OPERATOR


Riviera introduces commission on upgrades and add-ons


Riviera Travel has started paying commission on previously exempt elements such as upgrades and other add-ons. Commission is payable on


sole-occupancy supplements, room upgrades, flight upgrades and extras such as personalised experiences, additional baggage, pre-booked seats and priority boarding. The shift follows feedback


from Riviera’s agent engagement committee. As part of its peaks campaign,


the operator is offering agents a £30 voucher for bookings made in January and February. The amount doubles to £60 for themed river cruise bookings. Vicky Billing, head of sales,


said: “Travel agents play a pivotal role in the success of Riviera. “They serve as our trusted


advisors who can navigate the complexities of travel arrangements. “Their expertise in promoting


Riviera’s unique product and incentives helps drive bookings and boosts revenue.” rivieratravel.co.uk


PICTURES: Tim Faircloth; Shutterstock/leungchopan CRUISE


Azamara opens bookings for 2027 six-month world cruise


Ella Sagar


Azamara Cruises has opened reservations for a 188-night world cruise in 2027. Azamara Quest will sail the line’s longest-ever global


sailing, taking in 103 destination in 37 countries across five continents, including Sydney, Tahiti, Hong Kong, Tokyo, New York, the Panama Canal and Stockholm. The cruise will depart San Francisco on January 5


and head to Hawaii, before visiting Polynesia, New Zealand, Tasmania, Australia’s southern coast and Bali. Azamara Quest will then embark on a two-month


tour of Asia including stops in Thailand, Vietnam, China and Japan, before crossing the Pacific Ocean to Alaska. The world cruise will circumnavigate North America,


stopping at St John’s in Newfoundland, Canada. Azamara Quest will then cross the Atlantic to


northern Europe, where it will visit countries including Just Go and Ambassador team up


Vicky Billing


travelweekly.co.uk


for Bristol-Falmouth overnight cruise Just Go Holidays has partnered with Ambassador Cruise Line to offer an overnight sailing from Bristol to Falmouth on May 30, priced from £129. The cruise includes coach travel to Bristol and back from Falmouth from a selection of pick-up points around the Home Counties, a night’s accommodation, afternoon tea, dinner, breakfast, entertainment and a visit to Falmouth. justgoholidays.com/agents


Ireland, Germany, Latvia, Estonia and Sweden. The cruise will end in the Danish capital of


Copenhagen on July 12. The itinerary will feature 50 late-night stays and


15 overnights, as well as 12 Az-Amazing Evenings. Cruise-only fares start at £41,059 per person for


an interior cabin, based on two people sharing. Passengers booking the full itinerary will receive


inclusions valued by Azamara at $40,000 per cabin. This comprises $8,500 in onboard credit, 15 exclusive events, unlimited laundry service, onboard medical consultations, unlimited Wi-Fi and a complimentary Premium Beverage Package upgrade. Customers booking the entire 188-night


cruise will also receive benefits such as airfare credit, a one-night hotel stay and transfers. The cruise is also available to book in segments. azamara.com/azamara-world-cruise-2027


Azamara Quest


Hong Kong


Swan Hellenic offers half-price fares for second passengers


Swan Hellenic is offering half-price fares for second passengers during the wave period. The Explore Together promotion applies to new bookings made before March 16 for “almost all” cruises on the line’s expedition ships. There is no limit on party size, so it can be used by passengers travelling in larger groups. swanhellenic.com


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