ACV Agent Bonuses, MSC Cruises and Cunard Agent Appreciation

Escape to Hawaii, pick your island with Air Canada Vacations!

For a limited time, Air Canada Vacations is delighted to offer agents 15% commission when booking clients on any Hawaii package. Bookings are valid between April 23 and May 6, 2019 for travel between April 23, 2019 and December 31, 2020. Clients can take advantage of up to 25% OFF until May 19, 2019 for travel from April 19 and December 31, 2019.

From tons of outdoor activities in Kauai, busy Waikiki Beach Honolulu, foodies' experiences in Maui or discovering Kona, dubbed as "coffee country", Air Canada vacations offers tailored Hawaii vacation packages to your clients, no matter their travel style. Get started on planning your clients' trip!

Air Canada Vacations reminds travel agents that car rentals are offered at the best price guaranteed with Auto Europe, and earn 13% commission. If a lower car rental rate is found with a competitor and, Air Canada Vacations able to confirm it, the tour operator will gladly lower its rates to give you the best deal possible - Book your car rental by April 30 for pickups in May & June and receive a guaranteed upgrade to the next level class with an additional 5% discount.

Martha Stewart is joining forces with MSC Cruises. As part of the partnership, MSC Cruises and Martha Stewart will introduce:

· Exclusive Martha Stewart & MSC Cruises excursions uniquely curated in multiple Caribbean destinations including culinary classes, tastings of local flavors, horseback riding in the ocean, visiting craft markets, and more immersive experiences.

· Special Holiday dinner menus & recipes, including dinner menus specifically created for Easter, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year's Eve, for a true taste of Martha's cooking.

· Martha Stewart Celebration Surprise Packages. These packages can be ordered by guests or travel agents for delivery to their staterooms to celebrate birthdays, honeymoons, anniversaries, or any celebration. These include:

o Martha Stewart Delightful Surprise: Personalized letter from Martha Stewart and special Martha Stewart dessert and recipe card. Price: $10

o Martha Stewart Sweet Delight & Cheers: Personalized letter from Martha Stewart; special Martha Stewart dessert and recipe card; and specially selected wine. Price: $30

o Martha Stewart Sensational Celebration: Personalized letter from Martha Stewart; special Martha Stewart dessert and recipe card; specially selected wine; free digital and printed photo taken by a MSC Cruises' professional photographer; 5x7 picture frame; and canvas beach tote bag. Price: $89

In celebration of the upcoming Travel Agent Appreciation Day on May 1, Cunard is happy to offer valued advisors the Friends and Family rates on select voyages with starting fares as low at $399 per person, based on double occupancy. This offer is valid from May 1 to May 7, based on availability. The following voyages are included in the offer:

· Transatlantic Crossings, starting fares at $399 pp including:

- The fourth annual Transatlantic Fashion Week Crossing (M922) on Queen Mary 2, July 28 - August 4, 2019. Featuring a line-up of industry professionals including Stuart Weitzman and Stephen Jones.

- Dance the Atlantic (M924) from August 11 - 18, 2019, when the renowned English National Ballet will join a Transatlantic Crossing on Queen Mary 2.

- Additional Transatlantic Crossings in 2019 depart on May 24 (M914), May 31 (M915), June 7 (M916), August 18 (M925), November 1 (M935) and November 19 (M938).

· Canada/New England, starting fares at $399 pp, including Queen Mary 2's five seven-night voyages to the ports of Halifax, Quebec and Saguenay. The five voyages include:

- Voyage M919, departing on June 30, 2019 from New York City.

- Voyage M927, departing on September 1, 2019 from New York City.

- Voyage M928, departing on September 8, 2019 from Quebec City.

- Voyage M931, departing on October 4, 2019 from New York City.

- Voyage M932, departing on October 11, 2019 from Quebec City.

· Select cruises such as Iceland, Greenland and North Cape. Starting fares at $798 pp

- Iceland/Greenland, voyage M921, departing on July 14, 2019 from Southampton.

- Iceland, voyage V919, departing on July 28, 2019 from Southampton.

