easyJet holidays Unveils a £100 Trade-Only Discount for Agents
easyJet holidays is giving agents £100 off every booking with code TRADEEXCLUSIVE … trade-only, on new bookings before 11pm on 1 September 2026.
Mexico’s Cruise Fee Is Rising … and It Needs to Show Up Front in Your Client’s Price
Mexico’s cruise tax doubled to £7.40 on 1 August 2026 … and UK pricing rules mean agents must show the mandatory fee up front in the price clients see.
A Quarter of Fred. Olsen’s 2026 Sailings Are Already Sold Out
Over 25% of Fred. Olsen’s 2026 sailings are sold out and 2027 is running 40% ahead… the availability picture your clients need before they dawdle.
Why Small-Ship Cruise Lines Are Filling Up With First-Time Sailors
Small-ship lines are welcoming first-time cruisers this summer, with 68% of one operator’s bookings new to sailing… a fresh angle for your clients.
Wave Awards 2026 Consumer Shortlist Is Out … And Cruise Travel Agents Have Their Own Category
The Wave Awards 2026 consumer shortlist is live, voting closes 30 September, and one category celebrates cruise travel agents by name in a public vote.
Tauck’s New Rhône Ship Is One to Line Up for Your River-Cruise Clients
Tauck has announced MS Harmonie, a low-density Rhône river ship for up to 130 guests, launching 2028 … a fresh option to line up for your clients.
Travel Agent Spending Grew Again in July, Even as the Wider Travel Market Cooled
Travel agent spend rose 2.5% year on year in July 2026, a second month of growth even as airline spend fell 6.0%… the market read UK agents can use.
Princess Cruises’ Selling Tips for Agents, Straight From the Sales Director
Princess Cruises’ UK sales director shared her agent selling tips on the Cruise Corner podcast in August 2026 … ship sizes, partnerships and value.
EasyJet Gets a New Owner: What Apollo’s £5.7bn Deal Means for the Airline You Book Every Week
Apollo has agreed a £5.7bn deal to buy easyJet, with completion expected by end of March 2027 … here’s what stays the same for the flights you book.
The EU Might Delay Its New Border Checks, and Agents Booking Europe Should Have the Answer Ready
The EU could partly suspend its new EES border checks for up to 90 days this summer to ease queues … the context agents booking Europe can share.