What’s happening on the waterways: CLIA 2019
As CLIA 2019 wraps up on day one, Emily Eastman reports on what’s in focus, from next-generation river cruising to product reinvention The Clia River Cruise Conference has this…
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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.
From Russia with love: Viking on the Volga
Rebecca Barnes sets sail on a Russian river cruise to discover a country that’s full of delights, from Soviet-era ice cream in Moscow to an evening of ballet in…
Crystal River: Great expectations on Europe’s waterways
Sam Ballard hears from Walter Littlejohn, VP at Crystal River Cruises, about how the line has elevated European river cruising to meet the global standard of luxury When Crystal…
National Geographic Expeditions launches river cruises
National Geographic Expeditions has partnered with Scenic to offer river cruises in Europe and Asia. Guests will be joined by a National Geographic expert on the Irrawaddy, as well…
Crystal Cruises christens new river ship
Crystal River Cruises has welcomed its newest ship to the fleet after Crystal Debussy was christened in Amsterdam. The ceremony was attended by Crystal’s president and CEO, Tom Wolber,…
Clia River Cruise Conference heads to Paris
This year’s Clia UK & Ireland River Cruise Conference will take place in Paris on November 10 and 11. Now in its eighth year, it will be the first…
A-Rosa to launch ship on Douro
A-Rosa will sail the Douro river for the first time in 2019 with a newly constructed ship. The as-yet-unnamed, 126-guest ship will be built in Portugal and christened in…
Win Kylie tickets with Avalon Waterways
Avalon Waterways is giving agents the chance to see Kylie Minogue live in concert as part of its 2019 booking incentive. To win a pair of tickets to the…
Clia announces luxury and river showcases
Clia has announced plans for travel agent showcase events in Manchester and Norwich, focusing on the luxury cruise and river cruise sectors. The announcement was made at its inaugural…
Fantastic four: Rhine, Danube, Rhône and Douro river cruises
The rise in demand for river cruise is leaving some agents in the backwaters when it comes to knowing the product and who to sell it to. Jane Archer…