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Carnival Corporation has been included in the inaugural TIME’s America’s Best Companies 2026 list, recognising the company for excellence in employee satisfaction, sustained financial performance and sustainability achievements.

Carnival Cruise Line has revealed details of its newest ship, Carnival Destiny – which is also the first of the company’s new Ace-Class ships – holding the traditional steel-cutting ceremony for the vessel in Italy at Fincantieri’s shipyard.

MSC Cruises has appointed Rob Scott to the new role of Senior Advisor, Guest Experiences & Growth Strategy – UK & Ireland; a newly-created role by the cruise giant.

Emerald Cruises & Tours has unveiled one of its most exciting deployments yet. Launching exclusively for November 2026, Emerald Cruises has introduced two new 13-Day Seychelles & Indian Ocean Adventure sailings aboard Emerald Kaia, the brand’s newest luxury yacht.

ITTN’s Katie Doyle had the privilege of attending Legend of the Seas’ inaugural sailing with 4,000 trade, press and business representatives from around the world last week. Departing from Malaga, Katie went on a 4-night cruise to Rome joining 120 Irish travel trade and their partners as they had the opportunity to experience firsthand the incredible entertainment and activities onboard the brand new ship! Legend of the Seas is officially the largest cruise ship in the world

Oceania Cruises has announced its 2027 Specialty Cruises programme, bringing together destination‑rich itineraries and hosted experiences where cuisine, culture and personal connection take centre stage. The line’s 2027 Specialty Cruises offer guests unique opportunities to engage with renowned guest hosts and celebrated experts while exploring some of the world’s most evocative regions. From the sun-drenched Mediterranean and historic Baltic shores to captivating Japan, thes

Welcome onboard Legend of the Seas, Royal Caribbean‘s newest ship and the third addition to its Icon Class ships in its Royal fleet. This 250,800-gross-ton-mega-ship features 18 decks and stretches 365 metres long, offering next-level attractions like the largest waterpark at sea, eight distinct neighbourhoods, and the highly anticipated Royal Railway Legend Station. On Monday morning, ITTN’s Katie Doyle joined Irish travel trade as they embarked on a 4-night adventure saili

On 18 June, Travelmarvel – the premium river cruise and escorted touring brand of APT Travel Group – hosted the inaugural meeting of its newly established River Cruise Advisory Panel in Dublin. Bringing together key partners and leading voices from the Irish travel and cruise industry, the panel served as a collaborative forum for key partners and respected voices among the cruise industry to share insights, exchange best practices, and explore opportunities to grow awareness

Riviera Travel is celebrating a standout mid-year performance in the trade, with passenger numbers and revenue both delivering impressive double-digit growth thanks to the continued support and dedication of its valued travel agent partners. Year-to-date results show UK trade passenger numbers have increased by 27% year-on-year, while revenue has grown by 33%. This strong performance reflects sustained demand across both river cruises and escorted touring, as well as the fant

Luxury river cruise line Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is riding a wave of record demand from UK travellers, with bookings for 2026 up 32% year-on-year and 2027 bookings already 63% ahead of the same point last year. The growth comes as Uniworld launches a host of new experiences, ships and itineraries for 2026 and 2027, including a brand-new generation of Super Ships, a new series of luxury cruise-and-tour holidays, and an inaugural programme of immersive, land-based journ

The launch of the 2027 programme is the most comprehensive launch in VIVA Cruises’ history, featuring new destinations and extended sailing periods. One of the standout moments will be the christening and launch of VIVA UNIQUE in Venice to join VIVA BEYOND in the new VIVA Boutique premium offering. VIVA Cruises is one of the few river cruise lines to operate the full year. VIVA ONE, VIVA TWO, VIVA ENJOY and VIVA BEYOND will begin their sailings in January. February will see t

