- The number of people using AI for holiday inspiration has doubled year-on-year, with 43 per cent now confident to some degree in letting AI plan their holiday
- Agents are increasingly acting as “curators and translators”, helping customers navigate a cruise market spanning ocean, river, expedition, ultra-luxury and yacht-style sailings
- Industry leaders believe AI will take on more research and administration, freeing the trade to spend more time building relationships
Explora Journeys signs deal for fleet of river cruise ships
- Explora Journeys has signed a Letter of Intent with a Dutch shipyard to build a fleet of luxury river cruise ships
- No details on the number of ships, delivery dates or itineraries have been shared
- Voyages are expected to go on sale in 2027
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