Travel Webinars

Australis 101 PLUS: See Us Through Your Clients Eyes
2020-06-10 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
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Presented by TravelResearchOnline.
Navigating the Patagonian waterways for 30 years, Australis offers passengers an exclusive look into remote areas of the region, that include visits to glaciers, sub-polar forests and a view of amazing marine and terrestrial wildlife.
We will focus on educating attendees on:
• Basic overview of the Australis Cruises product with updates
• Familiarize attendees on unique places we visit and what guests can expect to see and experience onboard our two soft adventure/expedition style vessels
• Tools to help you sell Australis and Patagonia
• Learn how to become an Australis Specialist
At the end of this webinar, you will:
– Understand the benefits of small ship, exploration cruising in Patagonia
– Know how to access materials and further training to help you become an Australis expert

Weddings in Portugal with Sagres Vacations
2020-06-10 14:00 - 15:00
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Sagres Vacations, a Destination Specialist for Portugal and Spain have created a series of webinars focused on discovering Portugal’s unique natural beauty, history and culture.
Each week we will bring you a unique perspective on a region of Portugal, authentic experiences provided by our Hotel Partners as well as showcase some of the most popular travel trends such as small group tours, wellness and Yoga, Luxury and Destination Weddings.

Why I Love the Economics of Recoveries - Part III
2020-06-10 15:00 - 16:00
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Due to popular demand, we are continuing this economic series every month through this period. Join Big Five president Ashish Sanghrajka as we navigate the economic indicators as the economy and travel industry go from waiting to the eventual recovery. With a background in finance, Ashish shares some of the best practices from various industries in past crises and helpful indicators that may help you track the real economic movement and block out a lot of the noise.

Starbucks & Sundowners with Lewa House
2020-06-17 11:00 - 12:00
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You are invited to join Liz Crookston of Bush and Beyond and Sophie & Calum Macfarlane of Lewa House for “Starbucks & Sundowners”.
Grab a cup of coffee, tea or your favourite beverage & come and join us while we go live from the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya with Sophie & Calum Macfarlane, owners of Lewa House.
During our webinar you’ll learn about:
. The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, an award-winning model for community-centric conservation & a UNESCO world heritage site
. Sophie’s family, the Craigs & their 100-year history on Lewa & their transition to tourism & wildlife conservation
. Lewa House – Sophie & Calum’s home and a lovely lodge with 7 cottages located in the very heart of the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
This webinar will be full of information plus you’ll never know what we may see – Lewa is home to over 120 rhinos!

Backroads Active Vacations for All the Family!
2020-06-17 13:00 - 14:00
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Join Backroads for an overview of our Family Adventures program. With over 1,000 2020 departure dates designated for families, many folks call us the Family Travel Experts! Our Family Adventures are designed for all ages and the whole spectrum of priorities, interests and attention spans. They are filled with all kinds of fun activities they can enjoy together and sometimes apart—a perfect way for everyone in the family to stay connected while also meeting new friends.
Backroads now has four age categories for family travel, designed for the following age groups:
• Younger Kids (4-12)
• Teens & Kids (9-19)
• Families with Older Teens & 20s (17-23)
• Families with 20s & Beyond (20s-early 30s)
We are certain our adventures will wow the families in your database! We’ll review our family trip offerings, biking equipment, trip operation and sales and marketing tips. Join us to learn more.

The Vila Vita Parc & Sagres Vacations Experience
2020-06-17 14:00 - 15:00

Ultra-Luxe Journeys to Greece with Blue Parallel
2020-06-18 13:00 - 13:30
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Join Blue Parallel’s Greece travel experts on a once-in-a-lifetime journey through this culture-rich destination enriched with ancient wonder. Together we’ll discover Athens – home to the iconic Acropolis – and explore the historic ruins of the Peloponnese before gazing on the magnificent views from Santorini of azure-domed churches and unforgettable sunsets over the Aegean Sea.
Embark on your Greek adventure in style, by private air and sea. Blue Parallel clients can enjoy fast-track travel and rarely-seen aerial views on a helicopter ride from Athens to the Peloponnese, before jetting off to the Cyclades Islands; or else see Greece’s best highlights aboard a fully-staffed charter yacht. In addition to the iconic islands of Santorini and Mykonos, you can discover beautiful hidden treasures, venturing to secluded islands where few travelers go.
From a private gourmet picnic on the grounds of an 11th-century Byzantine monastery to a luxury sailing excursion to Santorini’s dramatic caldera, Blue Parallel’s custom-made journeys are characterized by exclusive insider-access experiences, outdoor adventures and white-glove service, enchanting even the most discerning of travelers.

