Cruise
Talking Cruise At Travel Agent Appreciation 2022
Cruise ships that had been idled by the COVID-19 pandemic are clearly weighing their anchors these days. Baxter Media's Travel Agent Appreciation 2022 featured two Tuesday cruise panel discussions, during which participants repeatedly noted that the days of cruise ship companies having to idle their entire fleets because of the pandemic are now behind them. "All 26 of our ships are back in the water, sailing with guests...We are delivering a remarkable experience with guests on board," said Royal Caribbean's Vicki Freed. Steve Smotrys of Seabourn in turn reported that all but...
Love Is Back At Sea With Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line is setting sail with love on board with the announcement that it is now taking reservations for weddings and vow renewals on sailings starting September 2022 and beyond. Jeremy Schiller, vice president of operations for Carnival Cruise Line, said that: “For decades, Carnival has been the leading wedding operator in the cruise industry, so we are very excited to restart our wedding program for our guests who have been longing to celebrate their nuptials on board our ships.” Schiller continued: “Creating special memories for our guests is what we do,...
Cruising with the Experts At Travel Agent Appreciation 2022
Today's the day, May 17, when 9 top cruise experts are virtually in the same room with you, brought together by Baxter Media, to discuss how the industry has weathered the storm and where it is headed to next. Start time 2:45 pm EST. Registering for today's session also gives you entry into tomorrow's Luxury Symposium and the big day on Thursday when the winner of the Travel Agent & beyond! accolades will be awarded. Today's experts include: Host: Bob Mowat, Executive Editor, Canadian Travel Press & Baxter Media Cruise Industry Symposium - Moderator: Charles Sylvia,...
TTC Makes An Impact With Sustainability Report
The Travel Corporation (TTC) has released its first official Impact Report, detailing progress against its 11 sustainability goals launched in September 2020. How We Tread Right (HWTR), TTC’s current 5-year sustainability strategy, was built to ensure all 41 award-winning brands within TTC’s family of brands are advancing their shared ethos to MAKE TRAVEL MATTER. In the 15 months since the launch of its sustainability strategy, the global tour operator has been working tirelessly towards its 11 goals, which are anchored to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals...
Holland America Adds New Cruises
Holland America Line has opened bookings for a season of new itineraries aboard Westerdam starting in fall 2022 in anticipation of the ports in Australia and New Zealand fully welcoming cruise ships back to their shores. The new voyages, offered from Sept. 25, 2022, through March 13, 2023, explore Australia’s rich culture, the lush landscapes of New Zealand and the enchanting history and culture of Southeast Asia. Two new cruises conclude the Alaska season and reposition the ship Down Under from North America. Itineraries in Australia and New Zealand sail roundtrip from Sydney,...
A Premium Offer From European Waterways
European Waterways has a limited number of cabins available for the July 17, 2022 departure of the company’s annual Opera Cruise in Venice. Exclusive to luxury hotel barge La Bella Vita, the 6-night all-inclusive cruise features premium seats to a performance of George Bizet’s “Carmen” at Arena di Verona Roman Amphitheatre. The cruise is an opera lover’s dream, with an itinerary that brings to life the traditions, history and lore of one of the world’s most enduring musical art forms. Guests will also enjoy private excursions that include a wine tasting and dinner with...
Norwegian Cruise Line Celebrates Fleet Relaunch
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL celebrated the completion of its Great Cruise Comeback with the sailing of Norwegian Spirit, the 17th and final ship in its fleet to return to service. NCL’s return to service after a 500-day pause began with Norwegian Jade’s July 25, 2021 sailing from Athens (Piraeus), Greece. Since then, the Brand has systematically relaunched its ships around the world, welcoming guests and crew members aboard its award-winning vessels. Harry Sommer, president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line, said: “This is an incredibly important day in our history and a...
Bob Family Travel Offers Help To Ukraine
Michelle Palma, Executive Vice President North America for Uniworld Boutique Cruises and the President and CEO of Travelonly, Gregory Luciani were on hand at Toronto Pearson Airport this week to help kick off a three-week Eastern European Uniworld cruise adventure and support TravelOnly’s Travel Advisors who are taking their friends, family and clients on Uniworld SS Beatrice’s Bucharest to Budapest sailing. Joining Palma and Luciani were Mary de Almeida and Pat Probert from the Bob Family Travel Team as they coordinated the collection of over 1,000 pounds of donated...