Destinations
Love Is Back At Sea With Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line is setting sail with love on board with the announcement that it is now taking reservations for weddings and vow renewals on sailings starting September 2022 and beyond. Jeremy Schiller, vice president of operations for Carnival Cruise Line, said that: “For decades, Carnival has been the leading wedding operator in the cruise industry, so we are very excited to restart our wedding program for our guests who have been longing to celebrate their nuptials on board our ships.” Schiller continued: “Creating special memories for our guests is what we do,...
UNWTO Praises Recovery In The DR
The UNWTO has praised those in the Dominican Republic's' tourist trade, saying in a statement they've guided their country to the very top of international tourism's recovery. A UNWTO statement said the Dominican Republic's tourist trade is "achieving the most successful recovery in the (international tourism ) industry, reaching record numbers in tourism arrivals." UNWTO president Zurab Pololikashvili praised Dominican authorities for their commitment to the likes of innovation, education and sustainability as they rebuild tourism. "The Dominican Republic shows that the restart...
Indigenous Values Guide Day Three of IMPACT
A Vision for Regenerative Tourism at the IMPACT Sustainability Travel and Tourism Conference in Victoria was largely guided by the beliefs and principles of Canadian Indigenous peoples on the third day of the conference, reports Press Today’s Ted Davis who was on hand for the event. That’s when a panel of Indigenous tourism stakeholders took the stage at the Victoria Conference Centre, under the guidance of panel host Walt Judas, CEO of the BCTIA. Judas fielded a selection of questions designed to reveal the role of Indigenous values in the bigger picture of regenerative tourism in...
SATA Azores Takes Off With Travel Agent Program
SATA Azores Airlines has launched its Travel Agent Specialist Program, providing agents with the opportunity to learn about SATA Azores Airlines and the destinations it serves as well as win fabulous prizes. The Specialist program is divided into 4 lessons: SATA Azores Airlines, The Azores, Madeira, and Other Destinations. Each lesson is divided into short categories that are quick and easy to read and complete. Agents can start the lesson, stop, and save their lesson and come back any time to complete the lesson. For the launch of the program, a promotion will run through July...
Cruising with the Experts At Travel Agent Appreciation 2022
Today's the day, May 17, when 9 top cruise experts are virtually in the same room with you, brought together by Baxter Media, to discuss how the industry has weathered the storm and where it is headed to next. Start time 2:45 pm EST. Registering for today's session also gives you entry into tomorrow's Luxury Symposium and the big day on Thursday when the winner of the Travel Agent & beyond! accolades will be awarded. Today's experts include: Host: Bob Mowat, Executive Editor, Canadian Travel Press & Baxter Media Cruise Industry Symposium - Moderator: Charles Sylvia,...
A Celebration Of Life For John McKenna
The family of John Mckenna advises that the celebration of life for John D McKenna will take place on Sat., June 25 at the Fergus Legion, Branch 275 from 2 to 5pm. The address is 500 Blair St. Fergus Ontario, phone number is 519 843...
Air France Takes Up The Sustainable Challenge
Two very special KLM flights took off from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol recently – one to Edmonton, Alberta, the other to Porto, Portugal. Both flights underwent the widest possible array of sustainability measures. Initiated by KLM employees, the Sustainable Flight Challenge will see 16 SkyTeam Airline Alliance members competing with a view to sharing insight and experience on sustainability, thereby accelerating the drive towards greater sustainability throughout our industry. The two most effective ways of reducing CO2 emissions are fleet renewal and the use of sustainable...
Holland America Adds New Cruises
Holland America Line has opened bookings for a season of new itineraries aboard Westerdam starting in fall 2022 in anticipation of the ports in Australia and New Zealand fully welcoming cruise ships back to their shores. The new voyages, offered from Sept. 25, 2022, through March 13, 2023, explore Australia’s rich culture, the lush landscapes of New Zealand and the enchanting history and culture of Southeast Asia. Two new cruises conclude the Alaska season and reposition the ship Down Under from North America. Itineraries in Australia and New Zealand sail roundtrip from Sydney,...