The Ultimate Summer Getaways – Secluded Destinations of Beyond Times Square
2020-06-23 13:00 - 14:00
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Summertime is the most exciting and magical time for exploring secluded, out-of-city destinations with family. For the upcoming webinar, Beyond Times Square complied our most bespoke, one-of-a-kind tours in remote destinations. You will be amazed at all the exquisite choices for your indulgent, long overdue vacation. Join our Client Relations Manager Nancy Walker-Arnold in the webinar! Attendees will get early access to the new BTSQ Secluded Destinations Binders with pricing information. The highlights of the webinar are:
• An update on NYC and new BTSQ Travel Health Protocols
• Ultra-Bespoke – VIP Vineyard Tour in Hudson Valley by Helicopter
• Deluxe Plus– A Trip to Niagara Falls by Private Jet
• Luxury Beach Picnic & Yacht Dinner in The Hamptons
• Martha’s Vineyard Private Sightseeing
• Mansions, Landscape & Gardens Tour in Newport
• Tour of Nantucket by Sky, Land & Sea
• New! BTSQ Virtual Scavenger Hunt & Art Shopping

TAP into What’s in YOUR backyard?
2020-06-23 14:00 - 14:30
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In my backyard, we commonly find deer, squirrels, fox, hummingbirds, red-tailed hawks, and more nature than you can count on your fingers and toes! When I go just a bit further, town is close by. We are the home to the Mayo Clinic, a destination medical center. Just to the North, Duluth’s trails and patios are open for business and one of the most popular places to visit in Minnesota! Next door in Wisconsin, Iowa or South Dakota, we find more fun places and great neighbors! Join us as we explore smaller, backyard places and “neighborhoods” that will help turn that itch to travel into a full-blow scratch that is within the realm of possibility!!

BackRoads of Portugal with Sagres Vacations
2020-06-24 14:00 - 15:00

The Power of Tourism as it relates to Civil Rights. Part 1 of a 3 part series
2020-06-25 11:00 - 12:00
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The Big Five team has access to some of the brightest minds, personalities that can share stories of their country’s own struggles with movements, either through first-hand accounts, or through an advanced education as a historian. Showing yet another power of tourism, we share these amazing people, who clients can meet while in country.
They are the Faces of Five.
On June 25th at 11am, meet Enrique Polo, Master of Agriculture Engineering in Peru and Master on Planning Regional Agriculture. He spent much of his career working with Peru and Colombia, with more than three decades in the agriculture area in Peru, serving as regional director of Agriculture Planning for Lambayeque and La Libertad States, and as secretary general of the National Institute for Agrarian Research. He worked with the United Nations International Institute of Agricultural Sciences in Colombia. His duties included organizing and training farmers for their improvement of farming equipment, land distribution, and training in better application of technology.

Destination Cruising with Celestyal Cruises, it is truly Greek to us!
2020-06-29 13:00 - 14:00, 2020-07-29 13:00 - 14:00
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At Celestyal we take pride in our Greek roots and heritage. Providing warm Eastern Mediterranean hospitality comes naturally as it runs deep in our DNA. We do not just cruise there, we proudly show you places where many of us are actually from. During this webinar, you will have an opportunity to meet one of our Greek head office staff members. Hosting this session live from Athens, Natasha Bakatselou, Manager Travel & Experience center will be providing some detailed insights about our immersive voyages, sharing insider knowledge which in turn is bound to create additional revenue opportunities for you!
Celestyal Cruises is the pre- eminent home-porting cruise operator in Greece serving the Greek Islands, Egypt, Israel, Turkey and Cyprus. We operate two mid-sized vessels; each one being cozy enough to provide genuine and highly- personalized services. The foundation of the company’s philosophy is the ‘destination’ being the hero. Every award-winning all-inclusive voyage delivers true cultural immersion as well as authentic, lifetime experiences both on board and onshore.
Prize Give Away: a 7- night Greek Island Cruise for 2

Visit Greece with Travel Exchange and… exchange smiles
2020-06-30 13:00 - 14:00
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Join Vassilis Kallivroussis of Travel Exchange Greece and Judy Hurst to learn about the largest independently owned Destination Management Company in Greece.
Travel Exchange currently represents more than 19 tour operators from all over the world, creating luxury tailor made itineraries and offering concierge services and co-ordinates 10% of the total number of charter flight arrivals to Greece. We also successfully operate specialized group tours and business conferences and incentives.
What we will discuss: We will introduce you to Travel Exchange and then present 9 destinations in Greece – from the less popular to those that are more well-known.
What you will learn:
– Key points and activities available in each location
– How to propose 2 specific itineraries to your clients that include motor yachts and/or villas.
At the end of the webinar, you will be able to:
Confidently offer your client the best experiences in Greece with a partner who has been operating in the country since 1986.

