Olympic medalist Yohan Blake to promote Thomson Cruises 2014 and 2015 sailings from Montego Bay, Jamaica

Awe inspiring stunts showcase Thomson Cruises’ new Jamaican home port Luton, UK, 2014-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Olympic medalist, Yohan Blake takes on world renowned freerunners in a new film from Thomson Cruises, to promote its 2014 and 2015 sailings from Montego Bay, Jamaica. The Dream Runners video sees 3RUN, who’ve worked on Hollywood blockbusters like… Read the full press release

Thomson Cruises unveiled its summer 2014 Shore Excursion programme

New ‘fun and funky’ tours added to the summer 2014 programme Book in advance online to make savings on the on-board price  Luton, UK, 2014-2-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thomson Cruises exciting, new summer 2014 Shore Excursion programme is now on sale. Customers can browse and book excursions online before travelling, with advance bookings offering great savings on… Read the full press release

Silversea Cruises’ Silver Wind completed comprehensive refurbishment during two-week dry dock in Palermo, Italy

Monte Carlo, Monaco, 2013-11-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Silversea Cruises’ Silver Wind has just completed a comprehensive refurbishment during a two-week dry dock in Palermo, Italy this month. Major enhancements include a complete makeover for the ship’s speciality restaurant Le Champagne, the only Relais & Châteaux restaurant at sea. This popular dining venue has been entirely transformed with an upgraded… Read the full press release

Silversea Cruises opened the books on its two Grand Voyages for 2015

New perks include complimentary hotel stay, $2,000 onboard spending credit, exclusive shoreside event and Silversea Experience 2013-07-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following on the heels of the unveiling of its World Cruise 2015 last month, ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises today opened the books on its two Grand Voyages for 2015, offering a further tantalising peek at the line’s soon-to-be-announced schedule for the… Read the full press release

Silversea Cruises offers optional pre-cruise “2014 Australian Open” land package for tennis enthusiasts

2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises is offering an optional pre-cruise “2014 Australian Open” land package for tennis enthusiasts sailing on Silver Shadow’s 19 January 2014 voyage. The first of four major international tennis events held annually (the others being the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open), the Australian Open attracts the best tennis players from… Read the full press release

Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises introduced streaming movies and live television news broadcasts to guests’ mobile devices aboard Silver Cloud

2013-06-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — In a cruise industry first, ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises has launched a complimentary service that provides streaming movies and live television news broadcasts to guests’ mobile devices aboard Silver Cloud. The service can be accessed on any Wi-Fi-enabled laptop, smartphone, tablet, or even e-book reader — anything with a browser. It includes access to… Read the full press release

Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises has opened the books on its World Cruise 2015

Silversea Cruises Announces World Cruise 2015 2013-06-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — This grandest of travel adventures will commence on 5 January 2015, when the elegant, all-suite Silver Whisper is set to embark on a 115-day epic voyage, encircling the world and embracing the cultures of five continents, 30 countries and 50 unique destinations. Departing Los Angeles with no more… Read the full press release

Silversea Expeditions Launches special Galápagos cruise and land packages

Short expedition voyages of 3 and 4 days now available 2013-05-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Silversea Expeditions is offering travellers the opportunity to take advantage of special cruise and land packages for its 2013 Galápagos programme. Eight new shorter Silver Galapagos voyages of just 3 and 4 days have been combined with pre- and post-cruise South America land adventures to create… Read the full press release

Thomson announces new route to Turkey from Leeds Bradford Airport for Summer 14

2013-05-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thomson has announced the launch of its exciting new programme from Leeds Bradford Airport for summer 2014 with the introduction of a new route to Turkey in Turkey to complement the existing routes to Tunisia, Tenerife, Ibiza, Corfu, Majorca, Rhodes and Dalaman (Turkey) Flexible 11 night holidays are also now available to both… Read the full press release

Massachusetts Port Authority launches 2013 cruise season at Cruiseport Boston

Travelers now enjoy free wireless Internet access BOSTON, 2013-05-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — With Friday’s Bermuda sailing of the Norwegian Dawn, the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) launches the 2013 cruise season at Cruiseport Boston’s Black Falcon Terminal in South Boston. New this year, Massport is offering travelers free wireless Internet access at the cruise terminal to meet… Read the full press release

Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises welcomes two of Britain’s top culinary innovators to its ‘Culinary Arts’ Voyages

