Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland has made a number of announcements and updates at its annual conference in Southampton. *All details correct at time of publish (5 June 2026) Over 800 delegates from across the trade heard from Andy Harmer, Managing Director UK & Ireland, who confirmed:
Comcast NBCUniversal has confirmed that Universal Destinations & Experiences’ first theme park in Europe, officially named Universal United Kingdom Resort, will soon begin construction in Bedford. *All details correct at time of publish (4 June 2026) Located just 45 minutes from London, the 540-acre development will feature a theme park
Windstar Cruises has announced that it is establishing an operating presence in the United Kingdom, which, once in place, will mark a major strategic step in its international growth strategy and significantly expand the line’s distribution to UK travel agents. *All details correct at time of publish (18 May 2026)
MSC Cruises has confirmed the return of its Ship Visit Programme for 2026, offering UK travel agents the opportunity to experience its product first-hand across a series of scheduled port visits. *All details correct at time of publish (05 May 2026) The programme will feature seven dates across four UK
This May, Ramble Worldwide is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Lake District National Park (9th May) and National Walking Month by offering up to 20% off bookings on its Hassness House holidays in Buttermere and double loyalty points on bookings for all its tours around the world. *All details
This summer, Ramble Worldwide, the original walking holiday specialist with a charitable ethos, is offering a programme of free guided walks across England and Scotland to celebrate its 80th birthday. *All details correct at time of publish (20 April 2026) Launched in 1946 as Ramblers Association Services, the holiday-planning arm
