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Alaska — Visit Anchorage is your travel trade resource for Anchorage and the Southcentral Alaska area. Feel free to contact us for all your Alaska needs including sales material, sample itineraries, destination training and more. Visit us online at anchorage.net/travel-trade.
As North America’s only vertically-integrated travel, hospitality, and leisure management group, Apple Leisure Group combines the expertise of 14 leading brands across five segments, which grants us the ability to oversee every aspect of the travel experience, from the moment a guest books a trip to the time they return home.
A global leader in travel protection, Allianz Partners consistently raises industry standards—for partners and their customers. Enhancing travel experiences with innovative protection and award-winning service, Allianz Partners helps accelerate partners’ growth and strengthen their customer relationships with dedicated support, worldwide expertise, and sophisticated marketing. Discover the Allianz Advantage at https://joinallianzpartners.com.
Carnival Corporation & plc, the world’s largest cruise company, provides travelers around the globe with extraordinary vacations at an exceptional value. The company’s portfolio of global cruise line brands includes Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn, P&O Cruises (Australia), Costa Cruises, AIDA Cruises, P&O Cruises (UK) and Cunard. Carnival Corporation also operates Holland America Princess Alaska Tours, the leading tour company in Alaska and the Canadian Yukon.
Carnival Cruise Line is proud to be known as America’s Cruise Line with a total of 24 ships, sailing from 14 U.S. homeports and employing more than 40,000 team members from 120 nationalities. The line resumed cruise operations July 3, 2021 while its newest and most innovative ship, Mardi Gras, featuring the first roller coaster at sea and the first in the Americas powered by eco-friendly Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) sails from Port Canaveral, Fla., July 31, 2021. As part of its 50th Birthday festivities, Carnival Celebration, sister ship to Mardi Gras, is scheduled to debut in late 2022 from PortMiami.
Celebrity Cruises’ iconic “X” is the mark of a fleet of 14 award-winning ships redefining luxury cruise travel with cool, contemporary design and accommodation; dining, spa and entertainment experiences for modern tastes; and culturally rich and diverse destination experiences, all complemented by warm, personalized service. Celebrity has pioneered many industry firsts at sea, including: the first use of solar panels on a cruise ship; the first to eliminate use of plastic water bottles; the first American female Captain of a cruise ship; the first-ever all-female bridge and officer team sailing; the first West African woman to work on the bridge of a cruise ship; and one of the first legal same-sex weddings performed at sea.
Cruise Planners is the nation’s largest home-based travel franchise network, with over 2,500 franchise locations in all 50 states. Cruise Planners was founded by travel agents, so we understand better than anyone what it takes to grow a successful travel business. We have a 25-year legacy of implementing proven systems and helping travel advisors from all backgrounds grow thriving businesses through award-winning marketing, industry-leading technology and on-going training and professional development. Want to make more green? Join the Cruise Planners green team and own the #1 travel franchise 16 years in a row.
Since its launch in 1998, Disney Cruise Line has established itself as a leader in the cruise industry, providing a setting where families can reconnect, adults can recharge and children can experience all Disney has to offer. Today, Disney Cruise Line continues to expand its blueprint for family cruising with a fleet of four ships — the Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy — that embark on magical itineraries around the world, and three more ships planned.
GMCVB is the Official Destination Marketing Organization for Greater Miami and the Beaches. The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) is a private, not-for-profit sales and marketing organization. It is a private-public partnership with more than 1,000 private business members and four local governments: Miami-Dade, City of Miami Beach, City of Miami and the Village of Bal Harbour.
Hertz, which also operates the Dollar and Thrifty rental brands, is one of the most recognized brands in the world and currently ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power. The Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty brands have a legacy of providing a fast and easy experience designed to make every journey special. It starts with top-rated vehicles to fit every traveler's needs, delivered with a caring touch and personalized services including its award-winning Hertz Gold Plus Rewards loyalty program, Ultimate Choice, Mobile Wi-Fi, and more. Wherever and whenever you need to go, at Hertz, we're here to get you there.