- Iceland, voyage Q925, departing on September 6, 2019 from Southampton.

- North Cape, voyage 927, departing on November 16, 2019 from Southampton.

Travel Advisors can book by calling Cunard toll free at 1-800-528-6273 and using the promotional code YTF.

Some restrictions apply

Do your clients have plans for this summer? It is time for them to take advantage of Air Transat's deals in full bloom and discover the cities they always wanted to see like Paris, Rome, Barcelona or London.

And thanks to Air Transat's multi-destination flights option, travellers can land in one European city and leave from another, or even another country at no extra charge! Air Transat gives travellers the freedom to see more places and make the most of their vacation, without being limited to just one destination.

This offer is valid on flight reservation made up to May 14, for travel between May 1 and December 15, 2019.

For all details, visit airtransat.com or Get Connected.

Porter Airlines flights to Mont Tremblant, Quebec are back in time for summer fun. Seasonal service begins June 21, and runs until September 22, 2019. Flights operate up to four times weekly starting July 28 through Labour Day, and two times weekly for the remainder of the season.

Passengers fly non-stop from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to Mont Tremblant International Airport in just 70 minutes. For complete schedule and booking details, visit www.flyporter.com or contact your travel agent.

The picturesque village transforms during the summer months. Full of green spaces and boasting 400 lakes and streams, Mont Tremblant offers an abundance of outdoor scenery. Travellers can enjoy a variety of outdoor adventures, including hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, golfing and water activities. There's also a range of entertainment and events, including the Mont Tremblant International Blues Festival (July 5-14), Wanderlust (Aug. 22-25), and Iron Man (Aug. 18).

Connecting flights from several Porter destinations in Canada and the U.S. are also available.

Victory Cruise Lines, owned and operated by American Queen Steamboat Company, is giving guests the chance to experience the best of French Canada with its nine-night "French Canada and Great Lakes" cruise itinerary. Operating select dates June through October, the 202-passenger M/V Victory II traverses between Montreal and Detroit with ports of call in Quebec City, Quebec; Kingston, ON; Toronto, ON and Cleveland, OH.

Trip highlights include visits to the Notre Dame Basilica in Montreal, majestic Montmorency Falls just outside of Quebec City, the Plains of Abraham, the oldest city in Ontario- Kingston and the famous Hornblower "Voyage of the Falls."

Victory Cruise Lines' "French Canada and Great Lakes" cruises operate June 6-14, July 12-20, July 21-28, July 30-August 7, August 8-16, August 17-25, August 26-September 3, October 1-9 and October 10-18.

Fares based on double occupancy begin at $2,499 per person. For additional information and reservations, please contact Victory Cruise Lines, operated by American Queen Steamboat Company at 888-907-2636, visit www.victorycruiselines.com or call a professional travel agent.

To mark Earth Day 2019, Air Canada announced a partnership with environmental organization 4ocean, a company dedicated to actively removing waste plastics and trash from the ocean and coastlines while inspiring individuals to work together for cleaner oceans. As the exclusive Canadian airline to sponsor 4ocean, this partnership marks an important milestone in Air Canada's plastic reduction strategy and creates opportunities for Air Canada employees to participate in coastal North America clean-ups in 2019.

"A key target of Air Canada's corporate waste strategy is our Single-Use Plastics Reduction program. Our partnership with 4ocean as the exclusive Canadian airline is a great fit with this journey and we are especially delighted with the opportunity to engage our employees in our communities. There are many Air Canada employees who care deeply about sustainability and the environment who are keen to make a difference in actively help reduce ocean plastic pollution," said Teresa Ehman, Senior Director of Environmental Affairs at Air Canada.

"We are ecstatic to partner with Air Canada in an initiative to eliminate single use plastic. We believe Air Canada's Sustainability program is a giant leap forward in this initiative. 4ocean is looking forward to removing thousands of pounds of plastic and waste with Air Canada." said Tony Chvala, Chief Operating Officer at 4ocean.

To date, 4ocean has removed more than four million pounds of trash from the ocean and coastlines. Drawing from their years of experience, 4ocean will also participate with the Air Canada team to develop educational resources on ocean conservation for employees to draw from and further enhance the company as an environmental steward.

