Cruise
Flight Centre Travel Group acquires Iglu
Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) has acquired Iglu, the UK’s leading online cruise agency and operator of Iglu Cruise, Planet Cruise and Iglu Ski. The acquisition significantly expands FCTG’s global cruise footprint and reinforces the company’s position as one of the world’s most powerful travel groups. With Iglu onboard, FCTG’s cruise-related TTV is expected to nearly double to more than $2 billion annually by FY26, driven by scalable technology, strong brand presence and deep sector expertise. Iglu’s industry-leading digital platform will integrate across FCTG’s...
Kazlauskas named President of Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. has named travel industry veteran Marc Kazlauskas as President of Norwegian Cruise Line (Norwegian), effective Jan. 19, 2026. Kazlauskas joins the company with more than 30 years of senior leadership experience across sales, operations, and innovation in the global travel industry. Most recently, he served as CEO of Avoya Travel and before that, he was President of FROSCH and Managing Director of Chase Travel Group, a JP Morgan Chase company, where he led large teams, managed multi-billion-dollar operations and oversaw key partnerships across...
Avalon Waterways sails along making spirits bright
Avalon Waterways is making the holidays a little merrier on Europe’s rivers, with the addition of seven new Christmas Market cruise departures for 2026 – that’s a 15% boost in capacity and marks the company’s largest-ever lineup of festive sailings. The boost in capacity shouldn’t be surprising considering that Avalon’s Christmas Market cruises are among its most popular – selling out earlier each year as cruisers chase the glow of Europe’s winter wonderlands. Pam Hoffee, president of Avalon Waterways, explained that: “Every holiday season, our guests step into a...
Explora Journeys, Hilton set sail with debut of Hilton Honors Adventures
Explora Journeys and Hilton have unveiled Hilton Honors Adventures -- an extension of Hilton’s guest loyalty program focused on immersive, adventure-driven travel, with Explora Journeys as the exclusive luxury ocean travel partner. By summer 2026, Hilton Honors members will be able to dream, book, earn, and redeem their Points to set sail aboard Explora Journeys voyages from the Mediterranean to Northern Europe to the Caribbean and beyond. Now through June 7, 2026, to celebrate the announcement of Hilton’s partnership with Explora, Hilton Honors members can participate...
Save with Seabourn’s Explore More Event
Seabourn has released details of its annual “Explore More Event,” featuring savings and offers on most 2026 through 2028 worldwide ocean voyages and expeditions to Alaska, Antarctica, Japan, the Mediterranean, and more. Available now until Feb. 17, 2026, Seabourn’s “Explore More Event” includes the following exclusive benefits: Savings of up to 15 percent on select Seabourn luxury ocean voyages and expeditions. 15 percent reduced deposit on Seabourn luxury ocean voyages and expeditions. Up to $1,000USD in shipboard credit per suite. Mark Tamis, president of...
PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP unveils exclusive status match across its brands
Following the completion of its acquisition of Aqua Expeditions in January 2025, PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP is taking a major step in unifying its guest experience with the launch of a Status Match initiative across the loyalty programs of its entire brand portfolio. Historically, PONANT EXPLORATIONS, Paul Gauguin Cruises, and PONANT Yachting have shared a unified loyalty program - the PONANT Yacht Club - while Aqua Expeditions operated its own, Circolo Aqua, launched September 2025. With this new Status Match initiative, PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP brings all its loyalty programs under...
Explora Journeys unveils its inaugural World Journey in 2029
Explora Journeys has unveiled Endless Worlds, its Inaugural World Journey taking place aboard EXPLORA I. Spanning 128 days from Jan. 6 to May 14, 2029, this east-to-west Journey is the brand’s first opportunity for guests to explore the globe through one continuous Journey across four continents, 29 countries and territories, and 63 unique destinations. Explora Journeys’ inaugural World Journey will trace the routes of ancient trade, cultural exchange and human connection, crossing the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic Oceans and offering a fluid rhythm of discovery from Dubai’s...
Virgin Voyages sets sail with 2026 Alaska Summer Season Pass – the ultimate kid-free escape
Adults are done compromising on vacation. They're tired of fighting for lounge chairs, dodging strollers at the buffet and coming home more exhausted than when they left. Demand for "quiet luxury" travel has surged 47% since 2022 and market experts project the adult-only travel segment will double in size over the next decade. Today, Travel Tuesday, Virgin Voyages is answering that demand with something extraordinary: the 2026 Alaska Summer Season Pass, a full month aboard Brilliant Lady sailing through America's most breathtaking frontier. No kids. No compromise. Just 30 days of...