone line designed exclusively for travel advisors. (more…)
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A new communication channel empowers cruise lines to engage guests instantly – fully integrated into the MXP365 Digital Guest Journey, available pre-cruise, onboard, and post- cruise. (more…)
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Continuing demand for cruise holidays has delivered A$7.32 billion in economic benefits to the national economy and supported more than 22,000 Australian jobs during 2024-25, according to an economic impact report commissioned by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and the Australian Cruise Association (ACA). (more…)
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HX Expeditions today announced the global expansion of its pioneering education partnership with the University of Tasmania (UTAS) and its Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS). (more…)
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Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland has announced details of its ‘Cruise Champion’ training programmes for frontline travel agents. (more…)
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Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises announced the launch of PressReader, a newly introduced service across both fleets that delivers thousands of global newspapers, magazines and eBooks directly to guests’ personal devices. (more…)
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Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has released its new Expedition Cruise Spotlight Sessions, a series of online videos designed to give travel agents fresh insight into the booming expedition sector. (more…)
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A new economic impact study, referred to as the ‘Ripple Report’, has highlighted how Hurtigruten’s iconic Norwegian coastal voyages significantly strengthen the local economy in the communities they visit, proving that cruise tourism can be a key driver in Norway if local value creation is prioritised and sustainably managed. (more…)
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2026 is expected to mark the fourth consecutive year of record cruise passenger volume. (more…)
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After years of “revenge travel” and jam-packed holidays, a new mindset is taking hold and reshaping how people think about vacation: the Joy of Missing Out (JOMO). (more…)
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This summer, Riviera Travel launched Riviera Explorer. The new digital learning platform offers everything travel advisors need to help sell, promote and understand Riviera Travel. (more…)
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Cruise Planners introduced several new travel technology enhancements during its annual convention onboard the Wonder of the Seas. (more…)
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Virgin Voyages and Google Cloud have announced a strategic partnership to embed generative AI across the line’s business, with more than 50 specialized AI agents on Gemini Enterprise now deployed company-wide. (more…)
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Cruising is increasingly becoming more popular amongst younger travellers than it is with over 65s, according to the 2025-2026 Holiday Habits Report by ABTA. (more…)
This study addresses the underexplored area of cruise tourism competitiveness in emerging Asian cities, focusing on port-city mobility and governance in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam. (more…)
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Shining a spotlight on the best of the best, the Travel Weekly Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 gathered the region’s top champions and industry leaders for an evening of celebration and recognition on 7 October 2025. (more…)
Welcome to The 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. This is the 28th edition of our annual event, and, as with last year, the results are based purely on votes from our UK readership. (more…)
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Data from Cruise Industry News’ global cruise ship orderbook shows that nearly 65 percent of the ocean vessels on order for 2026 will be powered by alternative fuels. (more…)
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Created in partnership with Princess Cruises, world-renowned global mixologist and Princess ambassador Rob Floyd presents Sip at Sea: A Princess Cruises Cocktail Collection – an imaginative and interactive cocktail book now available on Amazon and onboard all 17 Princess ships. (more…)
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Cruise Critic is gearing up to celebrate its anniversary month with the largest giveaway in the company’s 30-year history. (more…)
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In a landmark move to strengthen the UK’s maritime and tourism sectors, the UK Government, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), and the UK Chamber of Shipping have jointly launched the UK Cruise Growth Plan. (more…)
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The Strategic Alliance of European Cruise Ports Associations reaffirmed its strong collaboration during Seatrade Cruise Europe 2025 in Hamburg, underscoring the importance of sustainable growth, innovation, and resilience across the cruise industry. (more…)
Data from 2018 through 2024 demonstrates measurable progress in a variety of categories, including increased operating efficiency and uptake of alternative fuels. (more…)
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Just about every cruise segment this year is outperforming 2024 numbers, according to Signature Travel Network. (more…)
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New data published last week has highlighted for the first time the full benefits that cruise tourism brings to Scotland. (more…)
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The Cruise Globe has today announced the launch of a new app version of its popular digital platform. (more…)
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Travelpack has launched a dedicated cruise platform for travel agents after seeing cruise sales grow faster than other areas of its business. (more…)
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A groundbreaking Croatian initiative that unites technology, tourism and nature conservation has been named a finalist for one of the world’s most prestigious sustainable tourism awards. (more…)
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A Cruise Critic’s Take | Winds of Change | A Podcast by Windstar Cruises
On the latest episode of Winds of Change, Windstar Cruises sat down with the one and only Carolyn Spencer Brown, veteran cruise content creator, and one of cruising’s most trusted voices. (more…)
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