Holland America Line is the premium cruise line for explorers, foodies and music lovers who appreciate perfectly sized, refreshingly uncrowded ships with one-of-a-kind experiences. Enjoy the best live music at sea at our exclusive MUSIC WALK®; savor unrivaled dining guided by our Culinary Council® of celebrity chefs; deepen your understanding of the places you’ll visit with our exclusive Explorations Central® programming; and let our staff attend to every detail with warmth and hospitality that turns first-time guests into loyalists. Our expertly curated itineraries include Alaska, Asia, Australia & New Zealand, Canada & New England, the Caribbean, Europe, Hawaii, Mexico, the Panama Canal, South America & Antarctica, and Grand Voyages.
Israel Ministry of Tourism (IMOT) is Israel Government Tourism Board. Our mission is to brand, market and promote travel to Israel through advertising, media relations and PR activities and support of local tour operators and travel advisors by educating and creating content. We also work closely with all legacy air carriers to facilitate the creation of more nonstop flights from NA to TLV. IMOT participates in both physical and virtual trade shows and general conferences and offers many opportunities for the travel industry to learn, specialize and facilitate your way – turning our destination into your product.
Japan National Tourism Organization is involved in a broad range of activities both domestically and worldwide, to encourage international tourists from all over the world to visit Japan. One of the most important functions of JNTO is to help the travel industry with the resources and information to assist their clients with visiting Japan.
Welcome to Majestic Resorts, exclusive 5-star beachfront resorts in some of the most amazing places in the Caribbean. Discover our spacious rooms with a jacuzzi, the best international and local cuisine, a service that will exceed your highest expectations and a variety of leisure activities for the entire family and all ages. All this in incredible facilities featuring sizeable areas and common zones easily reached on foot. And if you want an intimate adults-only environment, you can book one of our well-known and exclusive Adults-Only Clubs providing you with a sophisticated and personalized service. We want our customers to enjoy a magical experience between the striking turquoise waters and the fine white sand of our heavenly beaches. Imagine the most spectacular sunsets, a wonderful tropical climate, the most absolute tranquility… and let yourself be seduced by the charm of our resorts. Enjoy your vacation on the beachfront with a unique service!
Mastercard works to connect and power an inclusive digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, their innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments and businesses realize their greatest potential. Their decency quotient, or DQ, drives their culture and everything they do inside and outside of the company.
MSC Cruises is a Swiss-based global cruise company with deep Mediterranean roots. It is the fourth largest cruise line in the world, with a fleet of 12 cruise ships, and the fastest growing cruise line in the industry. MSC is known for its Mediterranean Style Cruising and having some of the most ultramodern ships at sea. Each ship in the fleet – no matter where in the world it’s sailing – maintains a Mediterranean ambiance through its décor, food and entertainment. MSC’s fleet cruises year-round in the Mediterranean and Caribbean. Seasonal itineraries cover northern Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, French Antilles, South America, southern Africa, as well as Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Oman.
As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has been breaking boundaries and pioneering leading experiences at sea for over 50 years. The brand continues to serve as an industry leader, continuously raising the standards of contemporary cruising with award-winning and varied food and beverage concepts; world-class, Broadway-style entertainment; and innovative recreation offerings.
Above all else, the Company's priority is people – its guests, team members and partners. Underpinned by the three pillars of people, product and passion, NCL's Guest First philosophy puts the guest at the heart of every decision, understand that when the guest is front and center, everyone wins.
Passport Online is the industry leader in delivering the most comprehensive digital marketing solutions to suppliers, travel agents and their consumers. Our reach is the most extensive in the industry and we are proud to call the leading cruise lines, tour wholesalers, vacation packagers, consortia, and host agencies our partners. We power over 6,000 agent websites with more than 6 million unique consumer shopping sessions every month.
