A move toward more adventurous destinations and a desire for more active options are among the trends being catered for by Maher Escorted Tours, says director Andy Richards.

Travel agents will receive a teaser about Princess Cruises’ 2026 World Cruise on 23 October, with full details set to be released 15 November and the cruise open for sales on
29 November.

Getting to and around Scandinavia is easier than most people think and packaging up an itinerary for clients is also straightforward if agents know where to go for assistance, exhibitors at the Nordic and Baltic Travel Workshop told attendees in Auckland in October.

Clients who are still hoping to book a ski holiday in the northern hemisphere’s 2023-24 season should be encouraged to look at late season opportunities, says Rob Macready, director of travel&co.