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2023 was a stellar year for cruising with 31.7 million passengers

Millions benefitting from massive cruise demandThe global demand for cruise holidays now is higher than pre-pandemic numbers.

The Antarctic experience will be enjoyed onboard Silver Endeavour, Silver Wind, and Silver Cloud offering 34 voyages for selection.

Penguins and polar luxury, Silversea’s Antarctica season has it allSilversea launches 2024/2025 Antarctica season with expansive offerings in luxury expedition travel.

Savings of up to 45% to be enjoyed on select voyages in 2025 and 2026

Black Friday promos with Regent Seven Seas and Oceania CruisesOffers are valid for bookings made from now till Jan 1, 2025.

Crystal Cruises anticipates delivery of three new 690-passenger, 61,800 gross tonnage ships between 2028 and 2032.

Crystal Cruises speeds up growth momentumNew ships and enhanced experiences signal a bright future for luxury travel.

Madame Tussauds captivates visitors with lifelike celebrity figures, interactive exhibits, and cultural icons, providing immersive experiences ideal for social media sharing and memorable travel moments.

Why travel agents should focus on Instagrammable attractionsAttractions like Madame Tussauds offer immersive, social media-friendly experiences.

Koh Kood, also known as Koh Kut, is Thailand's fourth-largest island, located in the eastern Gulf of Thailand near the Cambodian border.

Beautiful hidden beaches in Asia without the crowdsDiscover five secret beaches in Southeast Asia where travellers can escape crowds and enjoy tranquil, picturesque settings.

The Sirena will sail to destinations including Mumbai, Cape Town, Stockholm, London, Istanbul, Singapore, and various African and European ports in 2026.

Oceania Cruises launches 2026 collection with over 60 voyagesThe new itineraries for 2026 include unique destinations and longer stays in port for deeper exploration.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings CEO Harry Sommer, left, and Travel Weekly editor in chief Arnie Weissmann on stage at the 2024 CruiseWorld show.

Forget ROI, it's all about ROEx at Norwegian Cruise LineROEx is about prioritising guest-valued experiences over financial ROI, to boost satisfaction and profits.

Eurostar is one of the rail lines that can be booked via Rail Europe.

Rail Europe simplifies group bookingsNew tool enhances travel experience for passengers.

The wooden tub allows tourists to toss coins while the Trevi Fountain is closed for maintenance, maintaining the tradition despite the iconic attraction being unavailable.

Travellers shocked at how “ugly” the Trevi Fountain is nowA makeshift wooden tub has been placed in front of the fountain, which is currently closed for maintenance.