TAP into MARS & The Gaylord National - A Partnership Made in Travel Heaven
2020-06-30 14:00 - 14:30
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Join MARS rep, Kristen DeSimone and MARS Partner in Travel, Bill Griggs, Senior Sales Executive, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD, where they’ll cover a highlight of luxury Super Saver travel opportunities to fill your tour catalogs; designed by MARS, and all featuring the extravagant Gaylord National Harbor Resort & Convention Center, complete with its indulgent amenities, exciting location along the Potomac River in National Harbor, MD, and exclusive perk incentives created and included only in the MARS / Gaylord National Tour Packages.
These are the perfect tours for your 2020 Recovery packages and the high point travel packages for 2021. The packages featured in this webinar are offered to webinar participants first and are limited in quantity. Be the first to reserve your blocks before they’re opened to the general industry public and be a part of the travel industry revolution! #Travel-Is-Back!

Discovery Hotels with Sagres Vacations
2020-07-01 14:00 - 15:00

TAP into Mighty 5 from Salt Lake City Small Group Excursion
2020-07-07 14:00 - 14:30
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Explore five breathtaking national parks: Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon and Zion. These comprise the Utah Mighty 5. You’ll get a chance to explore them all on this 6-day guided tour in southern Utah. Join a small group of no more than 14 guests and a private guide on this week-long adventure. Hiking, scenic viewpoints, local eateries, hidden gems and other fantastic experiences await!

Luxury Experiences with Sagres Vacations
2020-07-08 14:00 - 15:00

Starbucks & Sundowners with The Emakoko
2020-07-09 11:00 - 12:00
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You are invited to join Liz Crookston of Bush and Beyond and Anthony & Emma Childs of The Emakoko for “Starbucks & Sundowners”.
Grab a cup of coffee, tea or your favourite beverage & come and join us while we go live from the Nairobi National Park in Kenya with Anthony & Emma Childs, owners of The Emakoko.
During our webinar you’ll learn about:
– Nairobi National Park, Kenya’s oldest national park and the only capitol national park in the world. The Park has the highest density of Black Rhino in the country & over 400 species of birds.
– How Anthony & Emma, designed & built their fabulous lodge, The Emakoko which is the perfect start to any Kenyan safari. Their motto is “start as you mean to go on” & they will tell you why.
– Patrick, The Emakoko’s amazing barman, will teach us all about Kenya’s famous “dawa” cocktail & might spill the secrets to what makes theirs so tasty!
This webinar will be full of information plus you’ll never know what we may see – Nairobi National Park is home to four of the Big Five!

INKATERRA -The Peruvian Rainforest
2020-07-14 13:00 - 14:00
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Join Judy Hurst to learn about 2019- TRAVEL + LEISURE AWARDS INKATERRA AS ONE OF THE WORLD’S BEST HOTEL BRANDS
Inkaterra is honored to be awarded #3 hotel brand in the world in Travel & Leisure’s Readers Choice awards.
What we will discuss:
– The Peruvian rain forest and the Inkaterra properties there- Reserva Amazonica and Hacienda Concepcion
What you will learn:
– What the Peruvian rain forest is all about and what experiences it offers
At the end of the webinar, you will be able to:
– Offer your clients a part of Peru they probably knew little about but would like to visit
Can’t make it? Register anyway! All registrants will get access to watch the webinar replay on demand at your own convenience.

TAP into Welcome to Napa of the North!
2020-07-14 14:00 - 14:30
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Welcome to Canada’s Napa Valley of the North! Join your official wine taster Jim Warren and explore the beautiful Okanagan Valley of British Columbia. This is home to over 450 wineries, acres of orchards, dozens of golf courses, 3 spectacular lakes, great resorts and a warm dry climate! Add in the rugged beauty of the Fraser River Canyon, a Hot Springs resort and you have the perfect group or personal vacation destination.

