Saga Travel News
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 appoints Whitehouse to key marketing role
Following a significant review of the senior marketing team, Saga has appointed Dan Whitehouse to the role of marketing director for Saga Holidays and Cruises.
Saga hosts steel cutting for Spirit of Discovery
A steel cutting ceremony has been held for Spirit of Discovery, Saga Cruises’ first bespoke-built boutique ship. The event took place at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenberg, Germany, to mark the start of construction of the 999-guest vessel.
Saga launches Trans-Siberian Railway Russia tour for 2018
The Trans-Siberian Railway has captured the imagination of travellers for more than 100 years and Saga guests can now experience the world’s longest railway journey interspersed with a sprinkling of comfortable hotel stays in Russia, Mongolia and China, plus an overnighter in a traditional Mongolian tent.
Powell appointed head of trade sales for Saga Cruises
Saga Holidays has announced the appointment of Iain Powell as head of trade sales for both Saga holidays and Saga Cruises.
Saga to launch four-night European taster cruise this autumn
Anyone thinking about booking their first cruise can enjoy a four-night taster cruise on Saga Sapphire which features a pub crawl in Amsterdam and the opportunity to sample beer and chocolate in Bruges.
Saga reveals new Spirit of Discovery insight
Saga has release new impressions of the new Spirit of Discovery cruise ship, featuring the library, spa and theatre. Spirit of Discovery will be Saga Cruises’ first bespoke-built ship launching in summer 2019 from the UK.
New head of long haul product for Saga Holidays
Saga Holidays have announced the appointment of Joe Sutcliffe as head of long haul for product and purchasing.
Saga names new ship Spirit of Discovery
Saga Cruises has today announced their new cruise ship will be named Spirit of Discovery. The new ship will carry less than 1,000 passengers, retaining the intimacy and personal touch for which Saga is renowned and will have more than 100 cabins for solo travellers, 20 per cent of the ships capacity.
Saga Cruises reveals first impressions of new ship
Saga Cruises has released artist’s impressions of its new ship which will be launched in summer 2019. The thoughts and recommendations of passengers have been incorporated into the design and the sleek ship will carry fewer than 1,000 passengers and feature 540 all-balcony cabins.
Saga releases new Germany cruise options for 2017
Cabins on Saga’s river cruise which offers top seats for a thrilling André Rieu concert in Cologne, Germany, have been snapped up so quickly that another sailing has been released. Saga guests can now book the ‘Waltzes of André Rieu and the Rhine’ which departs on March 10th, 2017 and enjoy Category One seats in the Lanxess Arena to watch superstar violinist André Rieu conduct his 60-piece Johann Strauss Orchestra.
Saga Cruises adds third solo cruise for 2017
Responding to increasing demand from discerning independent travellers, Saga is leading the way with the introduction of a third solo river cruises in as many months. The ‘Springtime Colours of the Rhine’ sails on March 28th, 2017 with options to travel by air, Eurostar or coach.