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Port Colborne Makes Its Mark In Cruising

Port Colborne Makes Its Mark In Cruising The iconic, small Ontario town of Port Colborne is playing a increasingly larger role in cruising. The Lake Erie-fronting city, home to a little over 20,000 people, is hosting a growing number of visitors who arrive by cruise ship, with Port Colborne one of many Great Lakes cities... more ›
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FCTG Launches Initiatives For Independent

FCTG Launches Initiatives For Independent Flight Centre Travel Group’s (FCTG) Independent Division has launched its inaugural Global Incentive trip -- “Independent Icons” – designed specifically for its top 50 independent travel advisors from around the world. The event follows in the footsteps of FCTG’s Global Gathering... more ›
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A Warm Welcome From AmaWaterways

A Warm Welcome From AmaWaterways AmaWaterways celebrated the opening of its 2023 European season following a successful Cruise Managers’ Kickoff Meeting onboard AmaMagna hosted by Co-Founder and Executive Vice-President, Kristin Karst. Guests are now welcome aboard AmaWaterways’ fleet of 19 award-winning ships... more ›
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Clear Sailing Ahead For Great Lakes Cruising

Clear Sailing Ahead For Great Lakes Cruising As Stephen Burnett, Executive Director, Great Lakes Cruise Association (GLCA), sees it, “Over the next 20 years, we expect the number of cruise ships to triple in the Saint Lawrence river and the Great Lakes and it's predictable that we will need more port communities, more docking spaces and... more ›
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Viking Sets A New Course With Paris, D-Day Voyage

Viking Sets A New Course With Paris, D-Day Voyage Viking has unveiled details of its new Paris & D-Day 80th Anniversary voyage for the 2024 European river season. With departure dates running from March through November 2024, the special 12-day voyage from London to Paris will commemorate Operation Overlord and the historic battles of... more ›
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Viking Sets Sail With New Agent Training Program

Graduates Earn An Additional $100 For Every Booking Made Within 30 Days

Viking Sets Sail With New Agent Training Program Viking has launched the Viking Travel Advisor Academy -- www.myvikingjourney.com/advisor -- a new training program designed to provide travel advisors with the tools to promote Viking and the opportunity to earn exclusive benefits. The four-module academy allows advisors to become a Viking... more ›
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MSC Cruises, Formula 1 Launch Grand Prix Experience

MSC Cruises, Formula 1 Launch Grand Prix Experience MSC Cruises and Formula 1 have unveiled a Grand Prix hospitality offering for this year’s FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX on Nov. 24 to Nov. 26. The new collaboration will take race weekend accommodation to the next level providing a fully integrated Grand Prix experience... more ›
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Explora Journeys Adds To Its Leadership Team

Explora Journeys Adds To Its Leadership Team Explora Journeys has expanded its executive leadership team with the appointment of Norbert Stiekema as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and Vanessa Vollmann as Head of People. Both positions will report directly to Michael Ungerer, CEO Explora Journeys, and be based in the luxury brand`s... more ›
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Scenic Extends Christmas Market Cruise Offerings

Scenic Extends Christmas Market Cruise Offerings Europe’s Christmas Markets have become increasingly popular and Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours is setting sail with a 15-day sailing that celebrates the Christmas and New Years holidays in Europe while enjoying the festive markets. It is also offering eight- to 18-day Christmas Market... more ›
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Seabourn Sells Seabourn Odyssey To MOL Group

Cruise Line To Operate All Published Seabourn Odyssey Voyages Through Aug. 22, 2024

Seabourn Sells Seabourn Odyssey To MOL Group Seabourn has announced the sale of Seabourn Odyssey to Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL). Following the sale, Seabourn will continue to operate all published voyages through Aug. 22, 2024, under a charter arrangement. Seabourn Odyssey will be delivered to MOL after the charter... more ›
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