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Cruises Inc. Graduates First Virtual Training ClassCruises Inc., has announced the graduation of its first-ever Virtual Training class. The company recently launched a new “live” Virtual Training Program as a way to let agents train from home while getting rich content and an interactive, personal experience. | | |
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World Travel Market to Feature Travel Ministers’ SummitThe fourth and largest-ever UNWTO Ministers’ Summit at World Travel Market will, for the first time, conclude with a Statement of Intent outlining the future direction of the travel and tourism industry. The country tourism ministers attending this year’s Nov. 9 summit -- Shaping a Stronger Travel and Tourism Industry; Governance and business models for the future -- will agree on their plan and direction for the industry for the next 12 months. | | |
European Turmoil Helps Stall Trans-Atlantic Tourismby Michelle Nichols A bumpy European economic recovery and battered currency have helped stall European tourism to North America especially the Caribbean and Mexico, though Canada is faring better, tourism experts say.
Lufthansa Offers Special Fares on Private JetLufthansa has announced two exclusive offers for passengers selecting the airline’s Lufthansa Private Jet, which provides point-to-point service between more than 1,000 destinations in Europe and the Russian Federation, including seamless service to and from trans-Atlantic flights at the group’s hubs in Frankfurt, Munich, Düsseldorf and Zurich (Swiss).
Trump Entertainment Resorts Emerges From Bankruptcy ProtectionTrump Entertainment Resorts, Inc. said it has successfully emerged from a Chapter 11 reorganization process. Upon emergence today, Trump Entertainment said it has significant new financial strength and resources, as well as a shared vision for stability and growth under a new ownership structure.
Marriott Reports Major Increase in Second Quarter ProfitsMarriott International reported second quarter 2010 net income totaled $119 million, a 42 percent increase compared to second quarter 2009 adjusted net income. Diluted EPS totaled $0.31, a 35 percent increase from adjusted diluted EPS in the year-ago quarter. On April 22, 2010, the company forecasted second quarter diluted EPS of $0.25 to $0.29.
Classic Vacations Launches Online Booking Engine for AgentsClassic Vacations is launching a new Online Booking Engine (OBE) at www.classicvacations.com on Monday, July 19. The OBE will enable agents to make bookings, generate statements, make payments, create reservations and check booking status for their clients around the clock.
Lindblad Expeditions Offers Agent Webinar on Central AmericaLindblad Expeditions is conducting a travel agent webinar on Aug. 9 devoted to Central America. The webinar, led by Expedition Leader Gustavo Abarca Guerrero, will explore Lindblad’s three itineraries to the Pacific coasts of Panama and Costa Rica. |
Princess Details 2011-12 South America SeasonPrincess Cruises in the fall 2011-spring 2012 cruise season will offer South American cruises and cruise-tours, taking passengers down the Amazon River, around Cape Horn, along Brazil or up to Machu Picchu. |
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Stockholm Reports Increase in Cruise Ship VisitsCruise companies are increasingly choosing Stockholm as their port of initial departure or final destination. During 2010, Stockholm will be the turnaround port for 37 vessels. Excitement is mounting in Stockholm prior to the royal wedding in 2010 and the celebrations to mark the city being named Europe’s first Green Capital. Ports of Stockholm has invested in a terminal at the port of Frihamnen, which opened in 2008, and a terminal at the Stadsgården quay in the heart of the city that will open in 2011.
Tahiti Reports North American Visitors Up 5.6 Percent in AprilTourisme Tahiti reported that visitor arrivals from North America for the month of April were up 5.6 percent overall with 3,473 total visitors. Of those, 2751 visitors were on a land-based Tahiti itinerary, up 29 percent, with 625 more land-based visitors in April 2010 than April 2009. For January-April 2010 although the total North American arrivals of 12,069 were down a cumulative 3.2 percent from 2009, land arrivals are up a cumulative 13 percent. | |
Bermuda Music Festival to Features Grammy Winning PerformersThe Bermuda Department of Tourism (BDOT) announced that multi-Grammy winning performer and producer Ziggy Marley and five-time Grammy award-winning artist Toni Braxton will perform at the 15th Annual Bermuda Music Festival, taking place at the Fairmont Southampton, Sept. 30-October 2, 2010. A number of additional A-list artists, including Angie Stone and Estelle, will also be performing at the annual event. | |
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