Viking has opened bookings for 14 new ocean itineraries set to sail in 2026 and 2027, offering in-depth exploration across the Mediterranean, United Kingdom, Ireland, and Scandinavia.

American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) Senior Vice President of Business Development Sarah Little has been revealed as the Godmother of AmaWaterways’ newest ship, AmaSofia, set to debut on the Danube River in 2026.

Luxury cruise line Cunard has announced an exclusive new partnership with the legendary Abbey Road Studios, bringing a first-of-its-kind “Listening Lounge” experience to Queen Elizabeth later this year.

Luxury Travel Marketing has appointed Rachel Harrigan and Erin Kramer to the shared role of Account Manager for Hapag-Lloyd Cruises in the Australia and New Zealand markets.

Seabourn has confirmed the appointment of Belinda Layt as the ultra-luxury cruise line’s new Key Account Manager for Queensland and Victoria, commencing this week.

Aurora Expeditions has launched its Arctic & Beyond 2027 season, offering 25 immersive voyages aboard purpose-built expedition ships Greg Mortimer and Sylvia Earle.

After close to four decades in the role, Richard Fain will step down as Chair of Royal Caribbean Group in Q4 2025, with President and CEO Jason Liberty elected to take it on in his stead.

The third ultra-luxury superyacht from The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, Luminara, has officially joined its fleet during a ceremonial handover in France.

Oceania Cruises has held a ceremonial steel cutting of Oceania Sonata™, the first ship in the brand’s revolutionary new Sonata Class. The celebration, held at the Fincantieri-Marghera shipyard in Venice, Italy, signals the next stage in the evolution of the Oceania Cruises brand of exceptional small-ship luxury experiences.

This season, let your clients write their own Norwegian eventyr — their own unforgettable adventure. Hurtigruten, the original coastal voyage company and Norway’s undisputed travel expert, has launched its latest campaign, “Norway, Your Way”, offering up to 25% off and bonus onboard credit to give guests the freedom to explore Norway on their own terms.

In response to rapid growth in the luxury home-based travel agency sector, PONANT EXPLORATIONS has announced the appointment of Sandra Cahill as its new National Sales Manager for Home-Based Travel Agents.

With a burst of high profile players set to enter the space, Peruvian river cruise pioneer Delfin Amazon Cruises has adopted a new visual identity that coincides with a website refresh to clearly drive its message home.