Spearheading the evolution of all-inclusive with its Hyatt Zilara and Hyatt Zilva brands, Playa Hotels consists of a collection of elegant beachfront resorts for those who like the finer things in life. The collection includes Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos, Hyatt Zilara Cancun, The Royal Playa del Carmen, Gran Porto Real, and Gran Caribe Real in Cancun. New Hyatt Ziva & Zilara properties are set to open in Cancun, Montego Bay, and in Puerto Vallarta.
Visiting over 380 destinations in more than 100 countries, Princess Cruises is the leader in destination cruising, immersing its guests in the culture, colors and flavors of the places they visit on board and ashore. And with exclusive Princess MedallionClass™, guests now enjoy a more personalized, effortless experience, including touchless boarding and whatever you need delivered anywhere on the ship. From Alaska to Europe, the Caribbean and far-flung locales like Asia, Australia & New Zealand, South America and beyond, Princess can take you there.
Royal Caribbean International is an award-winning global cruise brand with a 51-year legacy of introducing “firsts” never before seen at sea. The cruise line’s 26 innovative ships have unmatched features and amenities only found on Royal Caribbean International, including Broadway-style entertainment and industry-acclaimed programming that appeals to families and adventurous travelers alike. Royal Caribbean sails to popular destinations in Bermuda, the Bahamas, the Caribbean, Europe, Canada & New England, Alaska, Asia, and Australia and New Zealand; and has been voted “Best Cruise Line Overall” for 17 consecutive years in Travel Weekly’s Readers Choice Awards.
Over the past 40 years, Sandals® has continued reinventing the possibilities of an all-inclusive, couples-only escape. Crafting opulence and privacy once reserved for only the imagination, two people in love can now experience the Caribbean’s best, from Love Nest Butler Suites® to 5-Star Global Gourmet™ dining and more, across 16 Luxury Included® resorts throughout Jamaica, Antigua, St. Lucia, Bahamas, Grenada, Barbados, and Curaçao.
Sandos Hotels and Resorts is an international hotel chain composed of 9 stunning all-inclusive resorts situated in vacation hotspots across Mexico and Spain, with high-class amenities, beautiful beaches, and outstanding services for every age of traveler. New adventures, unforgettable memories, and exciting opportunities are among some of the many things travelers can enjoy at Sandos Hotels and Resorts.
The all inclusive Sandos Hotels and Resorts are situated in vacation hotspots across Mexico, with beautiful beaches and outstanding services for every age. Enjoy new adventures, unforgettable memories and exciting opportunities.
At Scenic, we take 5-star travel to a whole new level. Across our river cruises, ocean voyages and escorted tours, the luxuries you would expect to pay extra for are included, promising a journey like no other.
However you choose to travel with us, luxury comes as standard with Scenic. From our innovative river cruise ships in Europe and Asia, our ultra-luxury Discovery Yacht, to the award-winning service provided by our cruise and tour specialists, we’ll exceed your expectations for comfort, luxury and satisfaction. Gourmet meals, exceptional service and unforgettable excursions and experiences are all included in the price – guaranteeing total relaxation and cultural immersion on board and on land.
The ‘jewel in the crown’ of the Royal Caribbean Group, Silversea Cruises is the leading ultra-luxury and expedition cruise line—acclaimed for both its all-inclusive lifestyle offering and its global destination portfolio. Launched in 1994 as the world’s first all-inclusive, ultra-luxury global cruise line, Silversea officially became part of the Royal Caribbean group in July 2018 when the Group purchased two-thirds of the cruise line’s shares, subsequently acquiring the remaining shares in July 2020.
Silversea provides one of the most inclusive offerings in ultra-luxury cruising. Voyages include butler service in every suite category; a choice of restaurants on every ship, as well as in-suite dining around the clock, complimentary sustainable caviar on-demand 24/7, and premium beverages served throughout the ship; and a true door-to-door service, with private executive transfers and flights included as standard, among other inclusions. Silversea’s guests travel deep into over 900 destinations across all seven continents, enjoying a curated selection of immersive experiences in the world’s most remarkable places.
