AVALON AND ACTA: Applications open for first 2023 European river cruise summit

TORONTO, Ontario – November 30, 2022 – One hundred and thirty-four (134) lucky Canadian travel advisors will be invited to join Avalon Waterways’ European River Cruise Summit, in partnership with ACTA, to be held in October 2023. Today, with the announcement that applications are now open, advisors are one step closer to attending this inaugural gathering to enjoy a deep-dive into river cruising onboard the Avalon Vista – one of 14, signature, award-winning Suite Ships in Avalon Waterways’ fleet.

This special event and custom, Canadian travel advisor cruise will set sail from Amsterdam. Throughout the seven-day “Romantic Rhine” itinerary, travel advisors will not only have the chance to experience the Avalon difference on ships, they will also have the opportunity to enjoy a choice of “Classic,” “Discovery” and “Active” excursions. Travel advisors will also partake in onboard workshops and special events to ignite inspiration and business opportunities before disembarking in Basel, Switzerland

“Avalon Waterways has redefined cruising by going against the current and away from the ordinary,” said Stéphanie Bishop, managing director for the Globus family of brands. “That’s something 134 lucky travel advisors will experience first-hand in October 2023 – on our Suite Ships and through unparalleled excursions in ports – as part of this first-of-its-kind river cruise summit.”

As part of the application travel advisors must meet the following criteria as of December 31, 2022:

Be (or become) and active ACTA member.

Complete the Globus family of brands’ advisor training program – GFOB University.

Complete Air Canada’s advisor training program – GSU.

If selected to join this inaugural event, advisors will be sent a full registration form in the New Year, at which time a non-refundable deposit (C$250) will be due to confirm space.

“Recognizing that river cruising is the fastest growing travel option across the globe, it’s clear that the new wave in cruising is on the world’s rivers,” said Wendy Paradis, ACTA president. “Through our first River Cruise Summit with Avalon Waterways, we look forward to providing a great networking opportunity for Canadian travel agents, as well as the chance to learn for themselves why river cruising provides a great opportunity for them to really grow their business.”

Apply here.