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Brad Tolkin on How Consumer Demand Will Shape Cruise Pricing

Brad Tolkin on How Consumer Demand Will Shape Cruise Pricing

Update: 2025-11-28
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Brad Tolkin, co-CEO of World Travel Holdings, parent company of Dream Vacations and CruiseOne, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report following their annual conference aboard Star Princess about booking trends, last-minute demand and how expanded availability is reshaping consumer behavior as the cruise industry normalizes post-COVID. Tolkin addresses pricing expectations through 2026, the growing influence of private destinations, the continued strength of luxury and groups, and why the human touch keeps travel advisors essential despite advances in AI. For more information, visit www.worldtravelholdings.com or www.dreamvacationsfranchise.com


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Brad Tolkin on How Consumer Demand Will Shape Cruise Pricing

Brad Tolkin on How Consumer Demand Will Shape Cruise Pricing

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