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Join Sip & Sail Cocktail Hour with AmaWaterways
AmaWaterways launched its new virtual “Sip & Sail” Cocktail Hour on April 22. The first in the series was hosted by Kristin Karst, co-founder of AmaWaterways and Godmother of AmaKristina, who was joined by eight of the leading river cruise line’s travel industry Godmothers. Close to 2,000 travel advisors attended. The live onscreen “Sip & Sail” series was launched to help the line remain personally connected with travel advisors and past guests until AmaWaterways’ much anticipated return to the rivers. “I am overjoyed by the tremendous turnout and feedback on our...
Something Special From Adventure Canada
Adventure Canada is paying an additional 5% commission for May bookings. The offer is for new Ocean Endeavour bookings only and must be confirmed with a registration form and deposit by May 30. The offer doesn't apply to Antarctica sailings. "Our travel partners mean the world to us. In these times, the value of travel advisors shines more than ever through the wealth of their knowledge , connections and communities," says Mathew Bradley-Swan, Adventure Canada's director of business development. "As a thank you for your loyalty and hard work, we are offering bonus commissions for...
More Appreciation For Agents
Tourism Ireland is offering up a big thank you to travel agents all across Canada for their support and partnership. When the time is right, we look forward to getting out and meeting in person to share the world-famous ‘céad míle fáilte - ‘a hundred thousand welcomes.’ Tourism Ireland offers a number of support programs for agents, including: The Ireland Specialist Program Content Library: 45K video and images free to use Ireland Insiders Facebook Group - Exclusive to Travel Agents Sign up to our monthly e-zine for updates on events, fams and...
COVID 19 Update: Transat, Princess, HAL, NCLH
Transat is advising that due to the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic, we must extend the suspension of our flights until June 30, 2020. The carrier says that the decision was a difficult one and is the result of the travel restrictions still in place, as well as the continued uncertainty about when the borders will reopen, both in Canada and at the destinations to which we fly. In this context, Transat says that it must accept that a resumption of flight operations prior to this date is not feasible. And the company states that: “Given this situation beyond our control, we’re...
Cruise Updates From Carnival, Costa
Carnival Cruise Line advised guests and travel agents of its plan to phase in a resumption in its North American service this summer, beginning on Aug. 1 with a total of eight ships from Miami, Port Canaveral and Galveston. In connection with this plan, its pause in operations will be extended in all other North American and Australian markets through Aug. 31. Key elements of the plan include: All North American cruises from June 27 to July 31 will be cancelled. Beginning August 1, we plan to resume cruises on the following ships: Galveston: Carnival Dream, Carnival...
CLIA Stepping Up In Canada
CLIA-Northwest & Canada is rolling up its collective sleeves and working with tourism partners and ports on both coasts – along with the Canadian government -- to share the latest information and answer important questions to combat the threats posed COVID-19. In a statement on its efforts, CLIA-Northwest & Canada said that the top priority of its member cruise lines continues to be the health and safety of passengers, crew, and the communities where our ships sail. CLIA-Northwest & Canada also said that it is “concerned about the adverse economic impacts on our cruise...
MSC Extends Fleet-wide Halt to July 10
MSC Cruises has extended its fleet-wide halt through to July 10. Here in Canada, MSC Cruises Canada is offering guests affected by this measure a Future Cruise Credit (FCC) where they have the opportunity to transfer the full amount paid for their cancelled cruise plus an additional 25% credit to a future cruise of their choice, on any ship and any itinerary, departing on or before Dec. 31, 2021. As well, the cruise company says that any applicable pre-paid items and government taxes will be refunded to the original form of payment. MSC Cruises Canada’s Cruise Assurance Program...
Bahamas Paradise Setting Sail June 13
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line has announced its sailings will resume onboard Grand Celebration on June 13 and onboard Grand Classica on July 10. “We appreciate the support of our valued guests, partners, regulatory agencies, staff, and crew during this challenging time,” said Oneil Khosa, CEO, Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line. “We are utilizing this time to ensure that we are ready for our guests once we resume cruising. Travellers will be seeking a quick and safe getaway once leisure travel fully restores, and we look forward to welcoming them onboard for a unique,...