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Mass market cruise lines, such as Royal Caribbean International, have traditionally been more family-oriented with a wide range of amenities and capacity.

Welcome to the colourful (and complex) world of cruise categoriesAs cruise brands grow and evolve, so do the different ways the industry uses to label them. How do agents pair customers with...

Explora Journeys is MSC Group's latest venture into the cruise industry.

This new €3.5 billion luxury cruise line is making wavesBorn out of a family’s love for the ocean, Explora Journeys wants to share the love for cruising with travel agents.

The Bar Lounge Car onboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express.

Uniworld cruise and rail journeys offer a deeper dive into EuropeWhere the rail journey is part of the trip itself rather than a pre- or post-river cruise extension.

This startup wants to speed up rail bookings for travel agents

This startup wants to speed up rail bookings for travel agentsAgents booking through Rail Online have the freedom and flexibility to self-manage all itinerary changes and refunds.

Times remembered: The Queen was much-loved across the world.

The Queen who melted hearts wherever she travelledNo passport, but that did not stop Her Majesty from roaming the world.

After indulging in gourmet feasts, travellers can walk off those calories via guided hikes through the picturesque woods.

Germany's Black Forest lets you have your cake and eat it tooThe Black Forest in Germany is a secret culinary gem, boasting 11 Michelin stars and 11 Bib Gourmand awards.

The internet giant will progressively shutter its Book on Google feature for hotels and flights.

Google no longer wants to be a place to book travelThe internet giant will soon phase out its booking feature for flights and hotels, as consumers preference shifts to booking...

The ancient Acropolis is a must-visit attraction in Athens.

Because Athens packs a lot more than historyWith its hip beds, contemporary cuisine and sleek bars, travel agents should suggest clients make time for a stay in this...

The sizzling heat in Europe this summer is causing travellers to feel frazzled during their vacations.

Winter may become Europe's new hot season for holidaysSizzling temperatures this year may make travellers reconsider summer holidays in Europe in the coming years.

German transport minister Bernd Althusmann said that this model will only cause airlines a minor investment.

Germany wants a 'pay-as-you-fly' model to soothe air chaosSuch a concept will allow passengers to make payment upon check-in and reduce the hassle for refunds when flights are...