In this exclusive Cruise Corner interview, Cruise Trade News' David Broad speaks to Leon Hand, training manager at Celebrity Cruises, about the latest brand updates, new ships and upcoming itineraries. Later this year, Celebrity Ascent, the fourth ship in the...

Viva Cruises COO Andrea Kruse explains how the river cruise operator intends to spread its message in the UK market and improve trade relationships. What are the key objectives for Viva Cruises over the coming months? As well as continuing...

Traveltek chief commercial officer Cressida Sergeant stresses why the complex nature of technology requires patience and understanding from all parties. I often get asked how long a job will take, or I’m told by customers that something complex will only,...

New data from Qatar Tourism shows that the country welcomed more than two million visitors during the first half of this year. May and June registered the highest figure (567,000) ever recorded for these two months in the last 10...

Industry trends suggest that the cruise sector could soon surpass previous record passenger numbers. So, what is fuelling this growth? Gary Peters investigates. As cruise lines began to sail again following the initial pandemic lockdowns, there was much talk of...

Augustus Lonsdale, head of UK sales at Windstar Cruises, explains his key aims in the role and what travel agents can expect. When asked what tempted him to leave AmaWaterways after seven years and join Windstar Cruises, Augustus Lonsdale focuses...