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Crystal Unveils Four New Spring Getaways
Crystal has unveiled four new 2018 Crystal Getaways – shortened segments of its 20-day “Sands of Time” sailing from Dubai to Rome aboard Crystal Serenity. Offering travellers culture-rich experiences in some of the most profound destinations and sites throughout Israel, Oman, the United Arab Emirates and Italy, the new itineraries also cater to busy travel calendars, ranging from three to 10 days. The new Crystal Getaways are: Arabian Gems, April 26, 10 Days – Dubai (overnight) and Fujairah, UAE; Salalah, Oman; and Petra (Aqaba), Jordan (overnight). Guests can explore...
Queen Latifah Named Carnival Horizon Godmother
Grammy award-winning musical artist, film actress and author Queen Latifah has been named the godmother to Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship, Carnival Horizon. Latifah will participate in the ship’s official naming ceremony as well as a special “Lip Sync Battle: Horizon” showcase that is part of the line’s authentic shipboard reproduction of the hit Paramount Network series. The event will be held during an invitation-only overnight gala onboard Horizon in New York City on May 23. “With her fun-loving spirit and positive, can-do attitude, Queen Latifah embodies our...
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...