Will Payne

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Deputy Editor at Real Response Media

Deputy Editor at Cruise Trade News

Articles

Unlock the Caribbean with NCL’s Norwegian Aqua™

1 week ago | cruisetradenews.com | Will Payne

Having successfully hosted more than 3,000 agents on several preview sailings in Europe, Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship, Norwegian Aqua, is now gearing up to take guests on a Caribbean adventureThe vessel, which is the first instalment in the line’s Prima Plus class, is 10 per cent larger than its Prima Class sister ships Norwegian Prima® and Norwegian Viva®.
AmaWaterways makes Magdalena debut with new luxury ship

1 week ago | cruisetradenews.com | Will Payne
Pink ribbons on display across Northern Nevada for girl killed in Cold Springs

1 week ago | mynews4.com | Will Payne

Over the weekend, several communities across Northern Nevada came together to put up numerous pink ribbons to honor Izabella Loving. The five-year-old girl from Cold Springs was found unresponsive in her home on April 3, and paramedics pronounced her dead at the scene. Cold Springs resident Kari Fugate, who led her neighborhood's ribbon effort, bought 700 yards of ribbon to place around Village Center Park on both Saturday and Sunday.
Andy Harmer: 'River is not just thriving

2 weeks ago | cruisetradenews.com | Will Payne

Andy Harmer OBE highlights the strength of the river cruise sector and why now is the perfect time to enhance your knowledge of the world’s waterwaysRiver cruise has gone from strength to strength in the past few years, which was highlighted once again at our recent annual RiverView Conference. Delegates from a wide range of agencies joined us in Budapest, as we hailed another successful 12 months for both the sector itself and those in the trade who sell it.
Cristiano Ronaldo fronts Aroya Cruises' new digital campaign

2 weeks ago | cruisetradenews.com | Will Payne

Aroya Cruises has unveiled a new campaign starring world-renowned footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner and model Georgina RodríguezThe digital campaign was launched on the couples’ respective Instagram channels on 10 April, following a series of teasers. In the film, the Al-Nassr footballer can be seen at home with Rodríguez as they plan their holiday, before their home transforms into an Aroya ship, complete with sun lounger, branded kitchenware and balcony.
How to enhance your clients' cruise holidays with Rovos Rail

2 weeks ago | cruisetradenews.com | Will Payne

Help your customers experience the best of the region by pairing a South Africa cruise with a Rovos Rail escorted train holidayRather like cruising, an escorted rail holiday is an exciting way to travel – where the journey becomes as much a part of the experience as the destination.
Nevada State Treasurer criticizes Trump's tariffs

2 weeks ago | mynews4.com | Will Payne

The three-month timer on most of Trump's reciprocal tariffs is now ticking, but the President made another announcement on Wednesday: a 125% tariff on Chinese imports, just hours after China increased its tax on American imports to 84%. The economic move received strong feedback from Nevada Treasurer Zach Conine. "Any business that is getting something from China is going to be paying more than double for it... Barber shops are gonna be more expensive. Restaurants are gonna be more expensive.
Convention of States Action hosts rally in Carson City

2 weeks ago | mynews4.com | Will Payne

TOPICS:Convention of StatesCarson CityArticle VAmendmentsTerm limitsFederal governmentRallyTrump administrationA movement with backing from members of the Trump administration, conservative pundits, and Nevada Lieutenant Gov. Stavros Anthony hosted a rally in Carson City on Tuesday. About 30 people gathered for the demonstration, hosted by the Convention of States Action, a group that seeks to invoke Article V of the U.S. Constitution.
Hurtigruten offers 12-day Northern Lights cruise in April incentive

2 weeks ago | cruisetradenews.com | Will Payne

Hurtigruten is offering its travel agent partners the chance to win a 12-day Northern Lights cruise for two people The new incentive comes as the line hopes to drive bookings for The Coastal Express – Northern Lights cruises with direct charter flights from the UK. Agents can also earn enhanced Hurtigruten Rewards, as well as the cruise, for bookings made with charter flights from Bournemouth, Bristol, Nottingham, Newcastle, Norwich and Manchester.
Viking to deploy ship 'capable of sailing with zero emissions'

2 weeks ago | cruisetradenews.com | Will Payne

Viking has announced plans to launch what it claims to be the world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise shipIn a joint statement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, the line confirmed Viking Libra, which it says will be capable of operating with zero emissions, is currently under construction in Ancona. Scheduled for delivery in late 2026, the vessel will have a gross tonnage of approximately 54,300, with 499 staterooms that can accommodate up to 998 guests.