CRUISE


Cunard plans ship visits in Southampton, Greenock, Liverpool


Cunard will invite more than 400 agents on board its vessels at three UK ports this year in its “biggest- ever” ship visit programme. The line will host nine events


between July and December on ships including new vessel Queen Anne, which is scheduled to enter service in May. The dates are:


GREENOCK V


July 26: Queen Anne V Sep 5: Queen Mary 2


LIVERPOOL V


Sep 8: Liverpool, Queen Mary 2


SOUTHAMPTON V


Aug 16: Queen Mary 2 V Sep 8: Queen Anne V Oct 15: Queen Anne V Oct 21: Queen Victoria V Nov 13: Queen Mary 2


V


Dec 5: Queen Victoria Additionally, 185 agents will


have the chance to tour Queen Anne during the Clia Conference in Southampton in May. cunard.com


OPERATOR


JetBlue promotes twin centres with New York and Bermuda


Samantha Mayling


US low-cost airline JetBlue has partnered with the tourist boards of Bermuda and New York to promote twin-centre holidays to the destinations. The carrier is offering tactical fares to encourage


bookings from the UK, highlighting how the destinations are a 90-minute direct flight apart. The Bermuda Tourism Authority has a trade toolkit


featuring ‘Get Lost in New York City, Find Yourself in Bermuda’ assets for agents to use in marketing. Jamari Douglas, marketing, PR and communications


Queen Anne


vice-president at Bermuda Tourism Authority, said: “These tactical fares will highlight JetBlue’s versatile network and allow travellers to see the iconic sights of New York City before immersing themselves in the distinct island vibe of Bermuda.” Rob Beckham, tourism market development senior


Pata to host March roadshows in Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow


The Pacific Asia Travel Association UK & Ireland will hold roadshows next month in Birmingham (March 11), Manchester (March 13) and Glasgow (March 14). Each roadshow will follow the format of a speed-networking event, with agents meeting 10 or more suppliers for 10-minute appointments. The evenings will also include food and drinks, and the chance to win prizes. pata.org.uk/events


travelweekly.co.uk


vice-president for Europe at New York City Tourism + Conventions, added: “What better way for Brits to beat the winter blues than by enjoying a dynamic city break in New York, paired with Bermuda’s beautiful beaches?” Maja Gedosev, Europe general manager at JetBlue,


added: “JetBlue is proud to support an initiative that helps our UK customers experience two of our popular vacation destinations – New York City and Bermuda.” Partners signed up to promote twin-centre holidays


include Aviate, Jetset, JTA Holidays, lastminute.com, Purely Bermuda and Travel Up. A week’s package with Jetset costs from £2,209,


including flights from Gatwick to New York and onwards to Bermuda. It includes two nights in the Martinique New York


hotel and five nights at Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa, Bermuda, both on a room-only basis. jetsetflights.co.uk


From left: Maris Kuklis and Maja Gedosev, JetBlue; Jamari Douglas, Bermuda Tourism Authority; and Rob Beckham, New York City Tourism + Conventions


Gibbs Hill Lighthouse, Bermuda


Destination Canada unveils new agent perks in rewards scheme


Destination Canada is giving agents the chance to earn attraction passes for themselves to places such as the CN Tower in Toronto through a new rewards programme. Agents attaining platinum level on the Canada Specialist Programme will gain a personalised badge and link to the rewards programme. destinationcanada.com


Check it out!


Altos de Chavón, a 16th-century style village, isn’t just a scene- stealer with shops, bars, art, performances, and killer views. It is regularly a movie set!


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