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Riviera River Cruises Celebrates Travel Advisor Day
In celebration of Global Travel Advisor Day on May 4, 20022, Riviera River Cruises will offer a weeklong incentive that includes gift cards for advisors and drinks packages for their clients. During the week of May 2 to May 6, advisors will receive a $200 gift card and their clients will receive a free drinks package for every cabin booked on a 2022 European river cruise. Marilyn Conroy, Riviera River Cruises’ Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing North America, said: “As the only European river cruise line that doesn’t accept bookings directly from consumers,...
Virgin Voyages Says Ship, Ship, Hooray For Agents
Virgin Voyages is celebrating its travel advisors in a month-long show of appreciation. A First Mate, second in command to the captain, is one of the most important roles in maritime tradition. As such, First Mates -- Virgin Voyages’ endearing term for travel advisors -- are being recognized during the entire month of May for their incredible dedication to the brand. In celebration of National Travel Advisor Day (May 4) and National Travel & Tourism Week (May 1-7), Richard Branson’s cruise line is showing First Mates an epic Sea of Appreciation. Extended from one week in...
Agents Will Be Cruising With Scenic Group Canada
Scenic Group Canada, which includes Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Cruises, is celebrating Travel Agent Appreciation Month -- and beyond -- with bonus commissions paid on new bookings made for 2022 and 2023 seasons. In addition, Scenic Group will be giving away five free cruises to advisors -- including one on the ultra-luxury Scenic Eclipse -- as a way of saying “thank you” for the ongoing support. Travel agents who make a new booking through the online agent portal ExpressBook system by June 30, 2022 will receive: 5% bonus commission on all Scenic and...
It’s All About Jobs
Antigua and Barbuda Minister of Tourism and Investment The Honourable Charles ‘Max’ Fernandez was joined by Royal Caribbean Group, Vice President of Government Relations, Americas, Russell Benford to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Antigua and Barbuda and Royal Caribbean Group to bring thousands of job opportunities to the people of Antigua and Barbuda in June. In making the announcement, Minister Fernandez said, “Royal Caribbean is one of the iconic brands that is part of the foundation of cruise tourism in the Caribbean, and this initiative will...
Silversea Enhances Antarctica Sailings
Silversea Cruises has enhanced guests’ journeys to Antarctica with a more comfortable and convenient connection. Guests travelling aboard the line’s three ice-class expedition ships -- Silver Cloud, Silver Wind and Silver Explorer -- will embark and disembark in Puerto Williams, Chile, for the 2022-2023 season, enjoying more convenient flight times, personalized service during an exclusive charter flight, and quicker transfers to the ship, among other advantages. Roberto Martinoli, Silversea's President and CEO, said: “I extend my gratitude to the Chilean authorities and...
Emerald Luna Sets Sail
Emerald Cruises’ newest river ship, Emerald Luna, joined the line’s fleet on April 8 when it set sail from Amsterdam on an eight-day Holland and Belgium in Bloom river cruise. The launch comes as Emerald Cruises celebrates its eighth year of operations and the recommencement of its 2022 Europe river cruise season. The 180-guest Emerald Luna is a brand-new river ship with innovative features and a contemporary design. From her three-tier atrium to the heated swimming pool that seamlessly transforms into a cinema, Emerald Luna has been meticulously designed to maximize space...
Scenic Group Canada Celebrates Travel Agents
Scenic Group Canada -- which includes Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Cruises -- is celebrating Travel Agent Appreciation Month and beyond with bonus commissions paid on new bookings made for 2022 and 2023 seasons. Travel agents who make a new booking through the online agent portal ExpressBook system by June 30, 2022 will receive: 5% bonus commission on all 2022 Scenic and Emerald Cruises river and ocean cruises 2% bonus commission on all 2023 Scenic and Emerald Cruises river and ocean cruises Bonus commissions are applicable to all Europe and Southeast...
AmaWaterways Extends 2022-2023 Portugal Season
AmaWaterways has extended its 2022 and 2023 Portugal river cruising season with 14 additional sailings round trip from Porto on board AmaDouro. With cruises available through the end of December, guests now have the opportunity to experience the joys of this popular destination in the early winter season with temperate weather, fewer crowds and charming Christmas markets, complemented by stunning landscape and delectable food and wine tasting experiences. Kristin Karst, co-founder and executive vice president of AmaWaterways, said: “Full of rich culture, inspiring architecture and...