Cruise
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...
Holland America’s Oosterdam Sets Sail In The Med
Holland America Line welcomed its ninth ship back into service recently, with the Oosterdam embarked guests in Trieste (Venice), Italy, for the first time since the industrywide pause began in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The ship departed on a 12-day “Holy Lands and Ancient Kingdoms” cruise that includes an overnight at Haifa, Israel, and additional ports in Israel and Greece. To commemorate the occasion, Holland America Line held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the terminal to open embarkation, attended by the ship’s captain and senior officers, with flag-waving fanfare...
Uniworld Appoints Two In Canada
Michelle Palma, Vice President of North America Sales has announced the appointment of Ernie Balint to Strategic Account Manager for Uniworld’s Eastern Canada market, and Peter Nowicki for Uniworld’s Western Canada market, effective immediately. Balint and Nowicki will be responsible for maximizing sales growth and revenue potential with Canada’s travel agencies and advisors by building upon the strengths of Uniworld’s existing partnerships and developing new opportunities. The Strategic Account Manager roles will serve to continue driving brand awareness to the Canadian travel...