Cruise
Insight, Luxury Gold, Uniworld Unveil Europe 2017
Insight Vacations, Luxury Gold, and Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection have unveiled their new 2017 “Europe’s Finest” collection of itineraries. Building off of its incredible inaugural success in 2016, the 2017 collection represents the collaboration of three distinct brands seamlessly delivering clients to Europe’s attractions by river and road. In all eight itineraries – including two all-new journeys to France and the Dalmatian Riviera – are featured in the new collection. Cris David, president, Insight Vacations Canada and Luxury Gold Canada, commented:...
France Makes The Connection
While more than 85 million travellers visited France in 2015 for a variety of reasons, the country's consul general in Toronto, Marc Trouyet made it clear that there are so many new things happening – not to mention places to explore – that there's always a reason to promote the benefits of a visit to his country. The theme of the evening was the French Connection and along with officials from Atout France, the Toronto gathering also featured representatives from Air Canada, Scenic, Rennes, Nantes, the Loire Valley, Destination Western Front 14-18 and the French Number. Melanie...
Carnival Celebrates Vista’s U.S. Arrival
To celebrate the US arrival of its newest, largest and most innovative ship, Carnival Cruise Line held a special overnight gala event Friday in New York featuring a concert for Operation Homefront military families by award-winning country music super star Carrie Underwood (pictured below). The event also included the ship’s official naming ceremony with Miss USA Deshauna Barber (pictured above) – the first woman serving in the US military to hold the title – presiding over the ceremonies as godmother and releasing the ceremonial bottle of champagne that smashed over the hull of...
Experiencing Cuba the Celestyal Way
Those who go on Celestyal Cruises seven-night sailings around Cuba will be getting an up close and personal look at the island, says the company's vice-president of sales and marketing for Canada. Christine Chiang notes Celestyal's sailings call at Havana, Cienfuegos, Punta Frances (the Isle of Youth) and Santiago de Cuba – and also visit Montego Bay, Jamaica, with excursions provided in each destination. Two days are spent in Havana. “It's an immersion experience,” Chiang told a Nov. 3 Toronto gathering, adding visitors can enjoy Cuban drinks and see Cuban entertainers on the...
HAL Academy Marks 15 Years
Holland America Line (HAL) is celebrating the 15th anniversary of its award-winning Academy for travel professionals -- highlighted by a new course and sweepstakes for agents. To commemorate the milestone, the cruise line is introducing a new The Panama Canal and More Specialist Training Course and a cruise sweepstakes. Agents who complete the course by Nov. 30 will be entered into the 2016 HAL Academy 15 Year Anniversary Sweepstakes to win a seven-day cruise for two to any Holland America destination in 2017. In addition to the cruise sweepstakes, agents who take the Panama Canal...
Montreal Revels In Cruise Popularity
Montreal’s temporary, tented east-end cruise terminal is to become a permanent fixture, handling the overflow from a brand-new terminal, slated to open next spring adjacent to the Old Montreal tourist hub, reports Montreal editor, Mike Dunbar in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. The decision to retain the tented facility was taken in light of the fact that the city has become such a popular cruise destination that there will be periods when the new facility will be unable to meet demand, according to Sylvie Vachon, president and CEO of the Montreal Port...
Royal Caribbean Names Harmony Godmother
The results are in and after a six-week search for an educator who is inspiring South Florida’s next generation to dream big, think differently and challenge the status quo, 23-year-old Brittany Affolter from the Miami-Dade region of Teach For America, has been selected as Godmother of Royal Caribbean’s newest ship, Harmony of the Seas. With this honour, Affolter will join the ranks of renowned athletes, celebrities and royalty when she officially breaks a bottle to name the ship on Nov. 10. Royal Caribbean received nearly 1,000 nominations from Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach...
Earn 17% Commission on Cruise Bookings with ACV
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is offering agents another chance to earn extra commission on cruise bookings. For every Norwegian Cruise Line or MSC Cruises itinerary booked online until Dec. 31 agents will earn 17% commission. The offer applies to new bookings only and must be made online. It is valid for travel anytime, and not applicable to...