Antigua and Barbuda has announced the launch of Antigua and Barbuda Black Pineapple Awards which will take place from 6-8 December 2024. This exciting and exclusive event will celebrate over 100 of the destination’s top travel professionals from around the world. The event is organised by the Antigua and Barbuda Ministry of Tourism
Swan Hellenic is offering travel agents up to £100 per guest booked while saving their clients up to £650 each on selected destinations when they book a balcony cabin. The offer is valid for any bookings made between now and mid-October and applies across the board to all 2025 itineraries
Heathrow Express has launched its new £10 Advance Discounted Tickets. This latest initiative offers travellers the opportunity to enjoy exceptional value with single (one-way) journeys in Standard Class, starting from just £10. This initiative reflects Heathrow Express’s ongoing commitment to providing excellent value and convenience for travelers, said the company
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is introducing two new ‘hybrid learning’ training programmes for frontline agents. One will focus on river cruise and the other on expedition cruise. CLIA is looking for two cohorts of 30 agents to join the six-month learning programmes, which will lead to a graduation ceremony
Explora Journeys reveals plans to grow towards a total of six ships by 2028. EXPLORA II was delivered to become the second ship to join the luxury travel brand of the MSC Group’s €3.5 billion fleet of six vessels. The ship will set sail on her maiden journey on 16 September from Civitavecchia
Pandaw has announced details of a brand new ship and itinerary that will be launching on the Kerala Backwaters in October 2025. The ten-cabin Kochi Pandaw will be Pandaw’s fourth ship in India and has been specially designed for the Kerala Backwaters, whilst maintaining the classic Pandaw cabin and wrap
