Trade Desk · Trieste
Oosterdam's First Voyages After Its Makeover
Holland America has opened five 2027 sailings on Oosterdam, the first ship out of its Evolution refit, with solo verandahs and new suites. Inaugural fans will want the first.
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Brussels UK
London to Prague, Overnight, on One Booking
European Sleeper now sells Eurostar connections from London to its Brussels night trains. A simpler sell for flight-free clients, but the connection is not guaranteed.
Alicia Loveday · Oct 11, 2026 · 2 minLatest
Trade Desk · Luxor
Viking Adds a Ship for the Nile Eclipse
Viking has taken delivery of the Viking Sekhmet, which will sail its new Total Eclipse on the Nile itinerary in 2027. Eclipse-week inventory on the Nile is finite.
Trade Desk · Barcelona
MSC World Asia Sets Its Stage
MSC World Asia sails from Barcelona on 4 December with six production shows and 33 musicians. A year-round Western Mediterranean base makes winter Med families an easy sell.
Trade Desk · Qausuittuq (Resolute)
The Passage, Abridged
Adventure Canada's 2028 collection adds a 13-day Northwest Passage from US$14,995. It is the High Arctic sold to clients who could never spare 17 days.
Jessie Isberg · Oct 8, 2026Trade Desk · Vienna UK
River Cruising Sells 2028
Scenic and Emerald have opened 2028 Europe river cruise sales, and VIVA's 332-departure 2028 programme follows on 15 October. Early prices and the best cabins go first.
Trade Desk · Malé UK
The Maldives Tax, Deferred
The Maldives says its 17% tax on overseas operators' margins moves to 1 April 2027. ABTA wants it in writing. Use the six months to reprice.
Andrew Lovesey · Oct 7, 2026Trade Desk · Riyadh
Riyadh Air Opens a Jakarta Door
Riyadh Air flies Riyadh–Jakarta three times weekly from 16 November, its 16th destination. A new premium option for Indonesian pilgrims and Saudi-bound clients, priced against Saudia and Garuda.
Oman Hassan · Oct 6, 2026Trade Desk · Svalbard
HX Extends Its Greenland Promise to 2028
HX has extended its Greenland booking guarantee through 2028 after a record Arctic season for premium suites. It's cover advisors can sell now for 2027 and 2028.
Trade Desk · Antigua UK
Antigua's Longer Season
BA will fly daily from Gatwick to Antigua until the end of April 2027, adding 3,000-plus seats as UK arrivals climb 11%. Spring Caribbean has more room to sell.
Trade Desk · Brest UK
Ponant, Packaged for the UK
Ponant Explorations sailings now come with flights, transfers and hotels through Aviate. It removes the biggest barrier to selling French luxury expedition cruising from the UK.
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