Cruise
Celestyal Appoints New President, North America
Celestyal Cruises has appointed Leslie Peden as president, North America. Peden will be responsible for driving business growth and promoting Celestyal Cruises in North America. Peden is a highly experienced travel professional with 30-plus years of success in cruising, tour operations, air and rail travel, including a proven track record serving in senior management and executive roles for such acclaimed cruise companies as Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Virgin Holidays Cruises and Island...
MSC Cruises Launches Second World Cruise
MSC Cruises has opened sales for its second world cruise, setting sail in 2020 on board MSC Magnifica. The 2020 MSC World Cruise boasts a new itinerary that includes more exotic, bucket-list destinations than ever before, with more than 40 ports of call and 23 countries. With four different embarkation ports and dates to kick off the three-month voyage, travellers can select their ideal starting point for a more customized vacation experience. Guests embarking from Civitavecchia/Rome, Genoa, Marseille and Barcelona on Jan. 4, 5, 6, 7, respectively, will cross five continents on a...
Carnival Transforming Onboard Shopping Experience
As part of an ongoing effort to provide guests with the widest variety of choices at sea, Carnival Cruise Line is totally transforming its shipboard shopping experience with renovated spaces and popular items from some of the world’s best-known retailers, including Victoria’s Secret, Swarovski, Pandora, TAG and others. The following is a breakdown on some of the many new offerings available across the fleet: Effy (12 ships) – one of the largest manufactures of fine jewelry in the US, Effy’s tax- and duty-free items feature a lifetime guarantee and run the gamut from...
American Queen Launches Steamboat Academy
American Queen Steamboat Company has introduced a new travel agent certification program – the Steamboat Academy. The accreditation program is designed to enhance travel agent knowledge of American Queen Steamboat Company products and destinations leading to increased sales and commissions. “Travel agents crave product knowledge to help build their confidence resulting in increased sales,” said American Queen Steamboat Company president Ted Sykes. “The Steamboat Academy is a great opportunity for them to satisfy their educational needs to better sell AQSC cruises.” The...
Uniworld Brings Back ‘Our Best Offer Ever’ Campaign
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection is offering travellers savings of up to $12,720 per couple on select 2018 voyages with its “Our Best Offer Ever” campaign, available for booking through Dec. 31. Clients can take advantage of savings from $1,520 to $12,720 per couple on some of Uniworld’s unique itineraries ranging from eight to 22 days throughout Europe and Russia on select 2018 departure dates. Itineraries include Uniworld’s eight-day Burgundy & Provence, cruising Southern France on the Rhône and Saône rivers that follow the footsteps of Van Gogh, Cézanne...
Introducing Celebrity Flora
Celebrity Cruises is taking adventure cruising to a new level with the unveiling of Celebrity Flora, designed expressly for the Galapagos Islands. One of the most energy-efficient ships of its size, the 100-guest Flora will offer seamless sea-to-shore transportation and includes anchorless technology that maintains the ship’s position while protecting the sensitive sea floor. Innovative outward-facing design gives guests 360-degree views of the islands, while personal suite attendants, new dining venues, an open-air stargazing platform, and expert-led ecological seminars round out...
Carnival to Increase Capacity From Galveston, New Orleans
Carnival Cruise Line has announced it will expand capacity on its short cruise offerings from Galveston and New Orleans beginning in 2019. Carnival Dream will launch four- and five-day cruises to Mexico year-round from Galveston beginning in May 2019, becoming the newest and largest Carnival ship to operate a short cruise program from that port. In turn, Carnival Valor, currently based in Galveston, will shift to New Orleans to begin year-round four- and five-day cruises from the Big Easy beginning May 2019. It will be the largest ship to offer a year-round short cruise schedule...
Palma to Lead Uniworld’s North American Field Sales
Veteran travel executive Michelle Palma has been appointed to the new position of vice-president, Field Sales North America, for Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection. In this expanded role, Palma becomes directly responsible for the strategic, functional and administrative management of all Uniworld district sales managers throughout the United States and Canada. She will report to Kristian Anderson, senior vice-president, Global Sales. “Michelle is an incredible sales strategist, whose consistent positive and affirming attitude serves our brand well. She is ready for this...