Cruise
Carnival Conversations Comes To Toronto
Toronto area travel professionals spent an informative evening learning about all the exciting new developments at Carnival Cruise Lines. Attending the event from Carnival were, from l to r., Justin French, Regional Vice President – Western/Northern US and Canada, Carnival Cruise Line; Kirsten Sanchez - Director Carnival Independent Advisor Team; Marilisa De Simone, Carnival Cruise Lines, Business Development Director, Canada; and Mike Julius, VP Field Sales, Carnival Cruise Lines, North...
Suite Upgrades From Silversea Cruises
Silversea Cruises is extending its popular Suite Upgrades promotion. Including a wide selection of voyages departing between November 2023 and May 2025, the limited-time offer is available exclusively with door-to-door all-inclusive fares for new bookings made by August 31, 2023, and includes the following: Up to a two-category suite upgrade on select voyages, for select suite categories $1,000 USD shipboard credit per suite As well, Silversea’s door-to-door all-inclusive fares feature a refundable, reduced 15% deposit and price guarantee, as well as private executive...
AmaWaterways Offers Savings On Select Europe, Mekong Sailings
AmaWaterways is sailing along with a new limited-time offer for travellers looking to set sail in Europe and Asia. From now through Sept. 30, 2023, travellers can save 20% on the total river cruise fare on new reservations for select Europe and Mekong sailings embarking in 2023 and 2024. As an alternative offer, solo travellers can take advantage of a reduced 20% single supplement on the same sailings in select stateroom categories. These limited-time offers can be combined with AmaWaterways’ AirPlus promotion. Kristin Karst, executive vice president and co-founder of...
Celestyal Names Gregori As VP Brand & Customer Journey
Celestyal has appointed Anna Gregori to the new position of Vice President Brand & Customer Journey. Gregori brings a wealth of experience to her new role having previously headed up global commercial transformation and marketing teams at Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd. More recently she has worked as a Partner at several consultancies and communications agencies where she successfully implemented strategies that transformed them into high-margin strategic marketing firms. In this newly created position, Gregori’s primary focus will be on building the global brand, one which...
Azamara Returning To Canada In 2025
Azamara will be setting a course to Canada in 2025 for the first time since 2017. The upmarket cruise line and leader in ‘destination immersion’ experiences unveiled 73 itineraries for 2025 this week, including two new itineraries to Canada. Along with the new Canadian voyages, Azamara’s new collection of 2025 itineraries also sees the debut of double night stays, giving guests two overnights to explore one destination at their leisure. Carol Cabezas, President of Azamara, said: “Azamara is known for offering more time in port with late nights and overnights, and now we...
Windstar Cruises Names Bava As CCO
Windstar Cruises has named Janet Bava as its new Chief Commercial Officer as of July 24, 2023. Betsy O’Rourke, the CCO for Windstar since 2020 and the CCO of Windstar’s parent company Xanterra Travel Collection since 2012, will move to a consultancy role with Xanterra and its ownership, The Anschutz Corporation, as well as engage in outside Board opportunities. Christopher Prelog, who is celebrating three years as President of Windstar in September after a long-standing career in ship operations, said: “This is a very comforting and energizing evolution for all of us at...
Royal Caribbean Group Executives Explore Silver Nova
Top executives from the Royal Caribbean Group enjoyed a ‘sneak peek’ of Silversea’s Silver Nova recently, embarking on that ship in Eemshaven, Netherlands. Royal Caribbean Group President and CEO Jason Liberty, Royal Caribbean Group Chairman Richard Fain, and Silversea’s President Barbara Muckermann explored the Silver Nova, which is billed as ‘ the most environmentally conscious ultra-luxury cruise ship ever built.’ Along with representing an important milestone on Royal Caribbean Group’s journey to Destination Net Zero, Silver Nova and future Nova-class ships...
Set Sail With AQV On Great Ameri-Cation Sale
American Queen Voyages (AQV) is celebrating Independence Day with a Great Ameri-Cation Sale. On select voyages in 2023, travellers can enjoy a free one-category stateroom or suite upgrade, up to $4,000 in savings. In addition, guests will receive a $200 onboard credit per stateroom. The new promotional offer expires Aug. 31, 2023. Cindy D’Aoust, AQV’s president, said: “We are delighted to unveil the Great Ameri-Cation Sale, offering travelers an extraordinary opportunity to experience a voyage with us. Each cruise offers our guests the chance to explore the heart and soul of...