Welcome back to another episode of the TravelPulse Podcast!
This week I'm on location in the Dominican Republic for our latest TravFORUM event. I'm joined by Stephen Scott, owner of Travel Hub 365 & the Odyssey Travel App. We first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including a bear caught at Magic Kingdom, potential air travel chaos ahead, and more.
Quite a few took advantage of the pandemic to work not from home but from anywhere. Resorts and hotels in destinations worldwide pitched themselves as alternatives for workers and families who were locked down in their houses and apartments.
All eyes are on the travel industry, and we are waging a yearlong battle with not only our own health but the health of our clients, our travel agencies and our supplier partners. As a former employee of a major cruise line, and a current travel agency owner, I wanted to take a moment to voice my concern with the lack of progress we are making in the cruise sector and the CDC during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Our TV Interview on CGTN America's Global Business program. Rachelle Akuffo is the Washington D.C.-based anchor of Global Business America. Stephen Scott is the Founder and CEO of Travel Hub 365. www.travelhub365.com Covid-19 And The Cruise Industry. Originally AIred: 5/15/20 and rebroadcast on 5/18/20.
Join us at The New York Times Travel Show January 24 - 26, 2020 at the Jacob K. Javits Center, NYC. This will be our 4th year at the show thanks to our partnership with the Silver Sponsor MSC Cruises.
We continue to be the best travel agency to book MSC Cruises and this is your chance to get the best pricing, and the extended offers provided exclusively at the New York Times Trade Show. Stop by and talk with one of our experts to see what’s new and take advantage of the opportunity.
New York Times Travel Show 2020
SHOW DATES
Friday, January 24 - Sunday, January 26, 2020
TIME
Saturday Exhibition & Seminars: 10am - 6pm
Sunday Exhibition & Seminars: 11am - 5pm
COST
Consumer Days:
One Day - $20
Two Days - $25
Children 18 & under - FREE
GUEST EXPERIENCE:
✓ The ship remains docked the entire time, allowing guests to access stateroom and ship facilities as they need or desire
✓ Guests can relax on Ocean Cay's miles of pristine white sand, spread over distinct beach areas
✓ Shop, eat, drink and relax in the island’s authentic Bahamian-style village
✓ Enjoy the evening’s entertainment at the signature lighthouse, as well as a Hemingway-style bar and terrace
✓ Explore, discover and enjoy nature's beauty thanks to Ocean Cay excursions
✓ Guests can choose from a range of relaxing body and facial treatments at The Spa Ocean Cay
✓ Enjoy a wide range of entertainment activities for all – water sports, dance lessons as well as dedicated edutainment programs
KEY POINTS:
✓ 64 square miles of Marine Reserve
✓ 400 coral relocation’s
✓ 95 acres of land
✓ 3 surrounding cays
✓ 75,000 shrubs and plants native to the region
✓ 80+ types of indigenous Caribbean trees, grasses, flowers and shrubs
✓ Designed with sustainability and ecological renewal as guiding principles, Ocean Cay is an eco-friendly island unlike any other
✓ 8 distinct beach areas with beach chairs, snorkel equipment and private cabanas for rent
✓ Select food and drink options including the Seakers Food Court (complimentary), eight beach bars, two signature bars, several food carts, as well as an ice cream parlor and coffee bar
About MSC Cruises
MSC Cruises is the world’s largest privately-owned cruise company and the number one cruise line in Europe, South America, South Africa and the Gulf. A game-changer in the world of cruises, the Company has achieved 800% growth in its first ten years, building a global reputation in the industry and one of the youngest cruise fleets at sea. MSC Cruises is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
The MSC Cruises fleet currently comprises 16 ultra-modern, highly innovative and elegantly designed ships, offering an unparalleled holiday experience with always delicious and authentic food, award-winning entertainment, plenty of relaxation, comfortable accommodation, as well as impeccable service and expertise.
Under its ambitious industry-unprecedented €13.6 billion (≈15.6 billion USD) investment plan, the fleet is set to expand to 29 cruise ships by 2027. To date, MSC Cruises has designed six new large ship classes, all prototypes that push the boundaries of marine architecture and design, and an ultra-luxury class with ground-breaking options for guest comfort.
CGTN's Mike Walter talks to Stephen Scott, founder and CEO of Travel Hub 365 on China's cruise industry, and the impact the cruise liners have on the environment
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