Costa details Concordia guest reimbursement

Costa Crociere has announced a compensation proposal for guests who have returned home after the Jan. 13 tragic Costa Concordia accident. The proposal is the result of negotiations between Costa Crociere and consumer associations protecting guests’ interests, with the support of multiple tourism and travel industry associations. In Italy, the company has already reached an agreement with the National Council of Consumers and Users, a national organization. The families of the deceased and guests who were injured and required medical treatment ...

Nominations open for CLIA Hall of Fame awards

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has opened nominations for the eighth annual Cruise Industry Hall of Fame, with 2012 inductees to be honoured at a gala dinner April 28 at cruise3sixty in Fort Lauderdale. In addition to choosing an outstanding past or present Cruise Retailer and Cruise Industry Executive, CLIA members are being asked for the first time to nominate a Cruise Sales Innovator – a cruise vacation ...

Atout France set to host agent presentations

Atout France will soon host presentations on France in four cities. Quebec City will see a Feb. 27 presentation at the Chateau Laurier; Montreal Feb. 28 at the InterContinental Hotel; Toronto Feb. 29 at the One King West Hotel; and Vancouver March 1 at the Four Seasons. Each city will see an afternoon travel trade show, followed by cocktails or cocktails and a dinner. Different lodging companies, shopping opportunities, airlines and tour operators will be on hand. Bordeaux, Marseille, Toulouse and Normandy will be among represented destinations. ...

Porter increases New York service

Porter Airlines is enhancing its New York service with two additional daily flights and a more convenient schedule. This increases daily roundtrip departures between Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport to as many as 13 flights, and provides a wider range of morning, afternoon and evening departures for passengers. The first new flight starts March 26, with a second flight beginning on April 16, ...

ALBATours offers Italy savings

For a limited time, ALBATours is offering savings of up to $500 per couple when booking a trip to Italy. Valid on new bookings until Feb. 24, clients will save $500 per couple on an air and tour package, or $300 per couple on tour packages only. These savings are valid on all packages, including the new Seaside Spa Resort Holiday, featuring the resort Isle of Ischia and a Rome adventure for eight days and seven nights. This offer is ...