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Nine Months Later …
From commission recalls to cancelled bookings to endless hours on hold, the last nine months have certainly taken a toll on travel agents. But despite the setbacks and challenges, many in the travel industry are weathering the storm in anticipation of a brighter tomorrow. Travel Courier chats with three travel professionals to get a sense of how business is going, what’s getting them through this challenging time and why they’re optimistic about the future. As a travel agent, Rosie Darosa of TravelOnly With Rosie Darosa in Thunder Bay, Ont., says the lack of direction from the...
More Cancellations From Carnival
Carnival Cruise Lines is continuing to build and implement its plan to meet the requirements of the Framework for Resuming Cruise Ship Operations Order issued on Oct. 30 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and as a result, the company has now notified guests and travel agents that it has cancelled additional cruises for the first part of 2021, including: All embarkations from U.S. homeports from Jan. 1 to Jan. 31. Additionally, Baltimore, Charleston, Jacksonville, Long Beach, Mobile, New Orleans and San Diego embarkations through Feb. 28. Embarkations...
HAL Offers Agents An Advantage
Holland America Line’s Group Advantage Program (GAP) offers enhanced value when travel advisors book groups on cruises and Alaska Land+Sea Journeys. When booking groups of five or more staterooms traveling together, travel advisors have access to GAP amenities that are valid on cruises through 2022. The program features more than 30 different amenities to choose from -- plus GAP Packages that cater to weddings and family reunions. GAP provides benefits tailored to each group program, while other groups receive amenities based on GAP points established by the cruise destination,...
MSC Cruises Sets A Course To 2023
MSC Cruises has opened sales for the MSC World Cruise 2023 featuring 53 destinations in 33 countries across six continents with a focus on aspirational locations in Asia. The 119-day voyage on board MSC Poesia will commence on Jan. 5, 2023 from Genoa in Italy and the ship will undertake a 30,000 nautical mile journey that will eventually cross 24 separate time zones with other embarkation ports of Civitavecchia/Rome, Marseille and Barcelona. 2023 World Cruise highlights include: Puerto Limon, Costa Rica – the stunning beaches and lush rainforest are a haven for any nature...
Le Boat Dedicated To Safe Travel In 2021
Le Boat has been awarded the #SafeTravels Stamp by the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO). The Safe Travels Stamp is an international symbol designed to allow travellers to recognize governments and companies around the world, which have adopted standardized health and hygiene protocols – so consumers can experience ‘Safe Travels.’ Lisa McLean, North American sales and marketing manager for Le Boat, said that: “Le Boat has worked hard during COVID-19 to ensure the safety of our guests by providing the highest standard of cleanliness and safety.” McLean...
A Brand New Celestyal
Celestyal Cruises has unveiled its new brand, inspired by the legendary spirit of Greece and the Greek “love of life.” The brand was developed in consultation with Peter Economides of Felix BNI, a specialist with extensive global experience working with brands such as Apple, American Express, Coca-Cola, and the Seychelles Tourism Marketing Authority. The new logo is a modern interpretation of the iconic traditional windmills that dot the Greek islands. The new tagline - “Experience life, experience the journey” is directly inspired by C.P. Cavafy’s famous poem,...
Double Up On Adventure With Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean International is gearing up for its most adventure-packed Alaska season in summer 2022, introducing new itineraries that tout four ports of call and others that showcase twice the glaciers. With a variety of destinations and four cruise ships to choose from, including two of the most innovative in the region – Ovation, Quantum, Radiance and Serenade of the Seas – thrill seekers can experience the breadth of Alaskan nature and culture. The diverse beauty of America’s last frontier will come to life in the culturally rich towns of Haines and Sitka,...
No Ordinary Adventure
UnCruise Adventures has launched its own adventure travel podcast, No Ordinary Adventure. Hosted by industry veteran, and UnCruise Adventures CEO, Dan Blanchard, the curated audio stories are 30 to 45 minutes long and will be released monthly. Six new episodes have now been released across all major podcast platforms. The episodes will feature industry experts, travellers, adventurers, and behind the scenes commentary from the host himself. The podcast can be found on the company’s website – www.uncruise.com -- in addition to iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, and...