Cruise
Windstar Ready For Alaska
Windstar Cruises has unveiled details of its 2021 Alaska season, offering nine different journeys from June through September on four unique itineraries -- including a new seven-day option from Vancouver to Juneau and the reverse. Scenic Alaska will feature coastal wilderness cruising along the Canadian Inside Passage, as well as time in Alaska’s Misty Fjords plus Tracy or Endicott Arms, with stops in Ketchikan, Sitka, Skagway (a first-time port for Windstar), and Juneau. Windstar also will offer far-reaching Cruise Tours for the comprehensive Alaska experience combining coastal...
A Grandiosa Celebration
MSC Cruises will embark on its most comprehensive new ship launch ever. The events will commence in St Nazaire, France when it's newest flagship officially comes into service on Oct. 31. Achille Staiano, MSC Cruises VP Global Sales, commented: “The events for the launch of MSC Grandiosa have been carefully designed to enable an extensive program of activities, events and celebrations for the trade community, as well as other guests and stakeholders.” Staiano continued, “Looking ahead, MSC Grandiosa will be one of the most environmentally-sound ships at sea. We will utilize our...
NCL’s Stuart Stepping Down
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. has announced organizational changes at its Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) brand, with the planned departure of Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer. Stuart is stepping down following the launch of Norwegian Encore with his successor being Harry Sommer, current president, International, for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings. Stuart will officially leave his role on Dec. 31 and remain with the company as senior advisor through March 31, 2020 to ensure a smooth transition. Stuart joined Norwegian in 1988 and held several key executive...
Explore From The Cape To Cairo With Goway
Goway will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary in style with the creation of a Journey of a Lifetime from the Cape to Cairo. The exclusive, luxury vacation will take a maximum of 14 travellers on a 30-day journey across the whole of Africa, providing the perfect option for luxury clients who want to see the wonders of this glorious continent in one convenient itinerary. The Cape to Cairo takes travellers to nine countries and features many of the world’s greatest natural wonders. It also features the best luxury accommodations such as the Silo Hotel in Cape Town, Cottar’s 1920...
Royal Caribbean Opens Bookings for Coco Beach Club
Royal Caribbean is advising agents that they can now book the exclusive Coco Beach Club, opening Jan. 31, 2020 at Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas. Coco Beach will feature the first cabanas over water in The Bahamas, and will have a capacity of 450 guests. Available to book now, the private, premium area will include 20 floating cabanas, and 10 land-side cabanas each accommodating up to eight guests. There will also be a club house, 2,626-sq.-ft oceanfront infinity pool, complimentary dining at The Grille at Coco Beach Club, day beds, and elevated amenities and services. To gain...
TravelBrands Annual SeaU Sets Sail
TravelBrands is hosting its sixth annual SeaU this week aboard the Norwegian Bliss, which is sailing from Vancouver to Los Angeles. Nathalie Tanious, senior vice president, TravelBrands, said: “This week is looking to be our most memorable SeaU adventure yet. I can’t wait to be joined by fellow TravelBrands employees, suppliers, travel agents and our top cruise partners. Plus, we have some great activities set up during our ports of call. Who does not love a city tour with 200 participants?” This year, TravelBrands’ SeaU plans to stop at three ports of call. In attendance,...
TravelOnly Honours AmaWaterways’ Co-Founders
During its recent 45th anniversary conference in Las Vegas, TravelOnly presented AmaWaterways' president and co-founder, Rudi Schreiner and executive vice-president and co-founder, Kristin Karst with its Canadian Ambassador Chairman’s Award. The award recognized the duo’s outstanding leadership, innovation and contribution to the Canadian travel industry community. Schreiner and Karst personally accepted the award from TravelOnly’s founder and chairman, Patrick Luciani. Sandra Gardiner, AmaWaterways’ director, national accounts for Canada was also on hand for the...
Scratch And Win With TravelBrands
TravelBrands is giving back to travel agents through a new, interactive Scratch and Win game. From Oct 1 until Oct 14, 2019, travel agents can book eligible products for a chance to win prizes including a cruise vacation, airfare tickets, travel vouchers and Loyalty Rewards points. Frank DeMarinis, CEO, TravelBrands, said: “Around this time of year, it is always important to remember what you are thankful for and show your appreciation. To celebrate Thanksgiving, we decided to create this interactive game to show our appreciation for our agents. This game is another way to support our...