Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - (Page 60) CRUISES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 50 product out there today within river cruising,” says Andy Pesky, senior vice president, leisure sales and marketing, of Protravel International, who sailed on the Swiss Sapphire’s inaugural voyage. “I’d have to say that the Sapphire now sets the standard for others to follow.” Pesky says the Sapphire stands out in river cruising because of the “caliber of guides” and “the way they handle a group.” Service levels, according to Pesky, “carry through well from the Tauck tours, which are reputed to be among the very best in the business.” He also notes that food and presentation in the dining room are “better than most of the riverboats.” Just the Facts The Swiss Sapphire sails April through October, starting its season with Holland/Belgium trips. CONTINUED ON PAGE 62 Suites on the Swiss Sapphire are larger than those on other river cruiseboats The lobby of the Swiss Sapphire 60 | TravelAgent May 26, 2008
Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 Online Now Contents Contributors From the Editor Las Vegas: New Luxury Lounges and Gourmet Restaurants Lure Non-Gambling Vacationers Europe: Bettoja Hotels Provide a Personal Touch in Italy Pacific/Asia: Kyoto Blends History and Culture in a Serene City Pacific/Asia News and Notes Mexico: Food and Service Entice at Four All-Inclusive Riviera Maya Hotels Special Supplement: The Best of Portugal with Pestana and Pousadas Mexico Deals Caribbean: Region Makes Great Strides in the Ecotour Niche Caribbean News and Notes Cruises: A look at the Swiss Sapphire River Cruiser from its Christening and Inaugural Sailing Norwegian Cruise Lines offers something new Cover Story: Selling Golf Hotels: Golf Resorts with the Budget Golfer in Mind Resorts on Florida’s Gulf Coast Offer Getaway Deals for Summer and Fall Going for Gold: Hertz Incentive Program Encourages Agents to Book Car Rentals Tours: Summer Tour Packages Make the World Affordable for Your Clients Agent Profile: Connie Majors Goes the Extra Mile Members Know: American Express Joins the Networking Bandwagon Agenda: Fam Trips, Deals & Incentives, Calendar What Makes a Professional Agent? Hawaii Tourism Adjusts to Changes Asia is the Hot New Cruise Destination The Latest Caribbean Trends In the Spotlight Classified Marketplace Editorial Index Advertising Index Trendwatch Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 (Page Cover1) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 (Page Cover2) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 (Page 1) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Online Now (Page 2) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Online Now (Page 3) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Contents (Page 4) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Contents (Page 5) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Contents (Page 6) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Contents (Page 7) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Contributors (Page 8) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Contributors (Page 9) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - From the Editor (Page 10) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - From the Editor (Page 11) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - From the Editor (Page 12) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - From the Editor (Page 13) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - From the Editor (Page 14) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - From the Editor (Page 15) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Las Vegas: New Luxury Lounges and Gourmet Restaurants Lure Non-Gambling Vacationers (Page 16) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Las Vegas: New Luxury Lounges and Gourmet Restaurants Lure Non-Gambling Vacationers (Page 17) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Las Vegas: New Luxury Lounges and Gourmet Restaurants Lure Non-Gambling Vacationers (Page 18) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Las Vegas: New Luxury Lounges and Gourmet Restaurants Lure Non-Gambling Vacationers (Page 19) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Europe: Bettoja Hotels Provide a Personal Touch in Italy (Page 20) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Europe: Bettoja Hotels Provide a Personal Touch in Italy (Page 21) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Europe: Bettoja Hotels Provide a Personal Touch in Italy (Page 22) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Europe: Bettoja Hotels Provide a Personal Touch in Italy (Page 23) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Europe: Bettoja Hotels Provide a Personal Touch in Italy (Page 24) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Europe: Bettoja Hotels Provide a Personal Touch in Italy (Page 25) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Pacific/Asia: Kyoto Blends History and Culture in a Serene City (Page 26) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Pacific/Asia: Kyoto Blends History and Culture in a Serene City (Page 27) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Pacific/Asia: Kyoto Blends History and Culture in a Serene City (Page 28) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Pacific/Asia: Kyoto Blends History and Culture in a Serene City (Page 29) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Pacific/Asia News and Notes (Page 30) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Pacific/Asia News and Notes (Page 31) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Mexico: Food and Service Entice at Four All-Inclusive Riviera Maya Hotels (Page 32) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Special Supplement: The Best of Portugal with Pestana and Pousadas (Page P1) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Special Supplement: The Best of Portugal with Pestana and Pousadas (Page P2) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Special Supplement: The Best of Portugal with Pestana and Pousadas (Page P3) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Special Supplement: The Best of Portugal with Pestana and Pousadas (Page P4) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Special Supplement: The Best of Portugal with Pestana and Pousadas (Page P5) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Special Supplement: The Best of Portugal with Pestana and Pousadas (Page P6) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Special Supplement: The Best of Portugal with Pestana and Pousadas (Page P7) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Special Supplement: The Best of Portugal with Pestana and Pousadas (Page P8) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Special Supplement: The Best of Portugal with Pestana and Pousadas (Page 41) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Special Supplement: The Best of Portugal with Pestana and Pousadas (Page 42) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Special