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Agents Can Get Certified With Carnival
Carnival Cruise Line is building on its “Onboard with You" pledge to travel advisors with the launch of a new eight-part online sales certification series designed to help agents enhance their sales skills and expand their business through proven marketing strategies. Led by Carnival’s business development managers, the twice weekly FUNdamentals of Successful Selling sessions will focus on a wide range of areas, including: Business Building Strategies Planning Fun, Memorable Vacations for Clients with Future Cruise Credits Using Social Media to Engage with Clients ...
Royal Caribbean Hosts Webinar Today
Richard Fain, the head of Royal Caribbean International, will be joining Vicki Freed, the cruise company's senior vice president of sales and trade support, for a webinar today. Coffee Talk With Vicki Freed starts at 12 pm EDT. "With the recent and encouraging announcement of the recommendations from the Healthy Sail Panel, this is a crucial webcast for your team and their travel partners to attend. He will of course provide his outlook on our industry and be there for any questions the travel partners might have," Royal Caribbean International says. The direct link for the...
Cruising Through Burgundy And Provence
Provence and Burgundy are the featured destinations on Emerald Waterways’ Sensations of Lyon and Provence eight-day sailing along the Rhône and Saône rivers. The itinerary includes a mix of historic tours, visits to wineries and local markets, and plenty of free time for travellers to explore on their own. A new port is featured every day, complete with included tours. As well, because Emerald Waterways’ pricing is inclusive of all meals, gratuities, tours, and airport transfers to and from the ship, travellers don’t have to worry about keeping an eye on their...
Healthy Sail Panel Makes 74 Recommendations
New recommendations from a panel of globally recognized medical and scientific experts say that by relentlessly focusing on prevention and other measures – including the testing of guests and crew members – public health risks associated with the pandemic can be mitigated in a cruise ship environment. The Healthy Sail Panel submitted its recommendations today to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in response to a CDC request for public comment that will be used to inform future public health guidance and preventative measures relating to travel on cruise...
What’s On The Itinerary For MSC Cruises
MSC Cruises says that its second ship to return to welcome guests, MSC Magnifica, will have an even richer and longer itinerary when she returns to sea, and a new re-start date of Oct.19 with a series of seven cruises including an eight-night Christmas cruise departing on Dec. 18 from Genoa, Italy. The cruise company has also extended MSC Grandiosa’s current sailings through year-end, including the ship’s Christmas cruise to depart Genoa, Italy on Dec. 20. MSC Grandiosa is offering seven-night cruises with embarkation in the Italian ports of Genoa, Civitavecchia, Naples and...
Holland America Exploring Greenland To Greece In 2021
Five Holland America Line ships are set to explore Europe from Greenland to Greece and Iceland to Israel in 2021. The brand’s collection of vessels crossing the pond includes Rotterdam, which is slated to debut at the height of the summer Europe season. Joining the fleet’s new flagship will be Nieuw Statendam, Westerdam and Zuiderdam, putting two Pinnacle Class ships in the region. Zaandam heads to Europe on the popular “Voyage of the Vikings” itinerary in July. From April through November, the five ships will offer itineraries ranging from seven to 35 days, as well...
Riviera River Cruises Hosting Agents Webinar
Travel agents attending an upcoming webinar by Riviera River Cruises will get a look at the company’s 2021 European river cruise season. The webinar will highlight Riviera River Cruises’ newest itinerary, upgraded onboard amenities, expanded dining options, promotions and more. And advisors who participate through the end of the webinar will be entered into a drawing for a discounted FAM cruise next year. The webinar, titled “Had Enough of 2020? Let's Talk About 2021,” will take place at 1 p.m. EDT Wednesday, Sept. 23. For more, sail on over to...
AQSC Unveils 2021 Itineraries
American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC) has unveiled its 2021 itineraries on America’s rivers. In 2021, AQSC will call on the glass canyons of Chicago as well as feature routes from Nashville to Memphis and Louisville to St. Louis. Offering itineraries from January through December of each calendar year, AQSC continues to create a diverse selection of itineraries for guests to select from. From the royal grandeur of the American Queen, America’s only steam-powered paddlewheel riverboat, to the contemporary charm of the newest paddlewheeler to join the fleet, the American...