Cruise
Amazing Voyage, Amazing Promise
GLP Worldwide – which represents Hurtigruten – is so sure its passengers will see the Northern Lights on its Classic Roundtrip 12-day voyage in Norway, that if they don’t see them, the company will give them a 6 or 7-day Classic Voyage free of charge. Alan Law, GLP Worldwide director of sales and marketing, observed: “This is an amazing voyage that agents can offer their clients – it’s a win-win situation. See the Northern Lights, something many never do in a lifetime or in the remote chance you don’t see them well you have another opportunity as we promise you another...
Quite A Performance
Ensemble's elite agents certainly delivered for their partners, posting the “best year in the organization’s history from a North American profit-sharing perspective” and celebrating the achievement with a seven-day Norse Legends cruise aboard Holland America Line’s Koningsdam. This year's celebration marked the 10th year of formally honouring Ensemble members’ outstanding sales performance with its preferred partners. “This was our first celebration using the ‘Ensemble Elite’ brand, a new name that so aptly describes this group of incredibly accomplished industry...
Rediscovery Voyages From Scenic
Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours is offering its passengers a chance to immerse themselves in its Rediscovery Voyage about the Scenic Eclipse. Once known as “repositioning cruises,” the transatlantic voyage was regarded as a truly romantic and relaxing way to travel and were on nearly everyone’s bucket list. Scenic’s Rediscovery Voyages are bringing back the old-style sailing and updating it with the newest technology and luxury items. The Scenic Eclipse’s array of onboard amenities and stimulating activities makes the “Rediscovery Voyage” a perfect way to rekindle the...
Building loyalty
When the results of Baxter Travel Media's annual Agents' Choice Awards were tallied, it quickly became apparent that many of the favourites have come out on top multiple years in a row – some for more than a decade, others still since their respective categories were first introduced, reports assistant editor, Ann Ruppenstein in a special Agents' Choice Extra in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. So how exactly do these brands continue to earn the trust and loyalty of Canadian Travel Press and Travel Courier readers and travel agents across the country? For Michelle...
It’s An Experience
Without a doubt, interest in small ship cruising, traveling onboard ships with a smaller passenger capacity, is on the rise among travellers. Cindy D’Aoust, president and CEO, CLIA, observed that: “The small ship sector is a vital and constantly-evolving part of the overall cruise industry that excels at creating unmatched travel experiences, making it more popular than ever” said. “Small ship cruising allows for a unique and intimate cruise unlike any other.” And CLIA offers some facts of note about this type of cruising, including the fact that: Small Ships Can Cruise...
Ritz-Carlton Makes A Splash
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. – part of Marriott International, Inc. – is setting sail in 2019 with luxury yachting and cruises. Created by The Ritz-Carlton and maritime experts Douglas Prothero and Lars Clasen, in collaboration with funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P., The Ritz-Carlton will provide luxury hospitality service under a long-term operating agreement. Named The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, this venture represents a unique foray into the cruise industry for a luxury hotel operator. The first of three lavish cruising yachts in this series is...
Hurtigruten Sets Sights – and Sails – on Canadian Coast
As of April 2018, travellers can set sail with Hurtigruten along the east coasts of the United States and Canada while exploring and experiencing cultural treasures, remote nature reserves, exciting cities, and relaxing southern charm. Highlights of the new itineraries, which focus on the US Eastern seaboard and Northeastern Canada include: Coastal Gems of America - Northbound: Starting in Miami, sailing into New York to experience the Big Apple, and discovering Maine’s magnificent coast, before completing the journey in Halifax, Canada. Miami, Florida – Halifax, Canada...
A New Experience From Royal Caribbean
Now this is kind of neat. Royal Caribbean is offering the world a chance to experience a first-of-its-kind underwater adventure through the lens of Snapchat Spectacles. From June 21 to June 25, Royal Caribbean’s Snapchat channel will immerse viewers in a one of-a-kind underwater adventure thanks to a custom-designed scuba mask dubbed “SeaSeekers.” The mask was custom engineered by the cruise line for use with Snapchat Spectacles. It allows the wearer to snap while underwater and will give those above the surface a unique perspective into the intriguing underwater world...