The Travel Show - September 09, 2023

Segment 1: 06-17· Travel Show sponsored by NCL & MCT· Welcome Laura Murdoch, MCT advisor, & Carlos Fida, MCT Director of Latin America Sales· “Secrets of the Spice Route” cruise/tour, RCCL, Nov. 7-21, 2024; rates, plus taxes/fees ($138.77) from: $1830 inside, $1890 Ocean View, $2293. pp/dbl, rates subject to availability & changeUnique itinerary, usually only seen with Seabourne, Silversea, Crystal, etc.Rates will increase shortly, expect ship to sell out quickly – BOOK NOWSegment 2: 21-29· Ginny Tujague, Strategic Account Manager, RCCL (will call-in)Segment 3: 34-47· Origins of the Hawaii Aloha shirt· Hawaii fun facts· Insider tips when booking Hawaii air & hotel packages· Why is Europe river cruising your favorite?· MCT “Captivating Rhine River” cruise/tour, August 1-8, 2024; rates from $2,995 ++ pp/dbl· MCT “Ancient Civilizations of Peru” and the legends of Viracocha (bearded white god), Feb 6-19, 2024 with Dann HoneSegment 4: 51-58· Why are 2023 Alaska rates lower than before?· Predictions for Alaska 2024?· What questions are people asking when calling about Alaska?· MCT Alaska group cruise, July 13-20, 2024 aboard the Discovery Princess, rt SEASegment 5: 06-17· Carlos Fida. “Journey to the Ends of the World” tour including Easter Island, March 2024· DL Vacations “Triple Discount” promotion· Secret airfares (aka tour operator fares) examplesSegment 6: 21-29· Travel Scams to be aware of· Examples· Maui travel updateSegment 7: 34-47· Europe Christmas markets· Christmas is just 3-1/2 months away! MCT Christmas Markets on the Danube cruise group, Dec 4-11, 2024, rates from $2,995 ++ pp/dbl· AA flight attendants vote to strike & what this means for your travel plans· France proposes to set minimum prices for airline tickets to protect AF· Venice to charge a 5 Euro visitors fee in 2024 - TBD· Couple retires aboard a cruise shipSegment 8: 51-58· Reminder to book “Secrets of the Spice Route” now· Reminder to book “Journey to the Ends of the World” now· Why do we love Italian food? What are your favorites?· Chris Lorenzon (will call in), Festa Italiana, Sept. 16-17, at The Gateway