Wave Season – the busiest time of year for cruise bookings – is in full swing. We dive into the cruise industry’s latest predictions and offerings in a special 16-page Wave Season 2014 section in this week’s CTP.
Baxter Travel Media celebrated some of the good guys of travel at our annual Responsible Travel & Tourism Forum awards luncheon in 2014. Meet the winners in Bob Mowat’s wrap up.
Who wouldn’t want to be in Oahu as Canada’s wacky winter drags on? Check out the latest offerings on the island in a comprehensive five-page section.
Other stories this week look at the recent Fitur trade show in Madrid and DeNure Tour’s 30th anniversary milestone.
Incredible incentive prizes – trips from Sunquest/Intair/Holiday House, the Globus family of brands, and EVA Air highlight this year’s 15th annual Agents’ Choice Awards. Do not forget to vote! All details can be found on Page 3 and 10 of this issue.
Mike Baginski is back from Palm Beach (tough life) where he learned the latest about Florida tourism at VISIT FLORIDA’s annual trade show, Florida Huddle.
Similarly Ian Stalker was jammin’ in Jamaica at Caribbean Travel Marketplace and returns with a full report.
Stories this week feature the Sochi Olympics, the ongoing NDC saga, the Mayan Riviera’s new Hard Rock resort, and KLM’s new business class.