Silversea Cruises announces 54 new winter 2020/2021 voyages and opens an exclusive pre-sale for its Venetian Society members. The remarkable range of voyages will unlock more immersive experiences for the cruise line's guests, with an increased number of unique ports for the winter season and 20 maiden calls. Silversea's team of destination experts has crafted the voyages to incorporate both iconic and rare travel experiences, enabling guests to travel deeper into the authentic beauty of the world in luxury.

Comprising the winter itineraries of Silver Muse, Silver Whisper, Silver Shadow, Silver Spirit and Silver Moon ­­­- an ultra-luxury sister ship to Silver Muse, due to join the fleet in August 2020 - the new collection of voyages will showcase the wonders of the Caribbean, springtime in Asia, and the best of both Australia and South America on respective circumnavigations, among other remarkable experiences. Simplifying guests' journeys, travellers will enjoy complimentary round-trip economy class flights, or business class upgrades starting from USD $199 per leg, and transfers on virtually all voyages in the new collection (exceptions and market-specific conditions may apply).

A combined total of 26 voyages aboard Silver Shadow, Silver Whisper and Silver Moon will enable guests to form meaningful connections with 46 destinations in the Caribbean. In addition to many quintessential experiences-such as immersive journeys into the rainforests of St. Lucia, opportunities to explore the chic boutiques of St. Barth, and tranquil moments spent in the Spanish-tiled courtyards of San Juan-Silversea's guests will discover more intimate, lesser-visited ports, such as Jost Van Dyke, Bequia, and Mayreau. Guests will also have the opportunity to travel deeper into the vibrant culture and spectacular landscapes of Cuba. For guests' convenience, many Caribbean voyages will depart and/or culminate in Fort Lauderdale

To celebrate Travel Agent Day, Intrepid Group-the world's largest B-Corp certified, carbon-neutral travel company-is extending its largest Purpose-Driven Agent Incentive in the Americas until May 31, and has added an "Agent Appreciation Spot" for one lucky registered travel agent on the company's Nepal FAM trip in November, who will be randomly selected.

Turning National Travel Agent Day into a month-long celebration, the purpose of extending the incentive and adding an additional spot on the Nepal FAM trip is to reiterate the important part travel agents have played in Intrepid's growth, according to Shayna Zand, head of business development in the Americas.

"The intent of the Purpose-Driven Agent incentive is to celebrate travel agents who are making a difference by selling our style of travel-which benefits travellers and the places they visit-to their clients," said Zand. "What better way to show our sincere appreciation for travel agents then to give away an 'Agent Appreciation' spot on our Nepal trip for simply being a partner who shares our vision of 'Changing the Way People See the World'?"

To conclude the now four-month incentive campaign, the top 10 agents who have accumulated the most Purpose Points by May 31, and one additional registered agent, will win a free trip to Nepal led by Zand and Intrepid Group's Co-Founder Geoff Manchester. Agents can earn points by booking clients on one of Intrepid Group's 2,700 sustainable tours through its brands Intrepid Travel, Peregrine Adventures and Urban Adventures.

Intrepid's 10-day Experience Nepal FAM trip, departing November 3, 2019, will take agents on a variety of experiences including hiking stunning landscapes and participating in a cooking class with Seven Women, a social enterprise that has changed the lives of more than 1,000 disadvantaged females in Nepal, supported by Intrepid Group's not-for-profit, The Intrepid Foundation.

The revolutionary Oasis Class will soon have a new sister, as this week Royal Caribbean International celebrated the steel cutting of a fifth Oasis Class ship, scheduled to be delivered in 2021. The steel cutting, marking the official start of construction, took place at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France.

The Oasis Class took the cruise industry by storm with the introduction of Oasis of the Seas a decade ago and again with the introduction of Symphony of the Seas in 2018. The fifth Oasis Class ship will combine the iconic seven-neighbourhood concept that her sister ships feature with a bold and unexpected lineup of thrilling experiences, imaginative dining, unparalleled entertainment and the latest technology.