Destinations
UnCruise Unveils 2020 Theme Cruise Schedule
Small-ship adventure cruise line UnCruise Adventures has introduced special theme cruises for the 2020 sailing season. Six ships offer themed departures on a variety of topics including birding, photography, wine and culinary, kids and families and insider departures. According to officials, theme cruises provide added value and unequalled access to industry experts at no extra cost. Four birding cruises, three photography cruises, seven wine and culinary cruises, two family departures, and 10 Insiders cruises make up the schedule. Theme cruises will be offered in Alaska, Mexico,...
Discover The Wonders Of Austria’s Wachau Valley
“Look around and you will see what this region is all about: wine, wine and wine,” tour guide Christine Wölfel said as rows upon rows of terraced vineyards set in steep hillsides drew near stretching as far as the eyes could see. Located along the Danube River between the towns of Melk and Krems, Austria, Wachau Valley is renowned for its wine making. The area is lined with Heuriger – small taverns where local winemakers serve up their latest Riesling and Grüner Veltliner offerings. Here, twigs tied to the door alongside the name of the establishment represents that the taverns...
Transforming Tourism
Significant advantages arise for those tourism related companies that are able to transform through any diversity in order to remain competitive in today’s changing global tourism landscape. The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) will examine the negative forces and positive tourism recoveries in a general session at the upcoming Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development taking place Aug. 26 to Aug. 29, 2019 at the Beachcombers Hotel in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. TheTransformation for Tourism Evolution session will illustrate significant advantages gained by...
Collette Offering Bluegrass Fam
Collette is offering a Bluegrass Country & the Smoky Mountains Familiarization Tour departing on August 6, 2020 and returning on Aug. 14, 2020. Agents will enjoy a visit to a private horse farm in Lexington, Kentucky while taking in the vibrant and artistic downtown of Asheville, North Carolina during a walking tour. During visits to Louisville, Kentucky and the mecca of horseracing agents will have the chance to explore the grandeur of nature at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and so much more. Agents can apply for the opportunity using...
GWS Moves Summit From Hong Kong To Singapore
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) is moving its 2019 event from Hong Kong to Singapore. In announcing the move, GWS' chairman and CEO, Susie Ellis wrote: “In 13 years of planning the Global Wellness Summit, this is a first for me. After careful consideration, we have decided to move the 2019 Summit from Hong Kong to Singapore.” Ellis notes that: “Thankfully, we are an agile team. And our partners at Hyatt, the host sponsor for the Summit, are agile as well. So, we have pivoted, and we are excited that we will be welcoming delegates to the stunning Grand Hyatt Singapore, located...
New Bahamas ‘Cruise & Stay’ Option Available
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line is inviting agents to offer their clients the ultimate getaway this summer through a unique “Cruise & Stay” package. Starting at US$279 per person, the package – valid only on bookings with Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line – includes a three-night package featuring a round-trip, two-night cruise from Palm Beach to Grand Bahama Island, and a one (or more) night stay at one of four beach resorts. “At Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line, we understand the vital role that travel advisors play in the success of our business and we are proud to introduce...
Goway Introduces New Combo Vacations Downunder
Agents are invited to offer their clients the South Pacific in all its diversity with a range of new combo vacations from Goway. New itineraries combine Australia or New Zealand with the South Pacific island destinations of French Polynesia (Tahiti), Fiji or the Cook Islands. Clients can visit Tahiti and New Zealand, flying on Air Tahiti Nui from Los Angeles. This includes four nights in Auckland with transfers and sightseeing and three nights in Tahiti with transfers and sightseeing. Starting at $1,999, this vacation is on sale until Sept. 23. Another option is Australia, New...
Quite A Lady
On a beautiful summer event in Toronto, Sandals Resorts International welcomed a high-powered group of its tourist board and tour operator partners onboard the Lady Sandals for an evening of conversation and camaraderie. It was definitely a laid-back gathering with Maureen Barnes-Smith, director of sales and marketing for Unique Vacations, welcoming the 50 or so VIPs onboard “her yacht” -- well, actually, she admitted that it's the Honourable Gordon 'Butch' Stewart's (Sandals' founder) yacht, but he's loaned it to her for the next week. She told Sandals' travel trade partners...