Dori Saltzman

New Jersey

Senior Editor at Travel Market Report

News editor at http://t.co/DAb5MIb0Js and contributing editor to http://t.co/4raQ6qwLUN. Views are my own.

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Articles

Catching Up with Orient Express Sailing Yachts’ Vianney Vautier

1 week ago | travelmarketreport.com | Dori Saltzman

Forget about a floating hotel.
Viking Floats Out Newest Nile Ship

1 week ago | travelmarketreport.com | Dori Saltzman

Viking’s next new Nile River ship, the Viking Thoth, floated out this week at the Massara shipyard in Cairo. The float out marks a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. The float out also signifies the vessel’s transition into its final construction phase. Set to debut in October of this year, Viking Thoth will be the cruise line’s eighth Nile River vessel. It will sail the 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary.
Sea Cloud Cruises Strengthens North American Leadership

1 week ago | travelmarketreport.com | Dori Saltzman

Sea Cloud Cruises has promoted two of its leadership executives to elevated roles designed to grow its North American presence and sales. As CEO of North America, Mirell Reyes will oversee all sales, marketing, and communications in the region. She will report to newly appointed global chief operating Victoria Seidel, who is based in Germany.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Offers First Look Inside Seven Seas Prestige

1 week ago | travelmarketreport.com | Dori Saltzman

Regent Seven Seas has unveiled detailed renderings of select public spaces onboard its next all-new ship, Seven Seas Prestige, which launches in late 2026. The new images spotlight the Starlight Atrium and Galileo’s Bar. “With Seven Seas Prestige being Regent’s first new ship class in 10 years, we are delighted to share these first glimpses of this incredible vessel,” said Jason Montague, chief luxury officer for Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
Carnival Cruise Line Trials Ticketless Excursion System

1 week ago | travelmarketreport.com | Dori Saltzman

Carnival Cruise Lines is piloting a new mobile app that eliminates the need for physical shore excursion tickets. The program is being trialed with select tour operator partners in some destinations in The Bahamas and the Caribbean, after successfully integrating the platform in Australia earlier this year. The program is expected to be fully operational for all shore excursions available at Celebration Key by the island’s opening on July 19.
Cruise Industry Reaches Deal with Mexico on Passenger Fee

1 week ago | travelmarketreport.com | Dori Saltzman

Starting July 1, 2025, Mexico will impose a per cruise passenger fee of $5. The fee will gradually increase over three years until it reaches $21 per person. The new fee structure is instead of the $42 it originally announced in late 2024, taking the cruise lines by surprise. The agreement, which came after months of negotiations via the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association, was first announced by trade publication Cruise Week and elaborated on by Seatrade Cruise News.
MSC Cruises Names Erin Douglas as SVP of Trade Sales, U.S.

1 week ago | travelmarketreport.com | Dori Saltzman

Effective May 12, Erin Douglas will step into the role of MSC Cruises’ senior vice president of trade sales in the U.S. She joined MSC Cruises in 2022 and is being promoted from the role of vice president of strategic partnerships. Douglas partially replaces Koreen McNutt who left MSC Cruises in February. In her new role, Douglas will lead MSC Cruises’ trade sales and relations initiatives, focusing on strengthening partnerships with travel agencies and advisors.
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Will Enter European River Cruise Market

1 week ago | travelmarketreport.com | Dori Saltzman

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions will enter the European river cruises market in 2026 through a new agreement with charter-only river cruise company Transcend Cruises. According to Lindblad, the cruises will “reframe” European river cruising with the expedition mindset that Lindblad has been known for since its inception.
Waldorf Astoria to Launch All-New Nile River Cruise Product

1 week ago | travelmarketreport.com | Dori Saltzman

Waldorf Astoria is getting into the river cruise business with a Nile River experience designed to bring the luxury brand’s signature elegant service to the Nile River. Waldorf Astoria Nile River Experience will offer four- and six-night itineraries starting in late 2026. The itinerary will see guests travel either down- or up-river from Luxor to Aswan (or vice versa), with private docks in both locations.
Catching Up with Swan Hellenic’s Andrea Zito

1 week ago | travelmarketreport.com | Dori Saltzman

Like many luxury and expedition cruise lines, Swan Hellenic is, so far, weathering current economic uncertainty fairly well. Since September of 2024, Swan Hellenic has been out beating its projections every quarter. Antarctica for 2025 is sold out at a 30% higher price when compared to 2024. And 2026 is just about sold out, as well. The line’s West Africa cruises are also, similarly, doing very well. But there is some softness the line is trying to combat.