Cruise
GLP Hosts Agent Seminars
GLP Worldwide Expeditions is offering agents an opportunity to hear the latest from three major cruise suppliers as well as learn about other key cruise and land products that it represents in Canada with a series of seminars. Agents who attend will automatically receive top tier commission for 12 months on the three cruise products featured in the presentations. Agents can register calling 1-866-760-1987 or by e-mail: [email protected]. Agents are asked to RSVP by Oct. 20 to secure a spot. “Niche cruises and river cruising are two of the hottest trends in cruising right now...
Costa Makes Its Choice
Costa Cruises has selected an Italian travel agent for the special Costa Diadema Christening event – http://www.costacruise.com/diadema -- that will take place on Nov. 7 in Genoa. More that 700 applicants from over 50 different countries entered the selection process to become the Costa Diadema's godmother, before Carolina Miceli from Palermo was chosen as the representative of Costa Cruises' values, according to her positive attitude and passionate work at her travel agency Tagliavia. As a travel agent she has become a true ambassador of Costa Cruises, offering the best cruise holidays...
Reality Check
In a major bid to boost its retailer base in North America, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has premiered a revamped, multi-level membership structure. And in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press, Montreal editor, Mike Dunbar reports that the chief exec of the industry association says the dramatic move reaffirms the decades-long bond between cruise lines, travel agencies and agents at large. CEO Christine Duffy said the organization would have been working with travel agents ``under a certain membership model” for 40 years next year and needed to update...
Carnival In Tune With DJ IRIE
Carnival Cruise Lines has teamed up with legendary DJ IRIE – the official DJ of Carnival and the Miami HEAT who has entertained crowds from South Beach and Las Vegas to Paris and Brazil – to create Spin U, a new shipboard DJ academy exclusively for teens ages 15-17. Part of the line’s popular Club O2 teen program and inspired by DJ IRIE’s own Spin’iversity – a customized training program exclusively for developing Carnival’s shipboard DJs – Spin U is designed to provide aspiring spin-masters all they need to know about this emerging art form, from bringing a crowd to...
Victoria Cruises Reinstates Shibaozhai Shore Excursion
Victoria Cruises will be reinstating Shibaozhai, often referred to as “The Pearl of the Yangtze,” a 12-storey wooden pagoda in Zhong, as a regular shore excursion. The docking facilities at Shibaozhai are currently being extended with an anticipated completion date before the end of 2014, prompting the decision from Victoria Cruises executives. Shibaozhai is known for its impressive wooden pagoda, an architectural marvel which was built without a single nail. Its famous red pavilion leans up against a stone cliff for support and dates back to the 18th century. Shibaozhai will...
A Party Fit for a Princess
The 50th anniversary of Princess Cruises will be especially memorable for guests cruising in 2015, as they will be treated to festive onboard celebrations including a themed menu, cocktails and entertainment. “We love helping our guests celebrate their many milestone occasions aboard their cruises, so to be able to mark our company’s golden anniversary with them in 2015 is very special,” said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises president. “We’ve developed many not-to-be-missed experiences commemorating our 50th and we know our guests will thoroughly enjoy the lively atmosphere found...
Encore Offers Quantum Specials
Encore Cruises is featuring an exclusive new offer on three sailings aboard Royal Caribbean International’s newest ship Quantum of the Seas. Available on all cruise-only and package bookings for the select three sailings, Encore is offering up to US$400 in onboard credits (varies depending on the category booked) plus $100 in bonus commission, which applies to any category. Sailing roundtrip from Cape Liberty, New Jersey, the three applicable departures are: An eight-night Inaugural Bahamas Cruise that departs on Nov. 23 and visits Port Canaveral, Nassau and Coco Cay; An...
ACV Expands CruiseAir Program
Just as the “World’s Largest Cruise Sale” week – created by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) – sets sail on Oct. 6 through Oct. 13, Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has launched its newly expanded CruiseAir program, giving passengers booking a cruise with ACV greater flexibility when selecting flights. According to officials, the CruiseAir program takes the hassle out of getting to the cruise. Through service on board Air Canada and Air Canada rouge, ACV customers have access to a wide selection of flights to popular ports of embarkation, including new flights to...