Cruise
Savour Portugal With Emerald Waterways
For the third year in a row, Emerald Waterways is partnering with chef Michael Bonacini for an Emerald Waterways river cruise, this time on Portugal’s Douro River. The eight-day sailing trip aboard the 112-passenger Emerald Radiance departs Porto on Aug. 8, 2020 and sails through the Douro River Valley --- an ideal backdrop to experience Portugal’s rich cultural and culinary offerings with Chef Bonacini as the special guest host. During the sailing, guests will be treated to exclusive culinary experiences with Chef Bonacini, including a Portuguese-inspired dinner onboard created...
Webinar Alert: Set Sail With Princess On Dec. 10
Join Princess Cruises’ John Chernesky at 2 pm EST, Dec. 10 as he takes you on a whirlwind tour of the world according to Princess. Get to know their newest ships and groundbreaking Princess MedallionClass™ technology that puts the guest in control of their cruise in ways you’ve never dreamed. Chernesky, SVP of North America Sales and Trade Marketing, will inform, entertain and hypnotize you to only sell Princess. You’re getting very sleepy… Don’t miss it, because when you join the webinar, you’ll be entered for a chance to win a 7-day Caribbean cruise with Princess....
Exclusive: Forecast 2020
So what's next? That's essentially the question that every end-of-the-year forecast is asking. It's a question that can be phrased in many different ways and by doing so, elicit many different answers. This year, Canadian Travel Press kept it simple, asking close to a dozen industry experts to pick three trends to watch in the coming 12 months. Their responses, while perhaps differing in the descriptors they used, definitely focused on some clear trends in the marketplace based on the changing consumer demands that they are seeing. Certainly, luxury or premium travel is a trend...
UNWTO Takes Aim At Industry Emissions
According to a new report from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the International Transport Forum (ITF), transport-related emissions from tourism are expected to account for 5.3% of all man-made CO2 emissions by 2030, up from 5% in 2016. At the same time, as tourist numbers rise and the sector makes progress in achieving low-carbon travel, emissions per passenger kilometre are expected to decline over the coming decade. Against this backdrop, UNWTO calls for enhanced cooperation between the transport and tourism sectors to effectively transform tourism for climate...
One Ocean Expeditions Sails Into Troubled Waters
There is no answer on either the long distance toll free line or the local 604 Vancouver number. And there is no response to questions sent to the email address of One Ocean Expeditions of Squamish BC, which has apparently gone silent. The only verbal answer is a recorded message saying that the toll free number is temporarily unavailable, while a recording on the local line says only that the mailbox is full. Some more light on the status of the company has been shed by a statement on the One Ocean Expeditions website, saying that refunds are being arranged for passengers who are...
Avalon Waterways Announces Return To Egypt
Avalon Waterways is returning to Egypt in 2020 after a brief hiatus, inviting travellers to stand at the foot of the pyramids, answer the riddle of the Sphinx and sail down the historic Nile River, aboard the MS Farah – a luxury cruise ship, featuring 62 staterooms and suites – on its new Taste of Egypt itinerary. Pam Hoffee, managing director of Avalon Waterways, said: “We are thrilled to return to Egypt and the Nile River with this once-in-a-lifetime vacation. From welcoming travellers to Cairo, ‘Mother of the World,’ and inviting them to look up at the ‘Stairway to the...
NCL Encore: A True Gem At Sea
In true Miami style, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) officially christened its newest ship, the 3,998-passenger Encore, Nov 21 along with special guests and godmother, Grammy Award-winning artist and TV host, Kelly Clarkson, writes assistant editor, Greg Coates in this week's issue of Travel Courier. NCL welcomed more than 3,500 guests, including travel partners, investors, government officials, media, family and friends of Norwegian Cruise Line for the christening event, which included performances from the cast of Kinky Boots – Encore’s premiere theatre show – and Clarkson. NCL...
South America: A First For Uniworld
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has announced that it will set sail in South America for the first time with two new itineraries throughout the Peruvian Amazon aboard the Aria Amazon, set to debut in September 2020. Ellen Bettridge, president & CEO of Uniworld, said: “We’re beyond thrilled to launch these extraordinary trips in South America, a completely new destination for us. We’ve seen great success with our exotic cruises and know these Peruvian Amazon itineraries have the perfect combination of luxury, active adventure, and comfort that our guests appreciate....