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Lufthansa Group finalizes 41% stake in ITA Airways
By Baxter Media
January 20, 2025
The Italian airline ITA Airways is a new member of the Lufthansa Group.
The Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and Europe's leading aviation group concluded the transaction. As a result, the Lufthansa Group has a 41 percent stake in the Italian airline ITA Airways. The remaining...
Cunard’s new ship, Queen Anne, makes New York debut
By Baxter Media
January 20, 2025
Cunard's new ship, Queen Anne marked her North American debut as she arrived in New York on her maiden call from Southampton, England on Jan. 18.
Cunard's first new ship in 14 years spans 14 decks and features 15 dining venues, accommodating up to 3,000 guests.
For the first time in...
Just You teams up with Planeterra & Reforest on trade booking offer
By Baxter Media
January 20, 2025
Just You has launched a new project in collaboration with Planeterra and Reforest.
For every new trade booking made until February 28, the tour operator will plant a tree in partnership with Planeterra across two sites in Guatemala and Morocco. There is no cost to the travel agent.
Agents...
Jamaica to host third annual Global Tourism Resilience Conference
By Baxter Media
January 20, 2025
Tourism thought leaders from around the world will gather in Jamaica Feb. 17 – 19, 2025 for the highly anticipated Third Annual Global Tourism Resilience Conference and Expo in Hanover.
Taking place at the spectacular new Princess Grand and adjacent Princess Senses, The Mangrove resorts,...
TAP Portugal extends Africa & Europe sale
By Baxter Media
January 20, 2025
TAP Air Portugal has extended its 2025 New Year sale, now good for purchase through January 24. The travel period has also been extended through May 31. Black-out dates are April 7-22.
Economy fares to Europe fares from Toronto and Montreal, starting from CAD $579 roundtrip, are available to...
Emerald releases renderings of newest superyacht, Emerald Kaia
By Baxter Media
January 20, 2025
Emerald Cruises has announced a significant milestone in the construction of its newest and most innovative luxury superyacht, Emerald Kaia, with a keel-laying ceremony held during the week of Dec. 27, 2024, with the team at MKM Yachts in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam.
This pivotal event marks the...
Seabourn unveils new Northwest Passage sailings for 2026
By Baxter Media
January 20, 2025
Seabourn has unveiled its 2026 itineraries to the Northwest Passage and Canadian Arctic, giving guests the chance to explore some of the world’s most historic destinations and storied waterways.
Between August and October 2026, Seabourn Venture will offer six voyages ranging from eight to 24...
Ponant acquires majority share of Aqua Expeditions
By Baxter Media
January 17, 2025
Ponant Explorations Group has acquired of a majority stake in Aqua Expeditions, the award-winning small ship expedition company renowned for its exceptional river and ocean cruises in South America, Southeast Asia and beyond.
This strategic acquisition by Ponant Explorations...
Contiki releases first sober-curious itineraries across Britain & Ireland
By Baxter Media
January 17, 2025
Contiki has released its first trips curated for the sober curious – including six departures across Britain and Ireland now open for booking for travel in August 2025.
In Contiki’s 2024 Voice of a Generation Survey, 83 per cent of respondents aged 18-35 said they’d be interested in a...