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We Salute You … All Of You
Not even a global pandemic could prevent Baxter Media from paying tribute to those in the travel industry who are truly deserving of tributes. On Thursday, Baxter Media took the high-tech route to host the 2020 Agents’ Choice Awards Virtual Gala and salute the favourites of its annual, and 21st, Agents' Choice Awards Readership Survey. The event – the high point for this country’s travel industry – welcomed 700 registered attendees. Required social distancing resulting from coronavirus prompted Baxter Media to reach out virtually this year, rather than hosting another of...
Uniworld Unveils La Venezia
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has unveiled the “much-anticipated first look” of the S.S. La Venezia, one of the newest Super Ships in its fleet. Sailing Northern Italy, the completely reimagined ship embodies the country’s timeless beauty, its artisan’s commitment to enduring quality and the passion Italians bring to food, art and living well. According to Uniworld CEO and President Ellen Bettridge, the new design led by Uniworld’s artistic directors Toni Tollman and Brian Brennan, was inspired by the work of celebrated Italian artist and textile designer Mariano...
It’s Agents’ Choice Awards Gala Day
Find out who all your favourites are this afternoon. There's still time to register to be a part of this historic event at: https://www.travelpress.com/aca-2020-gala/ The Baxter Media team is thrilled to deliver the highly-anticipated Agents' Choice Awards Virtual Gala presented by Manulife and WestJet today at 1PM EST. You won't want to miss a moment of the celebration as Baxter Media reveals the favourites - as voted by you, Canadian travel agents - in 48 categories and announces this year's 34 favourite BDMs. A live, interactive trade show will follow the awards...
Rediscover Ancient Mysteries With AmaWaterways
AmaWaterways reports that pent up demand for travel has already begun to surface and it has been experiencing an encouraging increase in bookings for our 2021 and 2022 river cruise departures. It notes that one of the new itinerary that is performing well is its new river cruise and land adventure in Egypt, setting sail onboard AmaDahlia in September 2021. Right now, the first season for the Secrets of Egypt & the Nile River itinerary is more than 65% booked. In order to meet the demand for this new exotic offering, AmaWaterways made the decision to extend the sailing season...
Agents’ Choice Awards Gala Happening TOMORROW
Tomorrow, Baxter Media is excited to bring you the highly-anticipated Agents' Choice Awards Virtual Gala presented by Manulife and WestJet. Register today to be a part of this historic event: https://www.travelpress.com/aca-2020-gala/ The Agents' Choice gala brings Canada's travel industry together for an afternoon of awards and celebration as Baxter Media reveals your favourites in 48 categories and announces this year's 34 favourite BDMs - you won't want to miss a moment. Immediately following the awards, there will be a live, interactive trade show featuring 30-plus...
NCL Unveils Winter 2022-2023 Itineraries
Norwegian Cruise Line has opened for sale a wide-range of winter 2022 – 2023 worldwide cruises for 13 of its 18 ships, providing travellers with a wide array of warm-weather destinations to choose from for their next cruise vacation. In addition, Latitudes Members will receive an exclusive limited-time offer available on all ships and all destinations. The limited-time offers include 15% off cruise fares plus Bonus Latitudes Points for Latitudes Members. In addition, and for a limited time only, all guests can book all FIVE Free at Sea Offers including Free Open Bar, Free...
Windstar Picks Prelog As New President
Christopher Prelog has been named the new president of Windstar Cruises. Prelog will report to Andrew N. Todd, CEO of Windstar Cruises and of Xanterra Travel Collection (the Colorado-based group of companies that includes Windstar). Windstar’s new president began his career in the cruise industry with Seabourn, working first as a waiter, then in onboard hotel operations and finally as head of all ship operations before joining Windstar nearly four years ago. Now, Prelog will chart a course for the award-winning small ship cruise line, Seattle-based Windstar Cruises. Sail on...
Sailing Solo With European Waterways
European Waterways says the solo travel market continues to expand as a new "generation of healthier, independent and more confident single travellers take to the road” to see the world. European Waterways is addressing this fast-growing trend with the return of its exclusive “solo cruise” aboard Italy’s 20-passenger La Bella Vita, the largest vessel in its fleet. “Spacious and stylish, with all the modern conveniences including en suite, air-conditioned cabins, La Bella Vita is the only hotel barge sailing out of Venice to the Renaissance city of Mantua along the Po River...