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Globus Going Gangbusters
Globus family of brands has announced that all of its 2018 European departures are now guaranteed. And the tour company says that the guarantee has been fuelled by a 22% increase in bookings across all of its the brands – Globus, Cosmos, Monograms and Avalon Waterways. Stéphanie Bishop, managing director of the Globus family of brands in Canada, observed: “What a wonderful opportunity this will be for all our travel agency partners to close sales with even greater confidence, knowing every departure on every itinerary in Europe is guaranteed.” But there's more. For 2018,...
To Infinity And Beyond
If there's one thing that the people at Disney can do, it's throw a party. And they did just that in Toronto yesterday (March 1), as they welcomed about 300 agents and tour operators at the Pearson Convention Center in Brampton and used its magic to take them “To Infinity And Beyond.” Oh and there was definitely a lot to celebrate with a host of openings, new products, special events happening at the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland; aboard Disney Cruise Line; with Adventures by Disney; and at the Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa. Topping the list, of course, is the June...
Food, Glorious Food
From an exhilarating, sky-high dinner cantilevered 16 decks above the ocean, to an immersive fusion of technology, animation and dining, Celebrity Cruises is taking its culinary experiences to new levels with the launch of its Edge Class of ships, as revealed last night (Feb. 28) at a VIP gala in New York City, attended by PressToday’s Greg Coates. The event was the latest in the Edge series of “reveals” launched more than a year ago in Miami. This one focused on the culinary experience aboard Celebrity Edge, which will set sail in November. By the numbers, the ship will offer...
Cunard Partners With Rocky Mountaineer
Luxury cruise line Cunard has launched a partnership with Rocky Mountaineer to offer passengers special, unmatched experiences in Alaska. Cunard is returning to Alaska in 2019, for the first time in over two decades. “As we return to Alaska for the first time in 20 years, we are excited to partner with the Rocky Mountaineer, ensuring our passengers enjoy the remarkable scenery and Alaskan wildlife in the utmost of luxury both by land and by sea,” said Josh Leibowitz, senior VP, Cunard North America. Rocky Mountaineer tours are offered pre- and post- voyage and include either...
Carnival Expands Cuba Program From Miami
Carnival Cruise Line will offer 17 new sailings to Cuba aboard Carnival Sensation in 2019. The five-day Cuba voyages will be the line’s first to operate round-trip from Miami and feature a day-long call in Havana, as well as stops at popular Caribbean and Bahamian ports, including Grand Turk, Grand Cayman, Nassau, and the private destinations of Half Moon Cay and Princess Cays. The voyages complement a series of voyages to Cuba departing from Tampa aboard Carnival Paradise taking place in 2018-19. “Our inaugural cruises to Cuba aboard Carnival Paradise from Tampa were met...
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Hits Goal
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., a leading global cruise company that operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands, has met its goal of raising $2.5 million for the Hope Starts Here hurricane relief program. In less than four months, the program has received more than $1.25 million in donations from the company’s valued team members, guests, travel partners and business partners, which the company has matched in order to assist All Hands and Hearts – Smart Response, a non-profit organization focused on natural disaster relief, in...
Silver Spirit Set For Ambitious Lengthening Project
Silversea's Silver Spirit has made its final port call before undergoing an extensive lengthening project in Italy. Docking in Dubai on Feb. 22, the ship completed an eight-night cruise from Mumbai. Silver Spirit will enter dry dock at the Fincantieri shipyard in Palermo on March 5 where it will remain until May 1. It will undergo large-scale refurbishment works, which will include the insertion of a pre-built 15-metre-long segment into the ship’s midsection, making it the first luxury ship to be lengthened in this manner. With the aim of augmenting the onboard experience for...
Emerald Expands Southeast Asia Cruise Lineup
As the popularity of European river cruising continues to soar, Emerald Waterways is offering experienced travellers – looking for more destinations to explore – a newly expanded offering of cruises and tours in Southeast Asia. The 2019 program features nine river cruise itineraries on the Mekong River in Vietnam and Cambodia, and – new in 2019 – on the Irrawaddy River in Myanmar. To entice travellers looking to explore this magical part of the globe, Emerald Waterways is offering guests their choice of free, round-trip airfare on itineraries of 12 days or longer, and a $350...