by Richard Earls
Tuesday December 06, 2022

Goals are a good thing. Without a goal in front of us, we tend to be far less directed in our actions. Without goals, it would be more difficult to measure our progress or the efficacy of our plans. Without goals, we would lack the strong motivation to succeed that is so important to our personal and business lives. Let’s take a look at how we might set goals  into the next business plan we…

Just when it seemed that most major cruise lines had weathered the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, the bankruptcy of Genting Group’s Crystal Cruises at the start of 2022 sent shockwaves across the industry.

Luckily for loyal Crystal guests and cruise industry supporters, the majority of Crystal Cruises’ nine luxury ships found other homes within a few short months. As the year draws toward a close, this list provides the latest standings of Crystal’s ocean, river, and yacht…

It’s time for the charter yacht sector to move beyond its old base of Sea Dog do-it-yourselfers and reach out to all those travelers looking for a great, unique, private, easy seven-day all-inclusive vacation for as little as $1,500.

That’s the thinking behind the rebranding of Dream Yacht Charters as Dream Yacht Worldwide—and its new focus on skippered charters and catamarans, announced today. For the new year, says VP Dan Lockyer, expect 150 new boats, of which 80% are catamarans. Among the new catalog of offerings will be the Bali 4.4, Lagoon 51, and Excess 14 catamarans, as well as the Bali…

Let's delve into a few best practices and a few legal issues that confront travel agency newsletter publishers. Many of the best practices pertain to any email marketing, but they are worthwhile repeating to keep you and your agency in good standing both with your clients and with some important third parties! Best…