Four industry heavyweights (metaphorically speaking, of course) have gathered to highlight just how tough it is to be a travel professional right now.

More than 650 Kiwis will be left high and dry this cruise season after Ponant was forced to cancel its ‘expedition bubbles’.

The cruise line’s long-awaited New Zealand cruise season is facing an uncertain future after the NZ government denied visas to a majority of the ship’s crew.

Just when you thought there couldn’t possibly be any more ‘bubbles’, allow us to introduce you to the latest one.

These are the most influential and powerful Women in Travel right now. Though that’s not to say they’re wielding swords or anything.

The debate on Sydney Harbour and cruise ships has reared its head again, although that’s not to say it’s looking anything like the Loch Ness monster.

Industry legend, Sarina Bratton, says failure is an essential ingredient to success, although we’re not sure how good that’d taste in a cake.

A 44-hour Qantas delay! Airlines disappointing travellers! And now a “festival of failure”?! It’s the treble of crazies today, readers.

Check it out, it’s the Women In Travel Power List – chock full of the industry’s heaviest hitters!

We chat to Sarina Bratton, Chairman Asia Pacific at Ponant about being a female leader, an elite sportsperson and making waves in the cruise industry.

We have a one on one with Ponant chairman Sarina Bratton who talks booking numbers, new ships and the lack of competitors in the luxury expedition space.

Expedition cruising pioneer Sarina Bratton is likely to target former Orion passengers as she looks to grow the local business […]