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TTAND Agents Out In Force At River Cruise Summit
The Travel Agent Next Door (TTAND) was out in force at the ACTA and Avalon Waterways River Cruise Summit, with 25 of its agents on board for the event that was held last week. TTAND CEO, Flemming Friisdahl said: “We are very proud that 25 of our agents earned a spot on this first-time ever ACTA summit on board a river cruise with Avalon. This is a testament to how well our agents support Avalon and we were delighted so many of them were accepted to attend the summit. We are very grateful to Avalon and ACTA for the opportunity.” Friisdahl added: “This was an amazing...
Bookings Now Open For NCL’s Norwegian Aqua
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled the evolution of the Prima Class with the all-new Norwegian Aqua, the first of the expanded Prima Plus Class setting sail in April 2025. Travellers can book Norwegian Aqua’s first voyages to the Caribbean with seven-day itineraries departing from Port Canaveral, Fla. Voyages include calls to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; Tortola, British Virgin Islands; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Great Stirrup Cay, NCL’s private island in the Bahamas. Building upon the award-winning experiences of Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva,...
Work And Wander With Azamara
Azamara has launched ‘Work & Wander’ -- a program designed for business professionals looking to combine work with exploration. With Starlink’s high-speed internet, office equipment, and dedicated IT support, guests will have everything they need to work onboard, and Extended Destination Days, including late nights and overnights, that allow ample time to roam the world. Carol Cabezas, President of Azamara, said: “We are excited to introduce our ‘Work & Wander’ package, giving professionals the opportunity to take their work with them as they set sail. Our...
MSC Orchestra Sets A New Course In West Mediterranean
MSC Cruises has released details of a new itinerary for MSC Orchestra for this winter. The ship will now offer seven-night voyages from December 16, 2023 to April 19, 2024 calling Valencia, Spain; Cagliari, Sardinia; Civitavecchia for Rome, Livorno for Pisa and Florence, Italy; Marseille, France and Palma in Mallorca before returning to Valencia. This new program has been introduced to replace the Red Sea itineraries that had been cancelled due to the proximity of some of the ports of call to Israel and the restrictions in place in some bordering countries. The line added that the...
Grow Your Group Sales With Windstar
Windstar Cruises has set sail with a new groups program that makes it easier for travel advisors to earn a tour conductor credit (AKA sail for free) and grow their business. For a limited time, in addition to the tour conductor credit earned, advisors receive a $100 per guest bonus commission after booking seven guests. Dianna Rom, vice president of sales at Windstar Cruises, said: “We are committed to helping our partners grow their group business with us. In addition to this new program, we are mindful of the need to be flexible with terms and plans for each group. Our nimble...
Emerald Cruises Opens Early Access For 2025 Europe Bookings
Emerald Cruises has opened its booking window for early access to the entire 2025 Europe river cruise season following a strong early booking trend for 2024. Pricing and details are now available for sailings on the Rhine, Main, Danube, Moselle, Rhône and Douro rivers, including the springtime “tulip cruises” and a variety of Christmas Market cruises. As always, a wide array of EmeraldACTIVE tours like guided hikes, bike rides and canoe trips are offered at no extra cost for travelers looking to pick up the pace while taking in the sights. Guests booking their 2025 Europe...
ACTA Sets Sail With Avalon Waterways On River Cruise Summit
One hundred twenty-five (125) Canadian travel advisors – many of them new to river cruising – embarked on the Avalon Vista in Amsterdam over the weekend to join the Avalon Waterways and ACTA 2023 European River Cruise Summit. Onboard their home “suite” home they’ve enjoyed their morning coffee with a castle or two as they sail the Romantic Rhine. While they are experiencing river cruising and the Avalon difference including Panorama Suites; passion exploration via a choice of excursions, Happy Hours and local entertainment on board, the week is complemented with...
Early Booking Offers From Scenic For 2025
Scenic is unveiling its 2025 European River Cruise season earlier than usual – adding more eight- and 15-day departures, enhanced journeys and city extensions and updating the suite categories to simplify the choices for guests. Additionally, Scenic is holding the line on pricing, so travellers booking early will enjoy 2024 fares on 2025 sailings as well as the best selection of departure dates and suite categories, free Premium or free/reduced Economy Air (or an air credit of up to CAD $2,100 per person), up to CAD $1,500 cruise fare savings per person and a bonus savings...