Open Jaw Aboard Odyssey of the Seas at Final Naming Ceremony for Fain Date: 2021-11-15 11:48:30 Order: 0 Discussing the future of cruising, Royal Caribbean Group’s Richard Fain said he is extremely encouraged by how ‘resilient the industry is’ and is proud to be part of this industry. Cruise Spotlight
Rares Dumitru Joins Goway as National Account Manager for Canada Date: 2021-11-11 08:11:10 Order: 0 Goway has announced the appointment of Rares Dumitru as the new National Account Manager for Canada, part of the company's efforts to strengthen its team as travel returns. People Spotlight
Vision Travel Advisors Named to Celebrity Cruises Iconic Advisors Club Date: 2021-11-08 10:19:36 Order: 0 As members of the Celebrity Cruises Iconic Advisors Club, Pellegrini and Douglas will receive 1500 Celebrity Reward Points, invitations to exclusive regional events and other benefits. Spotlight
In a First, Accor Becomes an Official Partner for Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games Date: 2021-11-05 09:22:46 Order: 0 The hotel operator will oversee athlete and media accommodation facilities in their respective villages which, according to Accor, is a first for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Hotels/Resorts Spotlight
Insight Vacations Wins Prestigious Responsible Tourism Award Date: 2021-11-04 11:28:12 Order: 0 The tour operator won a gold award for “Growing the Local Economic Benefit” at the World Travel Market’s World Responsible Tourism Award ceremony in London, England. Operators Spotlight
Tauck Promotes Jeremy Palmer to COO Date: 2021-11-04 10:20:10 Order: 0 The 14-year Tauck veteran most recently served as SVP overseeing Worldwide Operations, Brand Management and strategic planning and new business initiatives. Luxury Operators People Spotlight
Dianne Jackson Joins e-Travel Technologies as VP Client Success Date: 2021-11-03 09:30:11 Order: 0 e-Travel Technologies has announced the appointment of Dianne Jackson as its new Vice President Client Success as of 01NOV. In the new role, Jackson will lead the company’s team of... People Spotlight
Air Transat Appoints Sonia Kurek as Commercial Director of UK, Ireland and GSA Markets Date: 2021-11-02 03:49:08 Order: 0 Kurek will lead the airline’s global team to develop all sales and marketing activity across its distribution channels, as well as revenue responsibility in markets across Europe and the... People Spotlight
Crisis Cover Appoints Mark Linton as Senior Consultant, Sales and Strategic Development for North America Date: 2021-10-27 11:23:04 Order: 0 The company provides on-demand geolocation tracking, travel security and assistance services to the retail leisure travel market. People Spotlight
TL Network to Host Three, In-Person Regional Conferences in NOV Date: 2021-10-27 11:20:19 Order: 0 TL Network Canada will be hosting three in-person Regional Conferences this fall between 10-18NOV 2021 and locations this year include Toronto, Vancouver and Edmonton with "Programmes,... Spotlight
Hurtigruten's MS Fridtjof Nansen Rated as World’s Most Sustainable Cruise Ship Date: 2021-10-27 11:12:39 Order: 0 Hurtigruten Expeditions’ battery-hybrid powered MS Fridtjof Nansen has won the title as the safest and most sustainable cruise ship in the world among a field of 400 cruise ships. Cruise Spotlight
Barbados Tourism Appoints Canadian Jens Thraenhart as CEO Date: 2021-10-26 08:32:16 Order: 0 The Board of Directors of the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. as appointed Jens Thraenhart as Chief Executive Officer of the island’s destination marketing agency, effective 01NOV.... People Spotlight
MSC Launches Hull Art Contest for MSC Euribia on Int'l Artists Day Date: 2021-10-26 08:30:19 Order: 0 MSC Cruises announced a design contest to transform the hull of MSC Euribia into a giant, floating canvas with the goal to communicate the importance of respect for the environment. The... Cruise Spotlight
Transat Appoints Maria Pagano as Senior Director, Brand & Customer Experience Date: 2021-10-25 10:34:36 Order: 0 Pagano will oversee the strategic positioning of Transat brands and implement personalized customer experience throughout the company's travel operations. People Spotlight
Carnival Christens Mardi Gras in First Naming Ceremony in the U.S. Since Industry Restart Date: 2021-10-25 10:22:02 Order: 0 Mardi Gras was christened at Port Canaveral, Fla. on 23OCT, at a “Universe of Fun” celebration with Shaquille O’Neal, Christine Duffy, and more in attendance. Cruise Spotlight
