(PRESS RELEASE)_Seattle, Wash., Jan. 24, 2024 — Just six months after recording its largest booking day, Holland America Line surpassed that mark Jan. 16, 2024, to set a new single-day sales record. The Jan. 16 bookings topped the previous record from July 11, 2023, by 18%, making it the biggest sales day in the 150-year history of Holland America Line. The cruise line also set a record for the week ending Jan. 19, achieving its largest-ever bookings week during a “wave” season, a traditionally high booking period for the cruise industry between January and March. Over one-third of the week’s bookings were for Holland America Line’s award-winning Alaska cruises. Guests were also planning ahead, with 22% of the reservations made for cruises in 2025 or later. (PRESS RELEASE)_Seattle, Wash., Jan. 23, 2024 — Holland America Line is unveiling four new “Legendary Voyages” including a rare roundtrip 45-day cruise from New York to the Mediterranean and a unique 28-day exploration of the South Pacific Islands. As travelers’ interest in longer cruises grows, these region-centric journeys, which will depart in 2025 and early 2026, give guests the opportunity to foster deeper connections and engage more intimately with the destinations visited. (PRESS RELEASE)_In advance of National Plan for Vacation Day (Jan. 30, 2024), we wanted to highlight Norwegian Cruise Line’s exclusive seven-day inter-island Hawaii voyage – the best way to discover the tropical paradise. This highly sought-after itinerary, which is only available with NCL, features nearly 100 hours of port time, visits to four of the Hawaiian islands, two overnight stays and weekly departures from Honolulu all-year long…making it the easiest way to island-hop while only having to unpack once.
(PRESS RELEASE)_Fort Lauderdale, FL – Jan. 22, 2023 – American Queen Voyages™ (AQV), a leader in luxury river and expedition cruising, announces its biggest offer yet with its Sail Away & Save Event, which includes over 200 voyages through 2025. Guests will receive up to $3,500 in savings, a $100 premium shore excursion credit and a $100 "Your Choice" onboard credit on select AQV sailings. Additionally, the cruise line unveils a new flexible payment policy with low deposits, giving guests greater flexibility when planning their next adventure. Travelers can take advantage of the Wave Season Sail Away & Save Event now through Thursday, Feb. 29. (PRESS RELEASE)_MIAMI, Fla. – The Norwegian Pearl will be sparkling with mirror balls, glitter, and a full-lighted dance floor as The Ultimate Disco Cruise & Beyond embarks from Miami, Florida, on February 19, 2025, for its 5-day voyage. Music lovers from the 70’s era of Disco will take a journey back in time as they relive some of the most fun-loving songs that everyone sings along to. Filled with non-stop music entertainment that includes award-winning hitmakers KOOL & THE GANG, the latest members of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame THE SPINNERS, SHALAMAR featuring HOWARD HEWETT, CAROLYN GRIFFEY, and JEFFREY DANIEL, TAVARES, ROSE ROYCE, THE BROTHERS JOHNSON, LISA LISA, THE LEGENDARY BLUE NOTES, THE TRAMMPS featuring EARL YOUNG, ORIGINAL STONE CITY BAND, GEORGE McCRAE, DOUBLE EXPOSURE, BEE GEES GOLD, and BOOGIE WONDER BAND among others. Setting sail in 2025, The Ultimate Disco Cruise & Beyond will make stops in Cozumel, Mexico, and Costa Maya, Mexico, before heading back to Miami, Florida. In between stops, music enthusiasts will celebrate the greatest dance, soul, funk, and party music ever. Cabins available include Inside, Oceanview, and Club Balcony Suites, with prices per person ranging from $1,799 to $3,599. Monthly payment plans are available through StarVista Live. To book your cabin, visit ultimatediscocruise.com. (PRESS REL,EASE)_MIAMI, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Reinforcing its position as a leader in the purpose-driven luxury and lifestyle hotel segment, SH Hotels & Resorts—founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht—is embarking on a significant worldwide expansion of its portfolio across four continents and 13 countries and territories. With more than 30 hotels and branded residential projects open and in the pipeline, plus a number of deals in the LOI stage, SH Hotels & Resorts is shaping the future of hospitality by creating transformative spaces and experiences across some of the world's most dynamic hotel brands: 1 Hotels, Baccarat Hotels, and Treehouse Hotels. This growth underscores the company's commitment to experiential luxury, trailblazing design, sustainability, and cutting-edge technology. (PRESS RELEASE)_MIAMI, FLA., January 19, 2024 – Riverside Luxury Cruises, the new luxury cruise line on Europe’s rivers, announces a remarkable offer of up to €300 onboard credit per suite for the 2024 WAVE season. Travellers can take advantage of Riverside’s offer to complement an all-inclusive and luxurious vacation to immerse in the captivating cities and towns along the Rhein, Rhône and Danube rivers. While Riverside already includes nearly everything with the fare, guests can apply their onboard credit toward rejuvenating spa treatments, top-shelf spirits and fine wines, private shore excursion, or The Vintage Room, an exclusive, gourmet degustation with fine wine pairings. For more information or to make a booking, U.S. and Canadian travellers should contact their travel advisor; call 1-833-305-3313; or visit Riverside-Cruises.com/EN. (PRESS RELEASE)_Boston, Mass., January 17, 2024 – Adventurous destinations and specialty cruises are among the latest travel trends for 2024. Overseas Adventure Travel (O.A.T.), the leader in personalized small group and solo travel for Americans ages 50 and older, announced the top three travel trends for the year ahead. "Our mission has always been to change people's lives through travel," said Brian FitzGerald, Chief Executive Officer of O.A.T. “We're seeing more and more travelers seeking unfamiliar destinations, places where they can make deeper cultural connections, witness relatively untouched landscapes, and experience the world in a more immersive and meaningful way." Top 3 Trends for 2024: (PRESS RELEASE)_MIAMI, FL, January 17, 2024 - After pivoting to a first-ever winter cruise season in the Mediterranean this year, Windstar Cruises’ has announced its intent to keep Star Legend sailing in the region for another winter season, providing our guests with the opportunity to explore Europe and the Mediterranean’s allure year-round. Positive feedback and an influx of bookings and demand have led the luxury small ship cruise line to enhance their winter Mediterranean deployment with new itineraries and opportunities to book longer voyages in 2024/2025 (PRESS RELEASE)_MIAMI –Jan. 16, 2024 – Crystal announced today that it will be a preferred supplier to Ensemble, a leading consortium of top-tier travel agencies throughout the U.S. and Canada. Crystal will provide an onboard amenity program for clients, Ensemble-hosted sailings and access to travel advisor reduced rate voyages, enabling members to experience Crystal firsthand. To celebrate the announcement, Crystal is Ensemble’s featured ‘Partner of the Month,’ which includes training webinars, enhanced marketing initiatives and additional benefits including a contest to win a free trip with Crystal for bookings made in January. |
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