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March 10, 2020 Talking Insurance In The World Of COVID-19

Travel agents often get more questions about travel insurance than almost anything else. Clients have concerns about pre-existing conditions. They want to understand what the fine print means — and they want to be sure they will not only get proper care at their destination, but be transported back home if required.
In these times when the terms Coronavirus or COVID-19 are in the news, travellers are especially concerned.
Asking questions like: “What will I be covered for if I am denied boarding at the airport after having paid for their trips? What happens if they are quarantined at their destination?”
In this week’s issue of Canadian Travel Press, Voices of Travel host, Ron Pradinuk will clarify the answers to these questions and more in his conversation with Will McAleer, the executive director of The Travel Health Insurance Association of Canada (THIA).
Pradinuk and McAleer will dig deep into this issue and others, including the impact of the Ontario government’s decision to no longer reimburse travellers for hospital or doctor services when they are out of country. Will other provinces follow and how much of an impact will it likely make on costs to their clients?
Travel agents need to know the answers to these questions and this podcast will help them serve their clients better.
So take a listen by going to https://www.travelpress.com/talking-insurance-in-the-world-of-covid-19/#.XmeW5KhKgdU
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February 21, 2020 Discover the rivers of the world with Uniworld

When it comes to river cruising no cruise line gets more favourable reviews and accolades than Uniworld Boutique River Cruises. As increasing numbers of travellers expand their preferences to choose river cruising to explore the cities and countries of the world so too has Uniworld with its continued introduction of Super Ships to its fleet.
Cruisers are looking for more comfort and luxury in the ships they choose — and the Uniworld fleet of all-suite ships is where they are finding the greatest satisfaction.
In this issue, Voices of Travel host, Ron Pradinuk talks with Michelle Palma, vice-president of field sales for North America of Uniworld Boutique River Cruises. Together, they will guide listeners through the rivers of the world, and take you inside Uniworld vessels — underscoring why this company — under the Travel Corporation group of companies umbrella — has found success and domination in its category, without using the traditional media others rely upon.
Uniworld markets its products through travel agents and advisors, the listeners and readers of Baxter Media/Canadian Travel Press.
So relax and enjoy as we discover and learn more about the finest river ships you will find anywhere.
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February 10, 2020Discover The Wonders Of Alaska With Holland America
Whether you talk with people who have never cruised or who have been on many ships around the world, most will say that the one destination that is always on their priority or to do list is Alaska. Holland America has been taking passengers to Alaska for over 70 years, sailing there even before Alaska became a US state.
This week, Voices of Travel host, Ron Pradinuk explores the itineraries and the ships of Holland America that will be sailing to and around Alaska this season.
Of particular interest to Canadian travel agents, Pradinuk’s guest Denella Ri’chard, senior director for trade engagement and onboard sales will introduce one of HAL’s newest ships, the Koningsdam with its 2020 season Vancouver departures.
Ri’chard will talk about:
The great culinary chefs who plan HAL menus.
The great sounds on the ship’s Music Walk.
And the unrivalled experience of sailing up to a glacier for the first time.
Holland America has 3,500 employees stationed in Alaska, ensuring travel agent clients will be serviced to perfection when they choose Holland America for their Alaskan journey.
So sit back and enjoy this week’s Voices of Travel as it sets sail to Alaska with Holland America.
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January 13, 2020 Discover Alaska with Princess, Holland America
They are the destination leaders together offering more than half of the cruises being offered to Alaska. Princess Cruises and Holland America have the itineraries, the experience and the quality which has made them the first choice to Alaska for cruises.
In this edition of Voices of Travel, host Ron Pradinuk talks with John Chernesky, senior vice-president for North American sales and travel trade for both Princess Cruises and Cunard.
Often described as the last frontier, Alaska cruises keep growing in popularity year after year. The combined land and sea voyages have taken Alaska travel to new heights and these two companies have been the proven leaders as attested to by rave reviews and media recognition.
And in this show, you’ll learn about the Princess Cruise’s Best. Sale. Ever. And you’ll understand why the market that Holland America attracts, which is somewhat different than that of Princess, has proven to be a continual winner as well.
Relax and enjoy as we set sail to Alaska with Princess Cruises and Holland America.
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28min
January 03, 2020 Agents discover the wonders of Flanders

Canadian John McCrae may have created permanent identity for the Flanders region of Belgium with his now worldwide famous poem from World War I.
However from a tourism perspective, Belgium is often viewed as the pass through place between Amsterdam and Paris. Brussels, because of its headquarters for the UN and other major organizations will get its share of stopovers, but the real Belgium—the fascinating cities in the Flanders region do not get their fair share.
In this Voices of Travel podcast, host Ron Pradinuk will take you through a journey of Ghent, Bruges, Antwerp, Mechelen and even the Brussels you may not know about. Who better to convince travel agents that these are places which should be high on their destination recommendation lists, than other agents?
Pradinuk, a former travel agent himself, was able to join a familiarization tour put on by Visit Flanders–and hosted by Marco Frank, Trade Manager for Canada and the United States of Visit Flanders.
Listen to the travel agent voices from Canadian, the US and one Mexico agent who works with an American agency. As they relate their own from the heart experiences, you too will come to appreciate why it should be added as a must visit for people travelling to Europe.
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December 06, 2019 Tracking the trends in 2020
As we approach the end of 2019, it is natural to wonder what lies ahead.
In this our last Voices of Travel podcast for the year, host Ron Pradinuk will talk with some of the predictors of the future to try and pull aside some of the curtains of uncertainty. He’ll examine two research studies — and talk with a representative from one province who will definitely be celebrating.
American Express Global Business Travel has released its report on business conferences and meetings for the coming year.
While it does not suggest major celebrations, it looks like 2020 will still welcome a year of growth.
The Province of Manitoba will be the first of three provinces who will celebrate their 150th year since joining the confederation.
The province will be busy throughout the 52 weeks of 2020 with a steady stream of activities, highlighted by a performance by an international rock and roll back from the past. While Pradinuk is not sure which one it is, he has certainly been trying to guess who.
On the consumer side, the online travel giant, Booking.com, has put forward a series of predicted trends that seem to evolve quickly, which all travel professionals should be examining closely.
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41min
December 02, 2019 Discover El Paso And Texas’ Wild West

