Fred Olsen Cruise Lines has announced that it is the first cruise operator to depart from Newcastle this year, offering a variety of sailings. Smaller ship Balmoral will set sail on her first cruise of the season from the Port of Tyne, taking guests on a nine-night ‘In Search of
AE Expeditions and a group of UK travel agents have just returned from a trip to Antarctica. Agents from Polar Routes, Distinctive Americas, Cruise Select, Travelwise, Arcturus and Aqua-Firma experienced the company’s Antarctic Explorer Express itinerary from 10-18 February onboard the company’s new, purpose-built vessel, the Sylvia Earle. The nine-day
Loganair has announced an expansion of its Heathrow services to key regions of the UK for Summer 2024. Shetland, Orkney, Isle of Man and City of Derry are all set to benefit from improved services with increased frequencies and new flight times coming this year. Among the changes, the airline
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland has added a limited number of extra places for its annual conference in May. The conference originally sold out in a record-breaking 48 hours, but additional delegates are now able to join thanks to P&O Cruises adding Britannia to the ship visit
VisitEngland Tourism Superstar 2024 competition has launched, with the public urged to get involved and cast their vote. VisitEngland’s Tourism Superstar competition, now in its 12th year, seeks to find the “unsung heroes” currently working in tourism. There are 10 finalists competing to take the title of Tourism Superstar 2024,
MSC Cruises has added two extra winning scratch cards to its ‘Big Cruise Giveaway,’ bringing the total number of 7-night cruise giveaways to 15. Three lucky agent partners have already won, leaving 12 opportunities for travel agents from the UK and Ireland to experience MSC Cruises’ unparalleled hospitality. Laura Boulton
