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NCL launches 2024 Europe season
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has launched its 2024 Europe travel season with the arrival of Norwegian Epic to its seasonal homeport of Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, from where it embarks on a 10-day Greek Isles and Italy voyage. During this summer travel season, guests embarking on NCL cruises in Europe will have the opportunity to choose from 101 distinctive itineraries with 38 roundtrips and 63 open-jaw sailings, calling to 140 captivating ports across Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, Greek Isles, and the Atlantic Coast. Additionally, guests can fully explore highlight...
Carnival’s Duffy honoured with CLIA Lifetime Achievement award
Carnival Cruise Line president, Christine Duffy’s significant contributions to cruise travel are being recognized with the Cruise Lines International Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award for 2024. Duffy was honoured at the 2024 CLIA Hall of Fame Cruise Industry Awards, where she was inducted into CLIA’s Hall of Fame and introduced by Josh Weinstein, president, chief executive officer and chief climate officer of Carnival Corporation & plc. Steering the flagship brand of Miami-based Carnival Corp., and the world’s most popular cruise line, Duffy leads more than...
Scenic Group charts a greener future for luxury travel
Scenic Group has released its 2023 Impact Report, outlining environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments worldwide. In that report, Scenic Group details strides in environmental innovation and social responsibility in alignment with its Cherish the Planet platform and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). Glen Moroney, Founder and Chairman of Scenic Group, said:"At Scenic Group, we balance ultra-luxury travel with environmental stewardship. We understand that responsible practices are crucial not just for safeguarding the world in which we live, but...
Emerald Cruises launches 2025 Europe river cruises brochure
Emerald Cruises has released its 2025 Europe River Cruises brochure, featuring upcoming fleet updates, Emerald Cruises has added new EmeraldPLUS experiences, and new offers for guests taking advantage of early bookings. Featured 2025 itineraries include: Splendours of Europe: An iconic glass-top canal boat cruise in Amsterdam marks the beginning of this wonderful itinerary through the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary. Promising natural beauty, medieval towns and hikes to hilltop fortresses, the four capital cities offer a unique insight into the region’s past,...
Atlas Ocean Voyages is cooking with Academia Barilla
Atlas Ocean Voyages has unveiled details of a new partnership with Academia Barilla for select 2024 Epicurean Expeditions on board World Traveller. As part of this partnership, guests on board will have the opportunity to engage with an Academia Barilla Guest Chef, Marcello Zaccaria, who will join World Traveller expeditions departing on May 27, June 14, July 15, and 24. Guests will also get to experience exclusive pre- and post-cruise experiences in the famed Academia Barilla's kitchen in Parma, Italy. Barilla is a renowned Italian food company with almost 150 years of...
Discover the French Riviera with Star Clippers
For agents with clients looking to discover the French Riviera, Star Clippers has a variety of seven-day sailings onboard the 166-guest Star Flyer, with fares starting at $1,930 per person. Designed to reflect the heritage of traditional tall ships, Star Clippers ships are thoroughly modern vessels that marry the romance of the sailing era with the comforts and amenities of modern day. In other words, the ideal vessel on which to arrive into ports like St. Tropez and Cannes for a day of leisure. Because of its relatively small size, Star Flyer can drop anchor in out of the way...
AmaWaterways’ webinar will help agents grow their business
Travel professionals wanting to increase river cruise sales are invited to join a live Travel Webcast on April 23 with AmaWaterways. Sandra Gardiner, Sales Director, Canada, and Jesica Benitez, Manager of Strategic Partner Networks, will discuss what sets the company apart. A leading force in the river cruise industry, AmaWaterways offers clients a diverse range of river journeys across four continents, complemented by an array of included shore excursions. Clients also enjoy critically acclaimed dining, evening entertainment featuring local performers from port cities,...
Carnival Cruise Line enhances booking experience for agents
Carnival Cruise Line is introducing a series of new features to its online booking tool for travel advisors, GoCCL Navigator. The enhancements streamline the booking process, providing travel advisors with the tools and resources they need to maximize efficiency and improve their overall experience to support their business and income growth. Along with a new design that makes it easier for searching, viewing and comparing offers, the platform’s variety of enhancements also includes: Enhanced Offer Details – Fares will be easier to review and compare to other offers...