Silversea’s Venetian Society voyage concluded emphatically in Lisbon on October 18, 2018 following a varied itinerary which incorporated a number of unique, bespoke events. Having departed from Monte Carlo on October 9, 2018, Silversea’s Silver Whisper (pictured) visited a number of destinations in France and Spain. Hosted by Fernando Barroso De Oliveira, Silversea’s Executive Chairman’s …
Seabourn has announced a new pre-cruise opportunity for guests to explore the beauty of western Canada during the upcoming 2019 season in Alaska and British Columbia through the UNESCO Banff National Park & Rocky Mountaineer Seabourn Journeys package. Guests will experience the grandeur of the majestic Canadian Rockies, the breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage site of …
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has announced that the first sailing date for Scenic Eclipse has been amended to April 13, 2019. Due to ongoing financial issues at the Uljanik shipyard in Croatia, where the Scenic Eclipse is being built, and a resultant strike by specialist engine and systems commissioning workers, this segment of the …
For the past seven years, Make-A-Wish has been the signature charity for Dream Vacations, CruiseOne, Cruises Inc. and parent company World Travel Holdings. Fundraising is always a core component of National Conference and this year, attendees raised more than $116,000, which means 23 children with critical illnesses will have their wishes granted. While aboard Norwegian …
Port Canaveral welcomed the world’s largest cruise ship on November 8, 2018 as Royal Caribbean International’s Symphony of the Seas made its historic first North American port of call. The massive cruise vessel arrived at the Port’s Cruise Terminal 1 from Malaga, Spain with nearly 5,500 cruise guests and 2,200 international crew members. “We’re …
Aqua Expeditions will increase its fleet size by 150% and add new geographic locations over the next two years, it was announced recently in Singapore by Francesco Galli Zugaro, CEO of the company he founded ten years ago with high-end luxury cruises on the Peruvian Amazon. “I am thrilled that after a decade of changing …
With arrival numbers trending upwards, the return of Jet Blue’s weekly Mint Service and the recent addition of a second weekly American Airlines flight to Pure Grenada, the Spice of the Caribbean, the Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) along with stakeholders, visited New York, New Jersey and New England to increase awareness. Through the “Grenada, Carriacaou …
AC Hotels by Marriott, Marriott International’s European-inspired lifestyle brand, has announced the November opening of AC Hotel New York Downtown – the brand’s second property in New York City. Located in Manhattan’s newly-revitalized Seaport District, the 33-story AC Hotel New York Downtown, will be managed by Concord Hospitality. The hotel’s sleek 274 guest rooms will …
The Kenya Tourism Board has appointed CornerSun Destination Marketing to support their ongoing marketing efforts in the North American market. The United States has become Kenya’s #1 source market for overseas visitors and new non-stop air service on Kenya Airways that started in October 2018 finally provides East Africa’s first direct link between New York …
SeaDream Yacht Club has officially opened reservations for all of its 2020 sailings. SeaDream will kick off the year in the Caribbean, which will include calls in Cuba. The 2020 Mediterranean season will return to popular ports and incorporate new ones including: Ikaria, Greece; Vis, Croatia; Santa Maria di Leuca, Italy; and Koper, Slovenia. …
