- 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
Ponant's Vladislav Saveliev joins Poseidon Expeditions
- Vladislav Saveliev has been appointed head of business development for the UK at Poseidon Expeditions
- He spent that last seven years at Ponant and most recently held the title of UK business development manager
- In his new role, he has been tasked with leading the polar expedition specialist's UK business development strategy, focusing on growing revenue, distribution and market presence
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