Cruise
MSC Cruises Looks To The Future
MSC Cruises and Chantiers de l’Atlantique have further extended their long-term partnership by making a number of strategic announcements at a ceremony held at the Matignon Palace, the French Prime Minister’s the official residence. The ceremony was attended by Édouard Philippe, Prime Minister of France; Gianluigi Aponte, MSC Group’s Founder and Executive Chairman; Pierfrancesco Vago, MSC Cruises’ Executive Chairman; and, Laurent Castaing, Chantiers de l’Atlantique’s General Manager. First, the two companies announced the signing of firm contracts for the construction of...
Experience goop At Sea With Celebrity
goop, the modern lifestyle brand founded and helmed by Gwyneth Paltrow, is partnering with Celebrity Cruises to create the first goop at Sea experience, which takes place on the soon-to-debut Celebrity Apex from Aug. 26 through Sept. 6. Paltrow and goop’s chief content officer, Elise Loehnen will join the 11-night wellness cruise through the Mediterranean on Aug. 30 to host a special onboard experience for the retreat goers. Over the course of this wellness-at-sea experience aboard Celebrity Apex, guests will have the opportunity to meet Paltrow, Loehnen, and their very best...
Agents’ Choice Readership Survey Is Now Open
This week marks the launch of Baxter Media's 21st annual Agents' Choice Readership Survey. Like we always say, no one knows travel better than travel agents. The survey asks Canadian agents to vote for their favourite suppliers, destinations, brands, and services in more than 40 categories. All agents who vote, will be entered in a random draw to win one of five fantastic prizes, including: A delightful discovery tour through the sights, sounds, and tastes of 'The Big Easy' on Collette's six-day Spotlight to New Orleans tour for two. A $250 Visa gift card from Manulife. ...
Viking Announces Launch of New Expedition Voyages
Viking has announced the expansion of its destination-focused travel experiences with the launch of new expedition voyages. Viking Expeditions will begin sailing in January 2022 with its first vessel, Viking Octantis, embarking on voyages to Antarctica and North America’s Great Lakes. A second expedition vessel, Viking Polaris, will debut in August 2022, sailing to Antarctica and the Arctic. Viking’s arrival to the Great Lakes will bring the newest and most modern vessels ever to explore this region of North America and will mark a major commitment to local tourism and economic...
Celebrity Names Reshma Saujani Apex Godmother
Celebrity Cruises has announced Reshma Saujani, founder and CEO of international non-profit Girls Who Code and author of international bestseller, “Brave, Not Perfect,” as the godmother for Celebrity Apex, the second ship in the brand’s Edge Series of vessels. She will name the new ship at the official inaugural ceremony in Southampton, UK, on March 30. Traditionally, the godmother is the spiritual embodiment of a vessel and she inspires, protects and touches the lives of everyone who sails onboard. With its groundbreaking Edge Series ships, Celebrity is selecting godmothers...
Carnival Campaigns For Travel Agents
Carnival Cruise Line’s highly effective year-long “Why Use a Travel Advisor,” or WUATA, campaign is coming back this year bigger than ever. Featured as “100 Reasons Why Use a Travel Advisor,” the initiative kicked off with a new booking promotion – “100 Rockin’ Rewards.” Agents can earn 100 bonus reward points for every five bookings they enter in the Loyalty Rocks! Rewards Program between Jan. 13 and Feb. 29, up to 1,000 points. Bonus points will be incremental to the standard reward points for each of these bookings. The 100 Reasons WUATA initiative raises...
Celebrity Names New CDN Director Of Market Sales
Celebrity Cruises has named Allan Brooks as its new Director of Market Sales, Canada. He will be replacing Ken Brooks who will be retiring on March 31, 2020. Allan Brooks has been with RCI for over 20 years. During that time, he has successfully held positions onboard their ships, in corporate headquarters and ultimately in field sales. He came to the Celebrity Cruises sales team from Hotel Operations (Entertainment) and brought with him an energy and enthusiasm that he has continued to use while working with his team, his agents and partners. His background in operations gives...
Scenic Adds Some Wow To Wave Season
Scenic is kicking off the 2020 WAVE season with offers on the Scenic Eclipse. Highlights include Earlybird Fare savings of 10%, reduced business class airfares, free economy air and 2-for-1 premium airfare offers and are available on new bookings of many sailings in 2020, 2021 and 2022. Travellers wishing to combine a truly once-in-a-lifetime adventure with the top-of-the-line amenities of Scenic’s 228-guest, Polar 6 class, ultra-luxury Discovery yacht can choose to take one of several Antarctica exploration opportunities – and Scenic will throw in business class roundtrip air...