Headlines
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Pearl will never discount
Friday | Jun 27 2025SHORT-TERM discounting will never happen at Pearl Expeditions, even though value-added inclusions such as pre-expedition land arrangements may be offered in the business’ formative months, according to Executive Chair Sarina Bratton.
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Celestyal releases 2027-28
Friday | Jun 27 2025CELESTYAL Cruises has launched its 2027 program, as well as early voyages in 2028, all on sale now.
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Pearl banking on luxury agent pivot
Thursday | Jun 26 2025PEARL Expeditions will shun mass distribution of its product and instead focus on carefully selected trade partners it knows can deliver solid, reliable business.
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AI helps agents book cruise
Thursday | Jun 26 2025TRAVELTEK is this week exhibiting what it claims is the world’s first AI cruise search tool aimed at travel agents.
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Slovenia on the rise
Thursday | Jun 26 2025SMALL ship cruise line Unforgettable Croatia has experienced a steep rise in bookings to Slovenia from Australians seeking a European getaway to the Adriatic country.
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A Darr-ing move from CLIA
Wednesday | Jun 25 2025CRUISE Lines International Association (CLIA) President & Chief Executive Officer Bud Darr (pictured) will present a keynote address at this year’s expanded Cruise360 conference in Brisbane.
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Carnival not affected by macro trends
Wednesday | Jun 25 2025CARNIVAL Corporation has posted a strong second quarter financial report, despite a volatile macroeconomic background for the travel industry, driven by a combination of better-than-expected yield and costs.
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Ponant hits the road
Wednesday | Jun 25 2025PONANT Explorations, Journey Beyond, and Bunnik Tours launched a rural ‘The World to You’ roadshow, which ended earlier this month.
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Cunard’s agent pledge
Tuesday | Jun 24 2025NEW Cunard Line Sales & Marketing Director Amy Williams (CW 04 Mar) has been tasked with carrying forward the brand’s key platforms: entertainment, wellness, cuisine, and a commitment to the Australian travel trade.
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RSSC trialling more casual dining
Tuesday | Jun 24 2025REGENT Seven Seas Cruises’ (RSSC) upcoming ship Seven Seas Prestige (CW 09 May) will take a more casual approach to dining, in response to guest preferences changing in the luxury sector.
