Cruise
Last Chance To Win With Bahamas Paradise
This is the last chance for travel agents to enter a Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line contest that offers a complimentary sailing for two adults on a two-night Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line sailing. According to officials, the company “is one of the best-kept secrets in the travel trade. We are a unique cruise line with a product and a vision that has you, our travel partners, squarely at the heart of what we do every day. For starters, we have no NCF’s and we give you the opportunity to earn significant commission from your very first booking. “We also offer two-, four- and...
MSC Meraviglia Now Home in Miami
MSC Meraviglia – MSC Cruises’ first Meraviglia Class smart ship – debuted in North America last month and has now made its inaugural visit to Miami, its new homeport for the upcoming winter season. With a double occupancy capacity of 4,488 and gross tonnage of 171,598 GRT, MSC Meraviglia is MSC Cruises’ largest ship sailing from the US. With a name meaning wonder, officials say MSC Meraviglia boasts an innovative and glamorous design that showcases MSC Cruises’ signature European style. The ship’s two-storey Mediterranean-style promenade, featuring the longest LED Dome...
Meredith Vieira Newest Avalon Godmother
Avalon Waterways has announced that Meredith Vieira, 15-time Emmy Award-winning host, executive producer and anchor, will christen the Avalon View as godmother on the Danube River in 2020. Of her godmother duties, Vieira said, “I am extremely honoured to be godmother to this beautiful ship. What a relaxing and magical way to travel through Europe. So come on board, raise a glass of bubbly, and, as I like to say, Take a little time to enjoy the VIEW.” Vieira will christen the Avalon View in an international ceremony that will take place on April 6 in Ybbs, Austria. “In our...
MSC Lights Up Hamburg’s Elbe River
MSC Cruises christened MSC Grandiosa, its newest, most environmentally-advanced flagship, in Hamburg, Germany, over the weekend. The cruise line’s largest and longest christening event ever, this was part of MSC Grandiosa’s series of celebrations over 27 days in eight countries and 11 ports. Following the christening, Grandiosa embarked on a grand tour, visiting Southampton, UK; Lisbon, Portugal; Barcelona, Spain; Marseille, France and Genoa, Italy. MSC Grandiosa will then commence its usual seven-night cruises starting Nov. 23. Designed to ensure even cleaner air emissions...
Royal Caribbean Unveils Odyssey Features
Royal Caribbean International is setting an uncharted course for adventure with its newest ship, the 4,200-passenger Odyssey of the Seas. The first Quantum Ultra Class ship to arrive in North America will tout a new look to match the fleet’s “most action-packed top deck to date, and a mix of record-holding hits and groundbreaking firsts for a game-changing cruise vacation.” Odyssey’s dialed-up onboard adventures, two-level pool deck designed for downtime under the sun and stars, and a collection of restaurants primed to please every palate will all be set against some of the...
Carnival Partners With Uplift
In an effort to make cruise vacations available to everyone, Carnival Cruise Line has partnered with Uplift to bring flexible pay-over-time options to travellers. Instead of paying for the cruise at the time of booking, Uplift Pay Monthly gives Carnival’s guests the freedom to finance their trip and pay over time. With Uplift, vacationers can budget for their ideal trip by making monthly payments for up to 24 months. Carnival’s guests will be able to secure the ship, stateroom and itinerary of their dreams while having clarity on the total cost with a predetermined payment...
Set Sail With Sunwing and MSC Cruises
Cruises take vacations to a whole new level, offering multiple sunny getaways in one. With shore stops at a number of ports, cruisers can explore different destinations and experience unique adventures before returning to the ship for even more fun in the sun. Sunwing and MSC Cruises are offering a week-long cruise on board the ultra-modern MSC Meraviglia for one lucky travel agent and a companion. Sail the high seas on board this luxury ship and explore several exotic Caribbean destinations while enjoying the complimentary Easy Drink beverage package and Fantastica...
It’s All About Win-Win-Win For TTAND
The Travel Agent Next Door (TTAND) welcomed close to 120 representatives from its preferred supplier partner companies to its 5th Annual Supplier Appreciation event at Toronto's Fairmont Royal York last night. The evening was all about thanking those suppliers for the support that they've given to the home-based agency group since its launch five and a half years ago as well as to update those suppliers on all of the things going on at TTAND these days. In his welcome, TTAND founder, Flemming Friisdahl told his audience that the agency group remains true to its mission of providing...