Cruise
Cunard’s Queen Anne Sails Into The Spotlight At NYC Event
Cunard’s newest ship, Queen Anne, sailed into the spotlight in New York City on Oct. 18 with a celebration – at Cunard’s former New York offices 25 Broadway, now Cipriani 25 Broadway – that featured the unveiling of art by contemporary artists that will appear on board, spotlighting a new entertainment venue and providing those attending the event an immersive introduction to Cunard’s first new vessel in 13 years. Those attending were dazzled by a cabaret-style performance by Alan Cumming that brought the new intimate entertainment venue Bright Lights Society to...
Grow your Luxury Sales with Cunard
Baxter Media invites you to join Wade Menard, Strategic and National Account Manager from Cunard North America, for an informative webinar on how to use Cunard’s programs to earn higher commission. Attend the full webinar for your chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card. Click the link below to register. The webinar is on Tuesday, October 24 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Wade will review the Cunard Brand Pillars and discuss how to leverage them in today’s marketplace. Learn which of your clients would be a perfect fit for Cunard and what they can expect from Cunard’s unique...
Uniworld Unveils All That’s New In 2024
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has unveiled new offerings for 2024, including the addition of its newest ship -- the S.S. Victoria, debuting in Amsterdam at the start of the season. As well, the brand is extending its successful Cruise & Rail program with five new itineraries to Istanbul, Transylvania, the Swiss Alps and more. Additionally, guests can experience a new pre-cruise extension in South America, a second annual Rivers of the World Cruise visiting new countries, special early booking savings and more. Ellen Bettridge, President and CEO of Uniworld, observed:...
NCL Back In Asia For The First Time In Three Years
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has made its long-awaited return to Asia as Norwegian Jewel set sail from Tokyo and commenced its extensive six-month season of voyages in the region recently. As the first ship in the NCL fleet to return to Asia in over three years, Norwegian Jewel will offer 16 immersive and port-rich itineraries, visiting 11 countries and sailing from nine different departure ports, including Bangkok (Laem Chabang) Thailand; Kuala Lumpur (Port Klang) Malaysia; Singapore; Taipei (Keelung), Taiwan; Bali (Benoa), Indonesia; Tokyo and Yokohama, Japan; and for the first...
Aurora Expeditions Expands North American Team
Aurora Expeditions has appointed Eric Andrews as Director of Sales North America for Southeastern USA. In the role, Andrews will be responsible for driving revenue growth as well as leading Aurora’s team of Business Development Managers in this key region. Based in Florida, Andrews brings a diverse wealth of experience and knowledge to the role, including travel industry positions in Customer Service Management, Sales Management, Business Development, and as Cruise Director in the adventure travel space. Furthermore, Andrews has a passion for the ocean and sustainability, being a...
TravelBrands Adds Seabourn As New Cruise Partner
TravelBrands’ Encore Cruises has added Seabourn, with the operating indicating that the partnership with Seabourn empowers TravelBrands to provide extraordinary voyages that craft unforgettable memories. Nathalie Tanious, President & CEO, TravelBrands, said that: “Embarking on a journey with Seabourn is an invitation to savour the epitome of elegance and sophistication at sea.” Tanious continued: “We’re delighted to welcome Seabourn in our portfolio, offering our travellers the very best of the sea. Seabourn’s commitment to redefining the cruise experience aligns...
Takeaways From SOTIC: It’s All About The Experience
“I see innovation playing a key role in the development of our tourism products, and in the ways in which we promote ourselves to travellers seeking unique, authentic and bespoke experiences,” Kenneth Bryan, chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization, noted during his opening remarks for the State of the Tourism Industry Conference. “Have you noticed the word experiences being used more and more as a synonym for tourism? Because that’s what tourism is. That’s what each of us involved in the tourism industry is selling — an experience of our islands, our cultures, our foods,...
Trinidad Gears Ups For Busy 2023-2024 Cruise Season
Trinidad is gearing up for a busy 2023-2024 cruise season with all signs pointing to another year of significant gains for the island’s cruise industry. While the cruise season traditionally begins in November and runs until April the following year, this year the first vessel, Seabourn Pursuit, is expected to visit on Oct. 11, 2023. Following a strong 2022-2023 season, initial projections for 2023-2024 indicate that approximately 88,000 passengers and 30,000 crew will set foot on Trinidad’s shores, ushering in an influx of economic prosperity, cultural enrichment, and...