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Celebrity Recognizes Agency Excellence
It has been a transformative year for Celebrity Cruises, filled with awards and recognition, and now the cruise line is taking a moment to look back and show appreciation to the travel agencies and advisors who made it all possible. 2019 was marked by several significant milestones for Celebrity: The inaugural year of Celebrity Edge The launch of Celebrity Flora The unveiling of a new brand campaign And the dramatic modernization of Celebrity Millennium, Celebrity Summit and Celebrity Equinox as part of THE CELEBRITY REVOLUTION Dondra Ritzenthaler, senior...
Sneak Peek of New MSC Cirque du Soleil Shows
MSC Cruises has revealed new images of the new and original Cirque du Soleil at Sea shows exclusively on MSC Grandiosa. In COSMOS, Journey to the Unbelievable, guests experience a voyage across the galaxy with a brave astronaut on a quest for self-discovery. Audiences of EXENTRICKS, Expect the Unexpected, are caught off guard at every turn in this high-spirited spectacle. The new acrobatic performance “Ginger Rope” in COSMOS features three artists using a unique acrobatic apparatus developed specifically for the show. Aerialists fly gracefully in orbit on the rotating stage on...
NCL Recognizes Everyday Heroes
Norwegian Cruise Line hosted a celebration in New York City aboard Norwegian Bliss to honour the 51 winners of its Encore Moments Campaign, an initiative created to recognize and reward everyday heroes across Canada and the US for the positive impact they have on those around them. The winners, who were nominated for their selfless efforts, were treated to an afternoon appreciation event and award ceremony aboard Norwegian Bliss, NCL's newest ship to sail from New York City with seven-day cruises to Bahamas and Florida and 14-day voyages to the Caribbean. The nominees enjoyed a...
Carnival’s Mardi Gras Delayed, Eight Sailings Cancelled
Carnival Cruise Line is advising agents and booked guests that delivery of Mardi Gras will be delayed, with the first revenue sailing of the ship now being Nov. 14, 2020. With this new schedule, Carnival will now take delivery of the ship in late October and its first revenue sailing will depart from Port Canaveral on Nov. 14. Consequently, the first eight sailings that were scheduled starting Aug. 31 have been cancelled, including European, transatlantic and New York-based itineraries and four Port Canaveral itineraries. Carnival said that the guest notification process began...
Princess Vows To Break Record
Princess Cruises has introduced a second Valentine’s Day (West Coast) cruise departing from Los Angeles to Mexico, and is trying to break the Guinness World Records title for the largest multi-location vow renewal. Officiated by the very first Bachelorette couple Trista and Ryan Sutter, the ceremony will take place onboard MedallionClass-ship, Royal Princess, setting sail from Los Angeles Feb. 10-15 on a five-day, round-trip cruise to Mexico that includes an overnight stay in Cabo San Lucas, home of Lover’s Beach. The newly added Cabo San Lucas Getaway cruise coincides with the...
32 Million Expected to Cruise in 2020: CLIA
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has released its 2020 State of the Cruise Industry Outlook report, showing that 32 million people are expected to set sail next year. According to the analysis, cruising sustained 1,177,000 jobs equalling US$50.24 billion in wages and salaries and US$150 billion total output worldwide in 2018. The report also finds an industry-wide commitment to responsible tourism practices, with a focus on environmental sustainability and destination stewardship. The report highlights the industry’s US$22 billion investment in the development of new...
Cunard Guided By ‘Cool Cousin’
In a cruise industry first, Cunard has joined forces with “Cool Cousin,” a travel technology company which provides off-the-beaten track recommendations from locals in each port. The 200 destination guides can be downloaded 15 days before setting off, perfect for those keen to start planning and maximize their shore experience. As experts, “Cool Cousin” are local residents who make informed recommendations on what to do and where, from the best restaurants and hidden gems to city landmarks. Art enthusiasts can look forward to exploring little-known galleries, coffee lovers...
TravelBrands Earns Kudos From NCL
TravelBrands Cruises, by Encore Cruises is proud to be the recipient of Norwegian Cruise Line’s (NCL) Marketing Partner of the Year award. The global cruise line company presented awards to multiple Canadian organizations across several key categories. Nathalie Tanious, senior vice president, TravelBrands, said: “We are so honoured to be recognized by NCL and proud of the great marketing efforts we have achieved together. Our team cannot wait to continue working with NCL on future marketing campaigns, ultimately providing Canadian travellers with amazing cruise experiences. Thank...