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The Maldives; inset: Carrier’s The Agenda


Carrier sets Agenda to help agents capitalise on demand


Carrier has unveiled a new brochure designed to “maximise seasonal booking demand and capture high-intent traffic for key travel periods”. The Agenda features 80 handpicked holidays, insider tips and practical advice


centred around where to travel in each season of the year, as well as during school holidays, Easter and the festive period. The brochure showcases 10 of Carrier’s top-selling destinations, including Spain,


Greece, the United Arab Emirates, the US, Barbados, Italy, the Maldives, South Africa, Portugal and Thailand, with product catering to both families and couples. Agents will also have access to marketing materials including an unbranded digital


PDF of the brochure, window posters, email signature banners and social media assets. Carrier’s head of partnerships Lee Marshall said: “We know this is a busy time in the


travel industry, and our agent partners value support that helps them stand out in the crowded marketplace. With The Agenda, we’re giving them a beautifully inspirational piece to engage clients, plus a suite of marketing assets to maximise digital channels such as social media, which always seem to be well received.” carrier.co.uk


voyage to the Netherlands as part of the line’s newly released 2027 itineraries. The 48-passenger ship is being deployed on an eight-day sailing from London’s Tower Bridge on a cross-Channel trip taking in Bruges, Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam and Dunkirk. The cruise departs on July 28, 2027, with prices starting at £9,590 per person based


on two sharing. Hebridean Princess will also sail to the Scottish islands, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man, southern England and the Channel Islands. The 2027 programme features 37 itineraries, ranging in duration from four to eight nights between March and


November. hebridean.co.uk


Hilton extends scheme to include Explora Journeys


Explora Journeys has unveiled a new loyalty scheme with Hilton. Hilton Honors members will be able to


book, earn and redeem points to sail with Explora Journeys in the Mediterranean, northern Europe, the Caribbean and other parts of the world from this summer under


Explora II in Italy


an extension of the scheme, called Hilton Honors Adventures. A limited-time preview offer running until June 7, 2026, has been created to mark the new partnership, which covers 16 cruises. explorajourneys.com


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