Sell Series: Sell RiverCruises.com
By Jane Jamison

Here’s the training you need to succeed in this hot-selling travel segment

Have you visited our new Sell Series site yet (www.SellSeries.com)? If you haven’t, it’s important that you do so now! Why? This is where you’ll find the tools you need to significantly increase your income from ...


Cover Focus: River Cruises Go Global
By Theresa Norton Masek

While Europe is the epicenter of river cruising, the popular form of travel continues to expand to other parts of the world. In 2012 river cruises returned to America’s heartland with two paddle wheelers, while a pioneering company introduced a new product in Africa. Meanwhile, ...


Cover Focus: Rivers Run Through It
By Theresa Norton Masek

Europe’s rich variety of rivers draw a staggering array of new ships and routes

With the boom in the river cruise segment, companies are introducing a staggering array of new ships and itineraries. Most of the activity is centered on Europe, which offers a rich variety of ...


How to Sell Cruises: Let Your Sales Flow!
By James Shillinglaw

How to tap into the rapidly running current of river cruise sales

  River cruises have become the hottest segment of the market both in terms of their growth and in how they deliver a new source of revenue and profit for your business. Indeed, they have certainly helped, ...


At the Helm: Partner for Success!
By Theresa Norton Masek

Silversea’s Ellen Bettridge offers a new program to boost your business

It’s been a year since Ellen Bettridge joined Silversea Cruises as president of the Americas, and she’s been busy building her executive team and creating new policies. With her extensive background in the retail travel industry ...


Ship Review: Dancing with HAL!
By Sandy Gardiner

Holland America’s new “Dancing with the Stars” program spices up the Eurodam

Holland America Line should be dancing all the way to the bank with its latest venture, taking themed cruises on the high seas to a whole new level. HAL has partne...


Ship Review: A-Rosa’s American Debut!
By Jennifer Bradley Franklin

The European river cruise operator enters the U.S. market

A-Rosa River Cruises, known in Europe for its up-market style and service, is entering the North American market this year in partnership with David Morris International (DMI), dedicating three of its 10 river ships and customizing their offerings ...