Artificial intelligence, the power of Amazon’s Alexa and the coupling of new technology with “big data” will revolutionize the way Cruise Planners agents run their businesses moving forward. This week, initial details were laid out for more than 600 travel advisors attending …

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“We often refer to travel agents as dream makers and miracle workers,” said Vacation’s Brian Hegarty. “But just like any professional, they need the couple’s help in order to plan the perfect destination wedding and honeymoon. You wouldn’t expect a …

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Travel Leaders Network hosted 27 of its top members and their guests on a seven-night cruise aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Epic for its “Elite Event”, which celebrates and rewards the successes of the organization’s top members. On the cruise, members were …

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Ponant, the small-ship, French-owned cruise line with a focus on luxury expedition cruising, has named Edie Rodriguez, former Crystal Cruises president and CEO, as its new Americas brand chairman and corporate special advisor.  Jean Emmanuel Sauvée, CEO, Ponant, and Navin …

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Luxury cruise expert Edie Rodriguez, who spearheaded the transformation of Crystal Cruises, is now lending her expertise to French luxury expedition cruise brand Ponant. Rodriguez, who abruptly resigned as CEO and president of Crystal Cruises last month, will be the …

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Just got engaged? Congratulations! We all know that you have already started planning your big, glorious wedding and that you want everything to be fabulous and perfect! But what about the day after your wedding? Have you already begun to …

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