2013-04-26— /travelprnews.com/ — Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises will have the pleasure of welcoming two of Britain’s top culinary innovators to host two of its popular Culinary Arts voyages this year. Jason Atherton, the Michelin-starred chef who owns restaurants in London, Hong Kong, Singapore and Shanghai, will host an Asia cruise, Silver Shadow’s 9-day, Hong Kong-to-Singapore voyage (#3334) departing 25 November, and renowned… Read the full press release

Royal Geographical Society and Silversea Cruises Announce Partnership

A perfect discovery for Silversea travellers: The Royal Geographical Society to enrich Silversea Expeditions with knowledge collated from decades of scientific exploration 2013-03-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The renowned Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers), founded nearly 200 years ago to advance geographical science, is to enhance Silversea voyages even further by providing detailed… Read the full press release

New South America Land Adventures Enhance Silversea’s Galápagos Programme

2013-03-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Silversea Expeditions has introduced new multiple-day land excursions to complement voyages to the Galápagos Islands aboard Silver Galapagos, the luxury expedition ship set to debut in late September, featuring 50 ocean-view suites (many with private balconies), gourmet cuisine, and the personalised service of a butler. Silversea guests who have the opportunity to explore the remarkable… Read the full press release

Influential Speakers Headline Silversea’s 2013 ‘Silver Perspectives®’ Programme

Influential Speakers Headline Silversea's 2013 'Silver Perspectives®' Programme

Alastair Bruce, historical advisor for ‘Downton Abbey,’ to share royal insights 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Recognising the importance of mind-enriching experiences for luxury cruise guests, Silversea Cruises has again signed up an impressive array of renowned authors, historians, diplomats, political analysts and other cultural experts to host the line’s popular Silver Perspectives® enrichment programme this year. Fans of… Read the full press release

Silversea Details ‘Grand Voyages’ for 2013

2013-01-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Silversea Cruises, known for its luxurious cruise ships and exotic destinations, has rolled out 10 exquisitely tailored “Grand Voyages” for 2013. Designed for the traveller who relishes a more leisurely pace, this special collection offers extended voyages from 34 to 54 days. These unique odysseys combine the luxury of sailing aboard intimate,… Read the full press release

ORIENT-EXPRESS TAKES TRAINING TO ANOTHER LEVEL

2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ —  This week sees Orient-Express Trains & Cruises steaming ahead with the launch of a series of brand new product training films. The films, a creative educational tool for travel agents and tour operators worldwide, are intended to provide a 360-degree insight into the Company’s intricate rail and cruise experiences from check-in, the journey… Read the full press release

Silversea Announces New Shorter Voyages

2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — In its continuing mission to provide guests with more choices, ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises has just announced a new collection of eight shorter cruises for 2013. These convenient four- to seven-day voyages to Northern Europe and the Mediterranean are designed for time-strapped working professionals, travellers who like to combine a cruise with a land program, and individuals who may… Read the full press release

Silversea Welcomes New Sales Directors

2013-01-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises is pleased to welcome three new area sales directors with responsibility for key regions in the United States. Kevin Smith has joined to cover the Northeast, Rachel Woodward has the Northwest, and Saul Fonseca is responsible for southern Florida. John Wilson continues as acting area sales director for northern… Read the full press release

airberlin: Baltic Sea holidaymakers and cruise passengers can fly from Dusseldorf to Rostock-Laage starting in May 2013

2012-12-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — From the beginning of May through to the end of September 2013, airberlin will offer a new non-stop connection from Dusseldorf to Rostock-Laage. From there, cruise passengers will have a direct connection to the cruise ship terminal in Warnemünde. For Baltic Sea holidaymakers bus shuttle services are available to holiday areas such… Read the full press release

FROM SHIP TO HOTEL – NEW “MEET & CRUISE” CONFERENCE CONCEPT

The Steigenberger Grandhotel Petersberg in Königswinter is one of the hotels where guests can meet.

