Saga Travel News
Duchess of Cornwall becomes godmother to Spirit of Discovery
The duchess of Cornwall has become godmother to Saga’s new boutique cruise ship, Spirit of Discovery, in Dover, Kent. The vessel becomes the first cruise ship to be named at the port of Dover for over a decade.
Booking slowdown sees Saga shares fall
Saga has warned that heavy discounting is taking a toll on its tours business. At the same time, an overhaul of its insurance arm has yet to take effect, sending shares in the company to a record low.
Saga celebrates Spirit of Adventure keel laying in Germany
Saga has marked the keel laying of its second new cruise ship for the British market, Spirit of Adventure, with a ceremony at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany.
Two senior appointments as Saga team continues to expand
Two new appointments have added wide experience to Saga’s travel division, which provides holidays, cruises and city breaks for the over-50s.
Saga debuts new trade website to UK market
Saga have today announced the launch of a new trade website and booking engine, allowing agents to book online as opposed to calling the contact centre, although they will of course, still be available to support as required.
Ryan to fill newly created regional sales manager role at Saga
Saga Travel has announced the appointment of Liz Ryan to the role of senior regional sales manager, responsible for managing the trade-facing regional sales team.
Saga launches new travel app to over 50s
Saga Travel has launched a brand new holiday app. Customers can use the app to see details of exactly what’s included in their holiday or cruise, stay one step ahead of the weather throughout their trip, get all the insights of the holiday destination, plus enhance their holiday or cruise by booking excursions and much, much more.
Saga Travel unveils favourite 50 films at 50
Saga Travel has teamed up with LOVEFiLM to discover which films top the charts for the UK’s over-50s. The top 20 strongly features drama, action and adventure. Comedy and classic blockbusters also proved popular while sci-fi, western and horror movies lagged behind.