TORONTO — Avalon Waterways and ACTA are teaming up once again to host the European River Cruise Summit for the second year in a row.

Scheduled to depart on Oct. 28, 2024, the Summit will welcome 130 Canadian travel advisors aboard the Avalon Illumination as it sails the ‘Danube Dreams’ itinerary through Europe’s heartland.

Advisors can register for a chance to take part here before the deadline date of April 8, 2024.

The announcement of the 2024 summit comes on the heels of the inaugural river cruise summit that took place in late 2023 along the Rhine River with 125 Canadian travel advisors aboard the Avalon Vista.

“We’re doing it again!” said Denise Harper, senior director of sales for Globus family of brands, parent company of Avalon Waterways. “There’s nothing like having advisors onboard with us to experience river cruising first-hand and see for themselves what makes Avalon Waterways special. From award-winning Panorama Suites with beds facing the view and complimentary Happy Hours on board, to passion-packed adventures in port thanks to included Avalon Choice excursions, this summit welcomes Canadian advisors to learn more about river cruising and Avalon, while also investing in their own profitability with workshops and networking seasons.”

Wendy Paradis, ACTA President, added: “Providing high-quality, experiential learning and professional development opportunities for Canadian travel advisors is a key pillar for ACTA. The feedback about our 2023 European River Cruise Summit with Avalon Waterways was tremendous. Interested advisors shouldn’t wait to register for this incredible opportunity!”

The 2024 travel advisor-only Cruise Summit will set sail in Budapest and last eight days. Advisors will enjoy ‘Classic,’ ‘Discovery’ and ‘Active’ Avalon Choice excursions, and participate in onboard workshops and special events before disembarking in Vilshofen, Germany. They’ll also get the chance to meet one-on-one with representatives from Manulife and Air Canada.

Advisors who are selected to set sail on the 2024 summit will be invited to share their full details and provide a nominal, non-refundable deposit of $250 on/after April 22, 2024. Selected advisors will also need to complete a new educational program offered by the Globus family of brands in order to attend.

The cost for the cruise is $1,300 (based on double occupancy), which includes pre-paid gratuities and port charges. All other details, including air options, will be shared with selected travel advisors, post-registration.

Only ACTA member travel advisors will be considered to attend. Advisors who are not currently ACTA members can submit their membership application at www.acta.ca/membership.

To register for the 2024 European River Cruise Summit, click here. For more information email summit@globusfamily.com.