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Local Partnership Pays Off for Admiral Travel

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

What do a family safari, a world cruise and a Virgin Galactic space vacation have in common?

Crystal Adds Voluntourism to Excursion Offerings

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This fall, Crystal Cruises’ guests will be given the opportunity to “give something back” while stopped at Valetta, Malta.

Travel Editor's Report: A Week in Waikiki

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The island of Oahu is a great place to experience Hawaii's culture and history as well as the modern pleasures of Waikiki Beach. Once reserved as a surfing spot for Hawaiian royalty, Waikiki delights modern visitors with a wide array of water sports, shopping and meals fit for kings.

Latest Tour, Hotel, Resort & Cruise News

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

News from: Trafalgar, Air Malta, Travel Impressions, Brendan Vacations, Globus, Banyan Tree, St. Lucia, Mango Bay, Red Carnation, Cunard, Holland America Line, Louis Cruises, and Norwegian Cruise Line.

Travel Seller’s Report: Puerto Rico — Passport Not Needed

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

San Diego travel agent Dick Slaker recently toured Puerto Rico. See his report.

Agents Welcome ASTA Course on African-Americans in Paris

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The African-American niche travel market is a $40 billion industry, reports ASTA, and its newest specialist course will teach travel sellers about African-American history in Paris, enabling agents to sell Paris as a black heritage destination to clients.

Agents See Up-Sell Opportunities in Depressed Luxury Pricing

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Travel Market Report found that travel agents aren't necessarily upset by low luxury hotel rates. In fact, travel sellers say this offers a tremendous opportunity to up-sell clients who normally wouldn't book luxury hotels.

Travel Seller's Report: River Cruise in France 'Truly Memorable'

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

After 56 ocean cruises Cruise Inc. franchise owner John Gawne ventured onto Europe’s rivers aboard Uniworld’s River Royale. He sailed through Burgundy and Provence. Last week, he wrote about his first impressions. Here, he presents a closer look at the itinerary and some insider’s tips on selling a river cruise.

Curaçao Offers Agent 'Appreciation' Rates, Beaches Pays Commissions on Scratch DJ Academy Packages, and More

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A roundup of leisure news from Curaçao, St. Lucia, Beaches, Disneyland Resorts, Silversea Cruises, and more.

Luxury, River Cruises Offer Profit Opportunity for Travel Sellers

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Last week, Travel Market Report presented some of the results of CLIA’s recent agent survey, which polled some 350 travel agents about river cruise and luxury cruise trends. This week, we take a closer look at some of the trends the survey uncovered, as well as explore where new opportunities lie.

Hotels, Tour Operators Opening for U.S. Travelers to Libya

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

As Libya opens to more U.S. leisure travelers, CHI Hotels & Resorts, which operates the deluxe Corinthia Hotel Tripoli, long the only Western hotel in the country, is gearing up to host leisure travelers in addition to the business and government travelers it has been accommodating for years, Glenn Carol, CHI's senior vice president of sales and marketing, told Travel Market Report recently.

Agents Say New Carnival Portal Improves the Online Process

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Carnival Cruise Lines’ travel agent portal now boasts a new name and look. Formerly called BookCCL.com, the new GoCCL.com Web site is as easy to use as BookCCL.com was and the new design is much nicer, agents tell TMR.

Travel Seller’s Report: Sailing Through French Wine Country

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

John Gawne is the owner of a Virginia-based Cruises Inc. He filed this report after a Burgundy & Provence cruise on Uniworld’s River Royale.

Celebrity Chief: 'We'd Be Dumb' Not to Direct Market

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

At a recent CLIA press event, Travel Market Report sat down with Celebrity president and CEO Dan Hanrahan for a frank discussion of the line’s direct marketing to travel agencies’ past clients.

Demand for Luxury, River Cruises Growing

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Last month, CLIA surveyed its travel agent members to determine consumer attitudes and trends in the luxury and river cruise markets. The majority reported that there is an increased awareness of river cruising among their clients, while significant numbers noticed an uptick in river cruise and luxury bookings.

Sandals Expands Fam Dates, GOGO Goes Voucherless & Other Leisure Travel News

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

News from Sandals, GOGO, Globus, Walt Disney World, Holland America Line, Trafalgar and more.