A few months ago a stranger entered El Paso and wreaked havoc on the quiet, peaceful town. While this terrible event initially tore the city apart, in days, weeks and months following, it has created an even stronger bond between the people who live there.
Early press reports created the impression that El Paso was not a safe city. Yet for the last number of years it has been judged one of the safest cities with a population under 500,000 in America.
Voices of Travel host Ron Pradinuk recently visited El Paso and other areas of West Texas and in this issues podcast, you’ll hear about the people, the historic missions that paint a picture of El Paso’s early beginnings.
And through his guests from El Paso guest, listeners will learn how close the economic bonds are between it and the border Mexican state of Juarez.
Travelling further afield, Pradinuk will take you to the areas near Bib Bend National Park. Visit a real old time ghost town and see how a massive resort complex has helped bring jobs and prosperity to the towns of Lajitas and nearby Terlingua.
Dramatic vistas, Wild West towns, and raft rides on the Rio Grande make this a tourist destination travel agents will want to find out more about.
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November 18, 2019 Discover The Palladium Hotel Group
It’s a Spanish company with European brands that are favourites for travellers from around the world.
Canadians may not be aware of all the brand names under the Palladium Hotel Group of properties in Europe — such as the Ayre hotels or the newer Only You and Blessed Hotels, which are members of the Leading Hotels of the World.
Canadian travel agents are much more aware of the adults only Palladium and TRS (The Royal Suites) properties in Mexico and the Caribbean.
In this week’s Voices of Travel, host Ron Pradinuk talks with Sonia Casaubon, the senior manager of tour operation in Canada for the Palladium Group.
The Palladium Group has done so many upgrades and improvements in their sun destination properties, of which travel agents may not be aware.
Casaubon will talk about the new dining and activity options at many of the properties, and she will provide an overview of the significant changes that have made the properties even more desirable for Canadians looking for the perfect place for their next vacation.
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October 21, 2019 Parks Canada: A World of Wonders to Discover

Travel agents are often booking their clients into the major urban centres around Canada. They are often the first stop for vacationers because they are the transportation centres and the hub for many of the most interesting tourist attractions of the province.
At the same time, even while staying primarily in a city, travellers still want to experience the great outdoors.
In every province there is a national part within easy driving distance of its most major city centre. Parks Canada is charged with maintaining these parks and creating a liaisons between the public and the travel trade.
In this issue, Voices of Travel host Ron Pradinuk talks with Guy Theriault, who is the man responsible for travel trade relations and well as public relations for Parks Canada throughout the country.
Together, they’ll discuss some of the national parks that are within easy driving distance of a major city in each province.
Agents will learn about how they can work with Parks Canada and discover how modern today’s national parks are in their offerings to the general public.
Whether its solitude visitors want or a community within a park, listerners learn about them all in this week’s Voices of Travel.
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29min
October 09, 2019 Say Fore for the Myrtle Beach World Amateur

Sports travel can be a major source of revenue for travel agents. Some agencies specialize in sending their clients to the major events that take place around the world — such as the Olympics, Soccer’s World Cup or The Masters golf tournament in Augusta Georgia.
Others are sending professional and non-professional teams to the places where they compete for prizes large and small.
In this issue, Voices of Travel, host Ron Pradinuk takes readers on a tour of a different sporting event which may be a boon for travel agents.
It’s the Myrtle Beach World Amateur handicap tournament where, as tournament director Scott Tomesello says: “The everyday golfer can participate and feel like a tour player over 72 holes, just like a PGA Tour event. It is golf by morning and party by night in the golf capital of the world. What more could you ask for?”
It is promoted as the largest and most fun golf tournament on the planet. It is played on 60 of Myrtle Beach’s best courses. And the 19th hole held in the Myrtle Beach Convention Centre is about free food, beverages and meeting the best known golf celebrities in the United States.
Over 3,200 golfers gather in Myrtle Beach from Canada, the USA as well as over 20 other countries to compete against others of their own age and skill level.
In 2020, its 37th year, the World Am, as it is referred to, will attract even more participants in an event that runs like clockwork, and where once you pay your registration fee you will hardly have to reach into your wallet again.
It is an event for men, women and the entire family. For travel agents it represents a tremendous opportunity for sales.
So if you want to find out more about Myrtle Beach’s World Am, just take a listen to the conversation.
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FAQs about Voices of Travel:

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The podcast currently has 54 episodes available.