2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Steigenberger Hotel Group and the cruise operator A-ROSA Flussschiff GmbH are launching a new “Meet & Cruise” concept for meetings and incentive trips. The programme makes it possible to book cruises on the Rhine, Main and Danube in combination with events at selected Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts and InterCityHotels. Since December… Read the full press release

COMPLIMENTARY DOLPHIN WATCH CRUISE & SUNSET COCKTAILS AT GUY HARVEY OUTPOST THIS WINTER

2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — COMPLIMENTARY DOLPHIN WATCH CRUISE & SUNSET COCKTAILS AT GUY HARVEY OUTPOST THIS WINTER WHO: Guy Harvey Outpost – A TradeWinds Beach Resort is located on Florida’s west coast on the island of St. Pete Beach. The 211-room property, formerly the TradeWinds Sandpiper Suites, is the first Guy Harvey Outpost hotel in the… Read the full press release

Silversea and Cruise Strategies Ltd Strengthen Partnership

2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises announced today that it has enhanced its relationship with Cruise Strategies Ltd to provide even more extensive promotional assistance, sales and marketing representation in Canada. Silversea, which has been represented by Cruise Strategies since 2007, has now forged an even closer relationship with the Cruise Strategies team to plan… Read the full press release

VIRTUOSO® CELEBRATES 8th ANNUAL CHAIRMAN’S RECOGNITION EVENT ABOARD AMAWATERWAYS’ AMACERTO

VIRTUOSO® CELEBRATES 8th ANNUAL CHAIRMAN’S RECOGNITION EVENT ABOARD AMAWATERWAYS’ AMACERTO

Top-Producing Virtuoso Member Agencies Earn Budapest to Nuremburg Cruise and Experience River Cruising at its Best NEW YORK, 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — River cruising is one of the fastest growing trends in luxury travel. As a testament to this trend, leading luxury travel network, Virtuoso® , elected to hold its eighth annual Chairman’s Recognition Event aboard AmaWaterways’ AmaCerto…. Read the full press release

Silversea’s Galapagos Expedition Cruises Now Open For Booking

Ft. Lauderdale, FL — 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Luxury expedition cruise specialist Silversea has opened the books for its 2013 and 2014 Galápagos programs. Its year-round schedule of 7-day expedition voyages aboard the 100-guest, all-suite Silver Galapagos will begin operating in late September 2013 featuring the following options: Western Itinerary: Sailing Saturday to Saturday roundtrip from Baltra Island, Silver Galapagos will… Read the full press release

Cruiseport Boston Shatters Passenger Records in 2012

Cruiseport Boston Shatters Passenger Record with 2012 Season More than 380,000 Passengers Used Cruiseport Boston BOSTON – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cruiseport Boston, which serves as an important economic engine to the region, finished the 2012 season with a record 380,054 cruise vacationers, a 23 percent increase over 2011, the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) announced today. Fueling… Read the full press release

PREFERRED HOSPITALITY GROUP INTRODUCES OPTRIANT

Parent Company of Preferred Hotel Group Launches New Division Extending Services to All Segments of the Travel Industry CHICAGO – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Preferred Hospitality Group, parent company of Preferred Hotel Group, is pleased to announce the expansion of its services with the launch of Optriant. This new business division provides representation, reservations, and consultancy services for… Read the full press release

Silversea’s Silver Cloud Completes Major Refurbishment

Silversea's Silver Cloud Completes Major Refurbishment

2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Silversea Cruises’ Silver Cloud is currently sailing on her first voyage following a successful three-week dry dock in Palermo, Italy, where extensive renovations were made to nearly every area of the ultra-luxury ship. Silver Cloud’s interior decoration has been completely renovated, including all the suites, public spaces and dining venues, in order to introduce a… Read the full press release

NEW AND INSIGHTFUL JOURNEYS ABOARD ORIENT-EXPRESS’ TRAINS & CRUISES IN 2013

2012-11-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Those looking for the ultimate journey of a lifetime will find inspiration from Orient-Express, as it reveals new and exciting trips across its trains and cruises for 2013. New fascinating voyages and detailed itineraries are on offer aboard each train and cruise, from cruising along the stunning rivers in France and Myanmar,… Read the full press release

Scaevola Travel Makes Waves with Purchase of Atoll Explorer

2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Scaevola Travel is delighted to announce the purchase of Atoll Explorer diving cruiser from Universal Enterprises. The Male’-based travel agent specializes in the inbound market and its executive management shares more than 30 years of experience in the travel industry between them. Atoll Explorer is a 20-cabin cruise boat offering facilities and… Read the full press release

Silversea’s Silver Cloud Completes Major Refurbishment

Silversea's Silver Cloud Completes Major Refurbishment

2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Silversea Cruises’ Silver Cloud is currently sailing on her first voyage following a successful three-week dry dock in Palermo, Italy, where extensive renovations were made to nearly every area of the ultra-luxury ship Silver Cloud’s interior decoration has been completely renovated, including all the suites, public spaces and dining venues, in order to introduce a… Read the full press release