Aerolineas Argentinas takes you on a Culinary and Wine Tour
2020-07-15 13:00 - 14:00
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Brought to you by Travel Research Online.
Aerolineas Argentinas is the best way to Visit Argentina, with more connections, options and excellent service on board will make this experience memorable for your clients, through our three hubs: Ezeiza (EZE), Aeroparque (AEP), and Cordoba (COR) to the 37 domestic destinations withing Argentina.
Today we invite you to flight for different styles of Culinary and Wines Tours.
Traditional and innovative flavors coming from Buenos Aires kitchens
In the capital as well as in the province: red meats outstanding at grills, Creole traditional dishes merged with Spanish and Italian recipes… and new gourmet routes.
Buenos Aires reflects eclecticism at every corner. At meals time, the city has converted variety into integration. Each street in the city hides a culinary secret: traditional flavors speak of the Creole cuisine that absorbed the influence of the European immigration of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Enjoy together these amazing routes!

Yoga and Wellness in the Azores
2020-07-15 14:00 - 15:00

Ultra-Luxe Journeys to Colombia with Blue Parallel
2020-07-16 13:00 - 13:30
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Join Blue Parallel’s Colombia expert on a once-in-a-lifetime journey across this magical South American country. Our tailor-made trips here offer travelers the chance to horseback ride through lush valleys, snorkel in crystal-clear waters, and hike through cloud and pine forests.
Colorful Cartagena brims with colonial charm, while Bogota offers first-class dining, award-winning art, and pre-historic gold treasures. Fully relax on private boat excursions to the Rosario Islands; and in the Coffee Region, discover soaring wax palms before enjoying an exclusive coffee tasting. Other insider access experiences include gourmet picnics in spectacular settings and a unique stay at a private estate. In Colombia, each adventure-filled day starts with the world’s best cup of coffee and ends with sizzling salsa rhythms.

TAP into Visit France Without Leaving North America!
2020-07-21 14:00 - 14:30
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Join Atlantic Tours’ Gary Biddle for an overview of their tours to Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. Just off the coast of Newfoundland, this collection of islands aren’t part of the province, and they aren’t even part of Canada! Saint-Pierre and Miquelon are the last piece of French territory in North America, and while they share the climate and geography of Newfoundland, culturally they offer a completely different experience, a European experience! Enjoy French food, wine, music, and, of course, the romantic language! Discover the mystery of Saint-Pierre and its role in the prohibition era, as the island played host to colourful characters such as Al Capone. Watch for puffins during your cruise to Miquelon, visit Sailor’s Island and explore the boutiques of St-Pierre!

New Years in Madeira
2020-07-22 14:00 - 15:00

The Best Experiences Portugal
2020-07-23 13:00 - 14:00
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As clients will begin arriving in September, this webinar comes at the perfect time for you to learn about our latest Portugal recommendations, including new product to consider for small groups and finally a very special announcement about Valesa collaborations. For more than 40 years, Valesa has worked with a very talented team in Portugal and our wonderful client list (check our website) shows you we can create personalized journeys for individuals or groups.
Join me, Marcy Forman, Co-Owner of Valesa Cultural Services- Spain, Portugal, Morocco & France for this Portugal Exclusive Webinar. See why Valesa is the best local expert in Portugal, and how you can prepare your clients for a most authentic and enriching experience while maintaining Clean & Safe standards too.

TAP into Falling for Foliage in the Northeast
2020-07-28 14:00 - 14:30
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Drive through stunning scenery, take hikes, enjoy boat rides, taste maple syrup, stroll quaint villages or sit in a rocking chair on a porch. Less populated places and exciting experiences await!

Why Book with Sagres Vacations
2020-07-29 14:00 - 15:00

Bespoke, Private Experiences in Cities: Boston
2020-07-30 13:00 - 14:00
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Whether you are planning for a fabulous vacation in the upcoming months or an enjoyable trip in 2021, exclusive and private tours operated by experienced destination experts is the way to go! Based on the BTSQ Travel Health Protocols, we designed a series of refreshing private experiences in our major destination cities.
In this webinar, our Director of Sales Danielle Savarese will take you on a virtual excursion to the city of Boston, introducing all the exciting new experiences for your next trip. Attendees will get early access to our new Boston Product Binder & a beautiful photo album of BTSQ Secluded Destinations. The highlights of the webinar are:
• An update on Boston and new BTSQ Booking Policy
• Classic Discover Boston Tour
• No-Crowd After-Hour Tour of Old North Church
• VIP Whiskey Tour & Tasting at Boston Distillery
• Private Boston Dinner & Cooking Experience
• Exclusive Cycle Boat Tour of Boston
• Private Visit to the Sport Museum
• New! Paid Graffiti Virtual Tour
