After releasing the first exterior photos of its new ms Andorinha riverboat last November, Tauck has now unveiled the first images of the ship’s interiors. The images reveal décor and design details influenced heavily by elements of Portuguese culture, befitting a ship that’s been purpose-built to sail exclusively along the Douro River. “The Andorinha is …
Hurtigruten, a leader in exploration travel, has announced a special offer for all travel agents: When they book their clients on any Hurtigruten cruise that travels along the coast of Norway between February 1 – 29, 2020, using the newly developed Hurtigruten Agent Portal, the travel agent will receive a $100 incentive. Hurtigruten has been …
The Travel Corporation (TTC), a leading family-owned and run travel group of 42 award-winning brands is celebrating its first 100th Year Anniversary by sharing memorable moments throughout 2020 with its family, team members, guests, and partners across the globe. Beginning in August 1920, its roots can be traced back to a small South African fishing …
Audley Travel, a Boston-based travel company specializing in bespoke itineraries around the globe, has announced the addition of Anne-Marie Kline to its leadership team. As head of North American marketing, Kline will oversee and develop marketing strategies for the brand. “I love new categories – and Audley is in a class of its own,” said …
Strong holiday bookings this year are prompting Tauck, a world-leader in high-end guided land journeys, river cruises and small ship ocean cruises, to urge its guests and prospective guests to plan ahead and book their 2020 Christmas season journeys early. In particular, the company notes that its Christmas market river cruises and holiday departures of …
The United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) released results of its annual travel trend and forecast survey of the association’s active tour operator members, affirming a positive outlook for the industry in the year ahead. Roughly 82% of USTOA tour operator members anticipate growth in sales for the year ending in 2020 with nearly half …
Eurobound, specialists in bespoke travel to Europe, reports that Italy is the most-requested destination for their independent, luxury travelers to Europe. According to Jeff Roy, Eurobond’s Vice President, Sales & Marketing, year-over-year sales to Italy have spiked 25%, echoing the findings of a recent Virtuoso report citing Italy as the top global destination. While Italy …
Connections, the international private community for senior executives in high-end travel, is set to showcase the second event in its Adventure series in the Azores, Portugal, from October 27-30, 2019. Connections Adventure will take place at Grand Hotel Açores Atlântico, São Miguel and follows the success of the inaugural adventure event, which showcased Connections’ award-winning …
Insight Vacations & Luxury Gold have announced Anthony Sollecito Rich as their new director of national accounts & luxury brand ambassador for the United States. Following three successful years as a northeast district sales manager, Rich was promoted to his new role in August 2019. “Rich thrives outside the box and excels at developing new relationships …
The Travel Corporation (TTC) has just announced its new Make Travel Matter Pledge, in celebration of World Tourism Day. Guided by The TreadRight Foundation, a joint initiative between The Travel Corporation’s family of brands, including Trafalgar, Uniworld, Insight Vacations, Luxury Gold, Contiki, African Travel, Inc. , Lion World Travel, Brendan Vacations and Red Carnation Hotels …