Supplement: The Best of Portugal with Pestana and Pousadas (Page 43) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Special Supplement: The Best of Portugal with Pestana and Pousadas (Page 44) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Special Supplement: The Best of Portugal with Pestana and Pousadas (Page 45) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Mexico Deals (Page 46) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Mexico Deals (Page 47) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Caribbean: Region Makes Great Strides in the Ecotour Niche (Page 48) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Caribbean: Region Makes Great Strides in the Ecotour Niche (Page 49) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Caribbean: Region Makes Great Strides in the Ecotour Niche (Page 50) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Caribbean: Region Makes Great Strides in the Ecotour Niche (Page 51) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Caribbean: Region Makes Great Strides in the Ecotour Niche (Page 52) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Caribbean: Region Makes Great Strides in the Ecotour Niche (Page 53) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Caribbean News and Notes (Page 54) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Caribbean News and Notes (Page 55) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Cruises: A look at the Swiss Sapphire River Cruiser from its Christening and Inaugural Sailing (Page 56) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Cruises: A look at the Swiss Sapphire River Cruiser from its Christening and Inaugural Sailing (Page 57) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Cruises: A look at the Swiss Sapphire River Cruiser from its Christening and Inaugural Sailing (Page 58) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Cruises: A look at the Swiss Sapphire River Cruiser from its Christening and Inaugural Sailing (Page 59) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Cruises: A look at the Swiss Sapphire River Cruiser from its Christening and Inaugural Sailing (Page 60) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Cruises: A look at the Swiss Sapphire River Cruiser from its Christening and Inaugural Sailing (Page 61) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Cruises: A look at the Swiss Sapphire River Cruiser from its Christening and Inaugural Sailing (Page 62) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Cruises: A look at the Swiss Sapphire River Cruiser from its Christening and Inaugural Sailing (Page 63) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Norwegian Cruise Lines offers something new (Page 64) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Norwegian Cruise Lines offers something new (Page 65) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Cover Story: Selling Golf (Page 66) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Cover Story: Selling Golf (Page 67) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Cover Story: Selling Golf (Page 68) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Cover Story: Selling Golf (Page 69) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Cover Story: Selling Golf (Page 70) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Cover Story: Selling Golf (Page 71) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Hotels: Golf Resorts with the Budget Golfer in Mind (Page 72) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Hotels: Golf Resorts with the Budget Golfer in Mind (Page 73) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Hotels: Golf Resorts with the Budget Golfer in Mind (Page 74) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Hotels: Golf Resorts with the Budget Golfer in Mind (Page 75) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Resorts on Florida’s Gulf Coast Offer Getaway Deals for Summer and Fall (Page 76) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Resorts on Florida’s Gulf Coast Offer Getaway Deals for Summer and Fall (Page 77) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Resorts on Florida’s Gulf Coast Offer Getaway Deals for Summer and Fall (Page 78) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Resorts on Florida’s Gulf Coast Offer Getaway Deals for Summer and Fall (Page 79) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Going for Gold: Hertz Incentive Program Encourages Agents to Book Car Rentals (Page 80) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Going for Gold: Hertz Incentive Program Encourages Agents to Book Car Rentals (Page 81) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Tours: Summer Tour Packages Make the World Affordable for Your Clients (Page 82) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Tours: Summer Tour Packages Make the World Affordable for Your Clients (Page 83) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Agent Profile: Connie Majors Goes the Extra Mile (Page 84) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Agent Profile: Connie Majors Goes the Extra Mile (Page 85) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Members Know: American Express Joins the Networking Bandwagon (Page 86) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Members Know: American Express Joins the Networking Bandwagon (Page 87) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Agenda: Fam Trips, Deals & Incentives, Calendar (Page 88) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Agenda: Fam Trips, Deals & Incentives, Calendar (Page 89) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - What Makes a Professional Agent? (Page 90) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - What Makes a Professional Agent? (Page 91) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Hawaii Tourism Adjusts to Changes (Page 92) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Asia is the Hot New Cruise Destination (Page 93) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Asia is the Hot New Cruise Destination (Page 94) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - The Latest Caribbean Trends (Page 95) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - The Latest Caribbean Trends (Page 96) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - The Latest Caribbean Trends (Page 97) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - In the Spotlight (Page 98) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - In the Spotlight (Page 99) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - In the Spotlight (Page 100) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Classified Marketplace (Page 101) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Editorial Index (Page 102) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Advertising Index (Page 103) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Trendwatch (Page 104) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Trendwatch (Page Cover3) Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - Trendwatch (Page Cover4)
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