Connecticut’s premier winter travel show, Hartford Courant’s Ski, Sun and Travel Expo, returns to the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville on Sunday, October 30. Whether looking to stay and play in the snow or head for warmer destinations in the …
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Travel agency network Virtuoso has selected Passport Online as a technology partner and will implement the company’s cruise booking engine. The Tandem Cruise Booking Engine will roll out to Virtuoso’s network in North America next month via Virtuoso.com. The business-to-business …
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October 18, 2016 By: Newswire Photo by ericharding/iStock/Getty Images Plus/Getty Images In honor of Plan A Cruise Month, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has released “Top Five Cruising FAQs” aimed at reassuring travelers who are thinking about taking a cruise. Question 1: …
MIAMI BEACH — The Virgin Group cruise line will sail under the name Virgin Voyages, the company said Tuesday. “I’ve never fancied going on a cruise ship but I do fancy going on a voyage,” said Virgin Group founder Richard …
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October 17, 2016 By: Adam Leposa Major cruise lines continued to roll out plans for new cruise ships this week. Here’s the latest. Norwegian Cruise Line announced plans for a new ship, the Norwegian Bliss, custom-built for Alaska cruises and …
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October 17, 2016 By: Adam Leposa Photo by sergo17/iStock/Getty Images Plus/Getty Images An accident on a Pacific Princess cruise, a “haunted” hotel and a big renovation for a Marriott hotel in Charleston are the travel industry headlines to follow this …
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ONBOARD THE VIKING STAR — Viking Ocean Cruises will expand its horizons to Asia, Australia and Alaska, company chairman Torstein Hagen said. The rapidly expanding ocean line will deploy its fifth ship, Viking Spirit (due for completion in June 2018) …
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Carnival Cruise Line has inked a deal to nearly triple the size of its terminal in Long Beach, Calif., from approximately 66,000 square feet to 142,000 square feet. The deal between the cruise line and landlord Urban Commons and the …
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Standard, premium, luxury: With so many cruises offering various options, travellers are easily confused. Choosing a cruise line can be hard enough when you realise just how many brands exist, but selecting the best for your personality is easier when …
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Christine Brown, cruise sales manager for Expedia Cruise Ship Centers, recently won the Rising Star award, presented by the Cruise Lines International Association. She beat out travel agents from all over the cruise industry for the recognition. “Winning this award …
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