Dori Saltzman

1 week ago | travelmarketreport.com | Dori Saltzman

Virgin Voyages is expanding and reorganizing its trade-focused sales structure with the hiring of Koreen McNutt as vice president of agency and business development. The hiring of McNutt – and promotions of Kristy Woolums and Stephen Hopkins – is part of a newly launched integrated commercial approach designed to provide enhanced support, specialized expertise, and accelerated opportunities for Virgin Voyages’ First Mate (travel advisor) partners.

1 week ago | travelmarketreport.com | Dori Saltzman

Vista Ostuni, a soon-to-open boutique hotel in Puglia, Italy, is joining The Leading Hotels of the World. “Vista Ostuni elegantly and authentically reflects the spirit of the White City,” said Deniz Omurgonulsen, vice president of member experience at The Leading Hotels of the World.

1 week ago | travelmarketreport.com | Dori Saltzman

Celebrity Cruises is making its Solstice-class ships new again. The line is investing more than $250 million in a class-wide refurbishment that will bring eight new experiences, including four new-to-sea spaces, to all five ships in the class. Bow-to-stern innovations will also include reinvented outdoor spaces, new restaurants, and all new stateroom categories and ship-wide stateroom upgrades. Celebrity Solstice will be the first ship to go into drydock, re-emerging in March 2026.

1 week ago | travelmarketreport.com | Dori Saltzman

Four Seasons Yachts is unveiling its marina experience and seaside programming, including a new look at its transverse marina, which opens across both sides of the vessel. Featuring two retractable platforms – one portside and one starboard side – along with a spacious interior bar and lounge area, the marina spans the yacht, offering up to 7,275 square feet of total space on dedicated marina days. The marina will offer options for watersports, wellness, activities, relaxation, dining, and more.

1 week ago | travelmarketreport.com | Dori Saltzman

Comparing Europe’s river cruise lines isn’t easy. There’s no simple apples-to-apples comparison. While one line might cost more and have more inclusions, the cabins it offers might not have balconies. Another cruise line might offer affordable balcony cabins, but charge for everything extra the client wants. Despite these granular differences, a comparison of the basics with starting prices can help travel advisors and their clients narrow down which brands might be most appropriate for them.