Cruise
A New Era for Cuba Cruise
Despite earlier reports that Cuba Cruise was closing its office in Canada, Celestyal Cruises said that it is actually enhancing its presence here and extending Cuba Cruise's 2015-2016 season. Commenting on the changes, Pythagoras Nagos, director of sales, Celestyal Cruises, said: “We are happy to announce that following the Cuba Cruise start-up phase, the brand is now fully owned by Celestyal Cruises. The venture has been restructured to create synergies and meet consumer demand for a product covering vacation needs all year round.” Nagos continued, “From the best of the...
Encore Extends $50 Bonus Commission Offer
Encore Cruises has extended its $50 bonus commission offer, now making it applicable to all new bookings made until the end of May 31. Valid on all new individual bookings and group reservations (with names and deposits) made by May 31 on 2015 sailings of six nights or longer, this special offer applies to any of Encore’s cruise line partners, in any category, for 2015...
Encore, Carnival Special
For the month of May, Encore Cruises is offering a “Half Off Sale” with Carnival Cruise Lines – entitling a second guest in a stateroom to 50% off. Valid on all new bookings made by May 31, the offer applies to all sailings of three nights or longer on any 2015 departure and in any category. The offer is based on double occupancy and will entitle 50% off the cruise fare of the second guest when sharing a stateroom with a full paying first...
Silversea Takes To The Air
Silversea Cruises has unveiled details of a roundtrip economy air add-on offer for its Galapagos cruise program. The air add-ons to Ecuador from select gateways in Canada and the US are priced from $199. Guests can purchase the new air add-on in conjunction with a Silver Galapagos expedition cruise. The Galapagos voyages feature all-inclusive air-and-land package fares that include roundtrip economy class air between Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands; a two-night pre-cruise hotel stay with breakfast at the Quito JW Marriott; an evening tour of Quito's historic city highlights; transfer...
Tappin Launches Cruise Consulting Service
Ming Tappin has launched a new cruise consulting service based in Vancouver. Your Cruise Coach Consulting will provide services to help travel agencies grow their cruise business by designing and implementing a customized plan, which also includes staff training, mentoring and coaching. Tappin is a veteran in the cruise industry with over 20 years' experience working with full service and cruise-only agencies large and small. Tappin can be reached at ming@yourcruisecoach.com or (604) 763-4159. Visit http://www.yourcruisecoach.com for...
Costa Takes The Lead In China
The Costa Serena made its maiden call at the Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal recently, joining the Costa Atlantica and Costa Victoria in homeporting out of Shanghai year-round. The launch event was attended by Buhdy Bok, President of Costa Asia, Costa Cruises Pacific & China, and distinguished guests from the local government, trade partners and media. With the arrival of the Costa Serena, the cruise company has increased its capacity in the region by 74%, satisfying the rapidly growing demand and further enhancing its position as a leader in the Chinese...
Cruise Professionals Picks Sarracini
The Cruise Professionals has named Jason Sarracini to the newly created post of chief operating officer. In that role, Sarracini will oversee day-to-day operations and provide strategic leadership on business development, marketing initiatives, valued supplier partnerships, and the introduction of new digital platforms. Cruise Professionals founder and CEO, Mary Jean Tully said of the appointment: “Jason is a true innovator and top-level executive in the space where travel meets digital. I'm absolutely delighted to welcome him to the company.” Saracini is the founder of...
Smooth Sailing With Vacation.com
Vacation.com kicked off its 17th annual International Conference & Trade Show this past weekend aboard Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas with several major announcements, including the launch of a new charitable program, Family Bonds, reports Press Today's Greg Coates from the event. With just over 1,200 travel agent members and leading travel suppliers on board (including about 140 from Canada), the event has been billed as the “largest travel industry event ever at sea,” reflecting this year’s conference theme, “Think Bigger.” Over the eight-day cruise (New...