Will Payne

Gravesend

Deputy Editor at Real Response Media

Deputy Editor at Cruise Trade News

Articles

HX unveils new-look Spitsbergen following multimillion-euro refurb

1 week ago | cruisetradenews.com | Will Payne

HX has completed a multimillion-euro refurbishment of MS Spitsbergen, unveiling updated spaces and a refreshed exterior in the line’s updated indigo blue and sand livery The overhaul is part of a €7 million investment across Spitsbergen and sister ship MS Fram, aimed at enhancing comfort, accessibility, and operational efficiency across the fleet.
Riviera promotes Vicky Billing to director of trade UK and Ireland

1 week ago | cruisetradenews.com | Will Payne

Riviera Travel has promoted Vicky Billing to director of trade and partnerships UK & Ireland, effective immediatelyBilling steps up from her previous position as head of trade partnerships, continuing to report into chief commercial officer Robin Shaw. “Vicky has reported directly to me for the past year whilst Stuart Milan has focused on our expansion in North America, and her contribution has been transformative” said Shaw.
P&O Cruises to offer more than 650 ship visit places in 2025

2 weeks ago | cruisetradenews.com | Will Payne

P&O Cruises has unveiled its 2025 ship visit programme, with more than 650 places available for travel agents The cruise line’s engagement series began in April 2025 with visits onboard Iona and Arvia, followed by events on Britannia in May and early June. On 14 June the company will host agents onboard Britannia in Belfast, with the ship repositioning for an event in Liverpool on 16 June.
Watch: Regent unveils new ultra-luxury suite worth £20k a night

2 weeks ago | cruisetradenews.com | Will Payne

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has revealed a new two-level ultra-luxury suite, which will be available from £20,000 per nightThe Skyview Regent Suite, which will sit stop the brand’s upcoming ship Seven Seas Prestige, will be one of the 12 suite categories available and offers panoramic ocean views and an array of unique features.
Reno City Council consider noise restrictions for live entertainment establishments

2 weeks ago | foxreno.com | Will Payne

A lengthy discussion at the Reno City Council meeting on Wednesday, as city staff discussed the institution of c-scale audio limits at local live entertainment establishments. Currently, some grandfathered-in bars in certain areas of Reno enjoy unrestricted live entertainment without noise limits, while newer establishments face different regulations requiring a conditional use permit specific to their location. It's created an imbalance throughout the city that Reno staff wants to fix.
Reno City Council consider noise restrictions for live entertainment establishments

2 weeks ago | mynews4.com | Will Payne

A lengthy discussion at the Reno City Council meeting on Wednesday, as city staff discussed the institution of c-scale audio limits at local live entertainment establishments. Currently, some grandfathered-in bars in certain areas of Reno enjoy unrestricted live entertainment without noise limits, while newer establishments face different regulations requiring a conditional use permit specific to their location. It's created an imbalance throughout the city that Reno staff wants to fix.
Expedition operators report strongest growth in Gen X cruisers

2 weeks ago | cruisetradenews.com | Will Payne

More than a third of expedition cruise lines are experiencing strongest growth in travellers aged between 46-55, according to new data from the Expedition Cruise Network (ECN)The organisation also found that solo travellers, luxury seekers, and multi-generational family groups are experiencing growth, with members reporting that the typical expedition cruise traveller is “curious, values-driven and experience-led”.
Reno Fire Department holds training session for airplane fires

2 weeks ago | mynews4.com | Will Payne

Engulfed in flames, to doused in water. It's another rep under the belt for Cory Whitlock and the Reno Fire Department. "Per the FAA, we have to do a live burn for aircraft rescue firefighting annually... This prop has fire from every aspect of this airplane, so our firefighters, our captains, our operators know how to attack various fires across the airplane," said Whitlock.
Reno Fire Department holds training session for airplane fires

2 weeks ago | foxreno.com | Will Payne

Engulfed in flames, to doused in water. It's another rep under the belt for Cory Whitlock and the Reno Fire Department. "Per the FAA, we have to do a live burn for aircraft rescue firefighting annually... This prop has fire from every aspect of this airplane, so our firefighters, our captains, our operators know how to attack various fires across the airplane," said Whitlock.
Royal and Celebrity join forces for agent training event

2 weeks ago | cruisetradenews.com | Will Payne

Celebrity Cruises and Royal Caribbean have partnered to run a dual-branded training session for more than 40 agents at an event in ManchesterIt’s the first time in several years that the two brands have teamed up to run an interactive trade workshop, which was designed for new-to-cruise and new-to-travel agents. Sessions were led by Celebrity Cruises’ EMEA training manager Leon Hand and Royal Caribbean’s EMEA training manager Kristi Reeser.