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HX Expeditions says families are booking bucket-list destinations like the Galapagos "now rather than waiting for a future date."

Expedition lines say multigen groups on the riseLarge cruise lines aren't the only ones attracting multigenerational families. Expedition lines are increasingly drawing guests...

Norwegian Cruise Line president Marc Kazlauskas and Travel Weekly editor in chief Johanna Jainchill talked NCFs and NCL's private-destination enhancements during CruiseWorld.

Kazlauskas on NCL's decision to stop NCFs, enhance its destinationsKazlauskas described NCL's policy change on noncommissionable fares as "doubling down" on travel advisor distribution.

Debbie Fiorino, chief operating officer of Dream Vacations and CruiseOne, celebrates the brands’ expected $1 billion in annual sales this year.

Dream Vacations, CruiseOne will hit $1B in sales this yearThe World Travel Holdings brands announced the achievement during the 2026 National Conference onboard Royal Caribbean's Star...

From left, Scenic Group president Ken Muskat, Globus chief sales officer Camille Olivere, Azamara Cruises CEO Dondra Ritzenthaler and Travel Insured International president Barbra Taylor.

Cruise leadership panelists offer guidance to advisorsThe executive leadership panel at CruiseWorld brought together four industry leaders to share wisdom with the travel advisors...

From left, moderator Mary Pat Sullivan, Northstar Travel Group; Rob Coleman, Holland America Line and Seabourn; Erin Douglas, MSC Cruises; Vicki Freed, Royal Caribbean; Brennan Quesnele, Norwegian Cruise Line; Carmen Roig, Princess; Jennifer Suarez, Celebrity; Janet Wygert, Carnival; and moderator Marcia Rowley.

Cruise execs share what makes a travel advisor successfulDuring the Masterminds panel at CruiseWorld, cruise sales executives were asked what separates the most successful advisors...

Royal Caribbean International CEO Michael Bayley with Travel Weekly editor in chief Johanna Jainchill at CruiseWorld 2026.

Royal Caribbean CEO discusses the value of short cruisesRoyal Caribbean International CEO Michael Bayley said at CruiseWorld that shorter sailings have been vital to capture...

Editor in chief Johanna Jainchill with Royal Caribbean Group CEO Jason Liberty onstage at CruiseWorld.

Royal's Jason Liberty on Sandals deal: Cruise-resort packages may be on the horizonThey might take the form of pre- and post- cruise land packages or packages that incentivize guests to take additional...

CruiseWorld panelists discuss group bookings, from left: Francisco Baeza of VidantaWorld, Stella Hofer of Travelive, Priscilla Reyes of Costa Cruises and Julius Stecker of TTC Tour Brands.

CruiseWorld panelists share advice on booking group travelDuring a panel at CruiseWorld Wednesday, industry professionals gave tips to advisors planning group trips, like leveraging...

John Chernesky

Chief sales officer John Chernesky is leaving NorwegianChernesky, who will leave NCL at the end of the year, has been with the cruise line since 2023, starting as senior vice...

Speaking at CruiseWorld, Carnival Cruise Line's Janet Wygert announced details of the line's Partners at the Pier event for travel advisors.

Advisors are invited to join in Carnival Festivale's launch celebrationThe four-day Partners at the Pier event includes a tour of the new ship plus events at the Hilton Cocoa Beach spotlighting the...

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