Oceania Cruises has unveiled its new 2028 & 2029 Collection of Voyages, featuring more than 230 itineraries across the globe. Sailings range from seven to 180 days and include more than 60 overnight port stays. This double launch of two full future seasons gives guests and travel advisors greater time and flexibility to plan their journeys well ahead. Iconic cities such as Tokyo, New York and Amsterdam frame these journeys, weaving together sun-drenched islands, lesser-known

There has never been a better time to inspire your clients with Travelmarvel. With incredible offers on summer sailings still available, the exciting launch of our 2027 programme, generous early booking savings and a brand-new brochure now on offer, we have everything agents need to turn those last-minute holiday dreams or bucket list hopes into confirmed bookings. Summer sailings – last chance to get away Clients looking for a premium-value escape this summer can still take

Shane Cullen interviews Anna Nash, President of Explora Journeys, during the ultra-luxury brand's overnight event in Wineport Lodge Hotel in Ireland. Find out her vision for the brand, what customers can expect and the tools and support in place for the travel trade to best represent this beautiful product to clients. Anna Nash joined Explora in September 2024 and reports directly to MSC Cruises’ executive chairman Pierfrancesco Vago. She has been in luxury for 25 years. She

Shane Cullen interviews Anna Nash, President of Explora Journeys, during the ultra-luxury brand's overnight event in Wineport Lodge Hotel in Ireland. Find out her vision for the brand, what customers can expect and the tools and support in place for the travel trade to best represent this beautiful product to clients. Anna Nash joined Explora in September 2024 and reports directly to MSC Cruises’ executive chairman Pierfrancesco Vago. She has been in luxury for 25 years. She

Shane Cullen interviews Anna Nash, President of Explora Journeys, during the ultra-luxury brand's overnight event in Wineport Lodge Hotel in Ireland. Find out her vision for the brand, what customers can expect and the tools and support in place for the travel trade to best represent this beautiful product to clients. Anna Nash joined Explora in September 2024 and reports directly to MSC Cruises’ executive chairman Pierfrancesco Vago. She has been in luxury for 25 years. She

ITTN’s Shane Cullen boarded the beautiful Azamara Journey, which docked along the Liffey on Friday morning. Onboard, Shane reconnected with the sales duo, Stuart Pearce (Azamara – Head of Trade Sales UK & Ireland) and Peter Ryan (Azamara – Business Development Manager UK & Ireland). The Fantastic Four Boarding the Azamara Journey, it is like family. I have interviewed this duo before, last time in the beautiful setting of Cobh and their friendliness, along with all the staff

ITTN's Shane Cullen interviewed Kay Sion, Head of Sales Continental Europe (w/o DACH) for Scenic and Emerald Cruises, onboard one of the two ultra luxury Scenic Eclipse ships when she docked along the River Liffey on Monday, 24 June 2025. Find out more about the brand and take a look onboard the stunning ship, Scenic Eclipse. On the oceans, Scenic Eclipse, The World’s First Discovery Yachts™, are pioneers in expedition and discovery cruising – blending exploration and indulge

ITTN's Shane Cullen interviewed Kay Sion, Head of Sales Continental Europe (w/o DACH) for Scenic and Emerald Cruises, onboard one of the two ultra luxury Scenic Eclipse ships when she docked along the River Liffey on Monday, 24 June 2025. Find out more about the brand and take a look onboard the stunning ship, Scenic Eclipse. On the oceans, Scenic Eclipse, The World’s First Discovery Yachts™, are pioneers in expedition and discovery cruising – blending exploration and indulge

ITTN's Shane Cullen interviewed Kay Sion, Head of Sales Continental Europe (w/o DACH) for Scenic and Emerald Cruises, onboard one of the two ultra luxury Scenic Eclipse ships when she docked along the River Liffey on Monday, 24 June 2025. Find out more about the brand and take a look onboard the stunning ship, Scenic Eclipse. On the oceans, Scenic Eclipse, The World’s First Discovery Yachts™, are pioneers in expedition and discovery cruising – blending exploration and indulge