Cruise
Greece Is Growing For Goway
Goway Travel reports that it has seen a record number of bookings for Greece. Sales in February 2018 have doubled against bookings taken a year ago, making the sun-kissed Mediterranean favourite one of the companys top five European destinations. Bronwyn Hodge, general manager of Goway Islands, observed: “The demand for a summer vacation to Greece has been incredible.” She continued: “Greece is a destination that is easy to access, caters to a wide variety of budgets (our customers are booking packages from $5000 to $50,000) and it offers all the makings of a great holiday....
ACV Supports The Humboldt Broncos
Last week, Air Canada Vacations showed its support for the families of those affected by the tragic bus crash involving the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team. ACV invited all employees to donate and wear a hockey jersey. And ACV, along with Royal Caribbean International, matched all employee donations made on the day dedicated to the Broncos. The company raised $2,046 and all the proceeds were donated directly to the GoFundMe page set up to support the families of those affected by this tragedy. Go to http://vacations.aircanada.com/ for...
Gain Joins Air Canada Vacations
Air Canada Vacations has named Dana Gain as its new Senior Director Sales, Groups and Partnerships. The appointment took effective on April 23, 2018. In her new role, Gain will be responsible for the development of the national sales strategy, as well as supporting and growing all the B2B lines of business and increasing distribution channels. She will also continue to forge strategic partnerships and will manage all partnership agreements. Gain joins Air Canada Vacations from Norwegian Cruise Line where she oversaw all aspects of their sales and marketing strategy, as well as...
Australis Expands In Canada
Expedition cruise specialist Australis North America has welcomed Fernando Florian to the team in the new role of sales representative for Western Canada and Quebec. Florian’s career has spanned 15 years in hospitality and world-wide tourism sales and marketing in Canada as well as in the Caribbean. He has worked in major segments of the travel industry (incentives, retail agents, adventure and high end products). Australis North America seeks to generate awareness and sales growth in Canada for its adventure cruises in a captivating wilderness. The company is known for its...
On Deck With Sunwing
Sunwing has launched its new 2018/19 cruise brochure, highlighted by sailings from three leading cruise lines with convenient departures from five Canadian gateways. This year, Sunwing is offering fly-and-cruise packages departing from Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa and Vancouver. Travellers can choose between various cruise ships offered by MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line (including the new Norwegian Bliss, offering Eastern Caribbean itineraries out of Miami beginning in November) and Marella Cruises. All packages include round-trip flights on Sunwing Airlines...
Crystal Ravel Joins Crystal River Fleet
The fifth luxury vessel for Crystal River Cruises -- Crystal Ravel -- was officially handed over to the company yesterday (April 12) in Wismar, Germany. Crystal president and CEO, Tom Wolber, took the “keys” to Ravel, welcoming the ship to the award-winning fleet ahead of its maiden voyage next month. Crystal Ravel joins Crystal River Cruises approximately one month after sister ship, Crystal Debussy, was received by the company at the shipyard. Debussy embarked on its maiden voyage last week from Amsterdam. Crystal Ravel embarks on May 10 from Basel to Vienna, and sails...
Combo Cruises From Viking
Viking has unveiled details of its 2019 Ocean & River Voyages, offering passengers a chance to explore Europe's legendary rivers on a Viking Longship before setting sail to Scandinavia on one of the line's ocean ships. Debuting in May 2019, the Grand European & Viking Fjords itinerary will sail Budapest to Bergen, combining Viking's popular 15-day Grand European Tour cruise on the Rhine and Danube Rivers between Budapest and Amsterdam -- with the 8-day Viking Shores & Fjords ocean itinerary, which sails the North Sea, between Amsterdam and Bergen. As well, Viking will...
Scenic Releases 2019/2020 Eclipse Brochure
Scenic has released its 2019/2020 brochure detailing new destinations and itineraries for the expanded Eclipse fleet. And to reward those guests who plan early, Scenic is offering a range of special early-bird offers, including the option to book now and save up to 10% off the full fare. The 2019/2020 Scenic Eclipse brochure can be ordered or downloaded at https://www.scenic.ca/brochures. Other special deals include an Early Payment Discount on sailings in Europe, the Mediterranean, the Baltics and the Americas – ranging from $500 to $1,000 per couple; two-for-one airfare for the...