Iglu reveals the results of a new in-depth cruise survey
Reasons for choosing a cruise, which destinations top wish lists, and how cruisers do their research are all revealed in Iglu Cruise’s 2024 survey, completed by almost 5,000 respondents.
Press releases
Press releases and announcements detailing activity of all Iglu brands, plus travel industry news, features and updates.
What's New Winter 24/25 at Iglu Ski
Iglu Ski announces Italy Expansion, Non-Flight Options and Charity Fundraising for Winter 2024/2025
Iglu Cruise Announces New Small Ship Luxury Range for 2025
In response to customer requests, Iglu Cruise has launched a new range of luxury small ships for cruises departing from 2025 through to 2027 on six cruise lines. The range includes new options from SeaDream Yacht Club, Emerald Yacht Cruises and Scenic Discovery Yachts.
Iglu Ski Commits to increasing fundraising by more than 20% for winter 2024/2025
Iglu Ski continues to fundraise for Disability Snowsport UK (DSUK), to open skiing to everyone.
Iglu Cruise win Best Cruise Agency of the Year 2024
Iglu Cruise crowned in annual awards, Agent Achievement Awards, hosted by travel trade magazine Travel Weekly
Iglu Ski fundraising for Disability Snowsport UK increased almost tenfold
In the second year of fundraising for Disability Snowsport UK (DSUK), a charity whose mission is to open snowsports to all, Iglu skiers and boarders have donated almost ten times the sum raised in the previous, inaugural year of the partnership.
Travel Trends: The Rise of the Coolcation
Heatwaves across Europe in summer 2023 saw temperatures hitting the high 40s in parts of the Mediterranean, including Spain, Italy and Greece, according to the Met Office. With record-breaking temperatures recorded worldwide last year, many tourists are looking for cooler holiday destinations for 2024. Google Trends data shows a 300% increase in the search term 'cooler holidays' compared to the same time 12 months ago.
2024 Travel: Most Accessible Destinations in Europe
Travel should be accessible to everyone, including people living with a disability. However, people with disabilities are more likely to report a greater number of difficulties when travelling; 25% of people with disabilities report challenges when it comes to their travel, compared with only 10% of people without disabilities (GOV.UK).
Cruise Trends for 2023
Cruise continues to be one of the fastest-growing sectors of tourism. 36 million cruise passengers are expected globally in 2024, up by 14% in 2023, according to a report by the Cruise Line International Association (CLIA)
25 Years of Success for Iglu
2023 sees Iglu trading for its 25th successful year. In 1998 Iglu’s ground-breaking concept at launch of selling ski holidays online set the course of the company’s progress through forward thinking, creativity and innovation. Today Iglu is the UK’s #1 cruise and ski retailer and is continuing to grow as a business, investing in technology and reaching into international markets.