Travel Planners International is a full service host agency. Our partners/independent Contractors sell all types of travel through its growing national sales force of professional travel agents/agencies. Our agents receive 70% to 90% commission, robust agent booking & customer management platforms filled with agent booking tools, all four GDS, consumer websites, business development, marketing systems, along with the most dedicated, caring support staff in the industry.
Uplift is the leading Buy Now, Pay Later solution for the world’s top travel brands. Through personalized, flexible payment options, Uplift gives your clients the freedom to book their dream vacation now and pay over time. With a complete range of installment options, Uplift helps travel advisors close more and sell more while removing the stress of collecting deposits and final payments.
Trisept Solutions was formed in 2000 with the mission of empowering travel agents and propelling travel technology. In 2001, VAX VacationAccess was launched and changed the way travel agents research, market and book travel for their clients. Today, VAX is an award-winning leisure travel marketplace with 45 prestigious awards, used by over 100,000+ travel agents who have the opportunity to book some of the biggest names in leisure travel.
VAX is home to The Compass, our editorial resource for travel industry content created just for travel advisors. It’s your true north, providing daily content, editorials and helpful information to help you grow your business.
Inspired by the modern allure of yachting and the romance of the open ocean, Virgin Voyages has created a boutique hotel at sea. With Richard Branson at the helm, Virgin Voyages is redefining what a luxury cruise ship means by combining premium elements from favorites on land with the freedom and simplicity of a life well lived on the open ocean. Taking cues from the best international cities, Virgin Voyages has curated a getaway at sea with the perfect balance of uptown meets downtown, where paths diverge and choice is an artistic part of the journey. Combining the warmth and luxury of a yacht with the endless options of a much larger ship, we’ve designed an elevated and intimate environment that inspires personal and experiential connection.
From natural wonders to fantastical journeys of imagination, visitors to the Sunshine State will discover a long list of things to do in Florida. There's no U.S. state quite like Florida, where strawberries grow in winter and beaches beckon year-round.
But, oh, Florida is so much more. Shopping, museum-going, tropical rambles, historic stops and all manner of water sports showcase the state's versatility from big-city experiences and small-town fun to the planet's most beautiful landscapes. There are more than 1,000 golf courses, too. Florida has more than 1,300 miles of coastline, and much of that is made up of sugar-sand beaches.
The reasons to visit Greater Fort Lauderdale are as abundant as the sun and palm trees. There are more than 300 sunshine-y days a year in this South Florida destination, which gives visitors and locals plenty of opportunities to enjoy nature, attractions, and unique only-here specialness that helps define Greater Fort Lauderdale. It’s easy to spend a day at the beach with soft sands, beachfront promenades, and beachfront shopping and dining. With comfortable year-round temperatures, the Atlantic Ocean is always inviting to scuba divers, snorkelers, stand-up paddleboarders, jet skiers, and families. The destination also boasts luxury hotels, museums, nightlife, shopping, casinos and family-friendly fun from the Everglades to the arts scene. Explore the local way of life that welcomes one and all.
Windstar Cruises operates a six-ship fleet of masted sailing ships and all-suite motor ships cruising throughout Europe, the Caribbean, Costa Rica and the Panama Canal, Asia, Alaska and British Columbia, Canada and New England, Tahiti and the South Pacific, Mexico and U.S. Coastal and Australia. Windstar’s fleet is the market leader in small ship cruising calling on more than 330 off-the-beaten-path and popular ports in nearly 80 countries. The boutique line caters to between 148 and 342 guests on each sailing. Windstar launched a $250 Million Star Plus Initiative to transform three Star Class ships with new suites, restaurants, and a world-class spa and fitness center. The award-winning line is known for immersive experiences, destination authenticity, port-intensive itineraries, exceptional service, and an innovative culinary program. Windstar Cruises is a part of Xanterra Travel Collection, an award-winning, globally diversified travel company offering once in a lifetime experiences in some of the most beautiful and iconic places on earth.