The Delight of the Danube
A deeper understanding of culture and what makes a country tick is the reason so many people choose to travel. Broadening the mind and stimulating all the senses as…
River
River
The fastest growing area of the cruise industry, river cruises are the best way to discover the interior of a country or continent. From Russia’s waterways to the Mississippi or Europe’s ‘hero rivers’ like the Danube and Rhine. The sector is also seeing big growth in Asia with passengers showing huge interest in the Yangtze, Mekong and Irrawaddy rivers.
AmaWaterways announces appointment of Jamie Loizou
AmaWaterways has announced the appointment of Jamie Loizou who joins the new UK team in Guildford as sales, marketing and digital director. Loizou will oversee the company’s sales and…
Amadeus agrees deal with Fred River Cruises
Amadeus River Cruises has appointed Fred River Cruises as its general sales agent for the UK. Amadeus, which is owned by Lüftner Cruises, was previously represented by Stuart Perl,…
River Cruising: Are we missing the boat with Generation X?
As river cruising quickly becomes the preferred method of exploration for Baby Boomers, why is this innovative way to see the world struggling to attract Generation X (ages 32-51)?…
Pandaw River Expeditions joins Clia
Pandaw River Expeditions has joined the Cruise Lines International Association (Clia) as regional cruise line member. The luxury river cruise company was founded in 1995 by Scotsman and Burmese historian…
Scenic and Emerald launch agents rewards scheme
Emerald Waterways and Scenic have jointly launched an agent rewards scheme. River Rewards offers agents the opportunity earn points every time they sell a cruise from either brand. Points…
American Queen Steamboat Company expands fleet
The American Queen Steamboat Company has announced that a third ship, the American Duchess, is to join its fleet in June 2017. The company currently operates two ships, the…
Cosmos Tours & Cruises launches wine offer
Cosmos Tours & Cruises is offering a free case of wine for customers who book before October 31, 2016. The deal, for a £140 Virgin Wines case, is applicable…
Fred River signs deal with Volga Dream
Fred River Cruises has become the preferred partner of the Volga Dream, Russian Waterways five star vessel. The ship, which holds 109 guests and 60 crew, takes passengers between St…
European river cruising with the industry pioneer
Founded in 1976, CroisiEurope is a family-owned company and pioneer in European river cruising. With a fleet of 50 beautiful ships, CroisiEurope operates on the Rhine and Moselle, Danube, Seine, Garonne,…