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  • The Travel Show – September 30, 2024
    2024/09/30

    Segment 1: (00:00)

    · Welcome. Introduce Carlos Fida & John Potter

    · Travel Show sponsored by NCL & MCT

    · Breaking news: DL announces SLC-ICN non-stop starting June 12, 2025

    · MCT exclusive NCL promotion with Signature pre-paid gratuities for guest 1-2, balcony & above, book by Sept. 30, Sail Away category not applicable. New FIT res only. Applicable to NCL Miami.

    · John Potter: what travel destinations/experiences are people calling about?

    Segment 2: (00:11)

    · Mitch Platt, Strategic BDM, Azamara Cruises (call in)

    Segment 3: (00:18)

    · New study shows travel can slow effects of aging

    · Don’t put off traveling

    · Do it while you can, Go while you can story

    · New MCT group: Sept. 26-Oct. 4, 2025. 9-days/8-nights. Inside lead rate: $761 ($474 + $287 tax/fees)

    Segment 4: (00:31)

    · Disney update

    · Disneyland gets 6 new rides & attractions

    Segment 5: (00:38)

    · Hawaii & Mexico all-inclusive resorts

    · Mexico limits one device, not multiple

    · Carlos Fida: South America stories & destination information

    Segment 6: (00:49)

    · New RCCL policy banning multi-plug devices listed on RCCL.com, see prohibited items

    · RCCL clarified that devices that have multi-USB plugs are okay

    · Nancy Volmer, Director of Communication & Marketing, SLC Intl Airport (will call in)
    - October 22 Central Tunnel open
    - 5 more Delta gates open in terminal B

    Segment 7: (00:57)

    · MCT group: Christmas Market Cruise, Dec 4-11, 2024, AmaWaterways, NUE-BUD

    · Good times at BNA Airport

    · Cruise Night With Viking Cruises: Oct 16: SGU, 3pm at MCT office; Oct 17: SLC, 6pm at MCT office

    · MCT group: Thailand & Vietnam, October 30-Nov. 15, 2025

    Segment 8: (01:10)

    · Park ‘n Jet 20% discount

    · MCT group: Scotland, Wales, & England including Scotland Military Tattoo Festival (biggest bagpipes & drum corps festival in the world, held inside Edinburgh Castle), August 11-21, 2025

    · Book Alaska 2025 now

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  • The Travel Show – September 23, 2024
    2024/09/24

    Segment 1: (00:00)

    · Welcome

    · Travel Show sponsored by NCL & MCT

    · MCT Viking cruise nights were a great success

    - Viking promotions extended for a week

    - With each Viking booking, Morris Columbus Travel will give back to the Utah Symphony

    · NCL's Free at Sea promotion

    · Woman burned at Yellowstone

    Segment 2: (00:11)

    · Passenger becomes violent after not being allowed to board a plane with a hammer

    · United announces Starlink access on their flights

    Segment 3: (00:18)

    · MMET group tours: cruises vs land tours

    - 2025 Australia & New Zealand Cruise with Larry Gelwix, February 15-28, 2025

    - 2025 Iceland to London NCL Cruise with Larry Gelwix, June 12-22, 2025

    - 2025 Exploring the Wonders of Iceland and Norway with Michael Phillips, September 19-30, 2025

    - 2025 Mediterranean Cruise with Anthony Sweat + Rome Pre-tour & Athens Post-tour, May 22 - June 3, 2025

    - 2025 Journey of the Apostles + LDS Rome Temple with Tim Taggart, April 7-17, 2025

    - 2025 Venice, Croatia & Montenegro on the Royal Clipper, July 19-26, 2025

    Segment 4: (00:31)

    · Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines are merging

    · RCCL ads adaptor plug to prohibited list

    · Man deploys emergency slide while looking for the restroom on a flight

    Segment 5: (00:38)

    · New Tour Announced: Thailand, Vietnam, & Loy Krathong, October 30 - November 16, 2025

    Segment 6: (00:49)

    · Carlos Fida

    · Latin America FIT & solo travel

    Segment 7: (00:57)

    · What we love about travel

    · A class action lawsuit has been filed against traffic-blocking protests

    · Secret airfares available when bundling with a travel advisor

    Segment 8: (01:10)

    · Park ‘n Jet 20% discount

    · MCT “Tattoo Festival” tour (Scotland, Wales, & Ireland), August 11-21, 2025

    · Last call, 2 spaces left: MCT group Ecuador & Galapagos, Oct. 11-22, 2024

    · Alaska 2025, MCT group, Aug 23-30, 2025; YVR-ANC

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  • The Travel Show – September 14, 2024
    2024/09/16

    Segment 1: (00:00)

    · Welcome

    · Travel Show sponsored by NCL & MCT

    · Real ID is finally May 7, 2025

    Segment 2: (00:11)

    · Still lovin’ Europe & the UK? MCT group Iceland to London, June 12-22, 2025

    · What do we love about visiting the UK?

    Segment 3: (00:18)

    · MCT “Tattoo Festival” tour (Scotland, Wales, & Ireland), August 11-21, 2025

    · Family history from the UK

    Segment 4: (00:31)

    · Carlos Fida

    · Latin America FIT & solo travel, Cuzco fun facts

    · Last call: MCT group Ecuador & Galapagos, Oct. 11-22, 2024

    Segment 5: (00:38)

    · What do you think? How airlines assign hotels for displaced travelers. Shocking!

    · One of life’s biggest regrets survey (a top regret, did not travel more)

    Segment 6: (00:49)

    · Reiner Marks, Business Development Manager, Viking Cruises (call in)

    Segment 7: (00:57)

    · Alaska 2025, MCT group, Aug 23-30, 2025; YVR-ANC

    · Asaptickets.com update (Turkmenistan)

    Segment 8: (01:10)

    · Park ‘n Jet 20% discount

    · Festa Italiana, Sept 14-15 at The Gateway

    · MCT cruise group: “British Isles & France” July 7-20, 2025

    · Quick reminder: Christmas Market Cruise on the Danube, Dec 4-11, 2024; 2 cabins left

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    1 時間 15 分
  • The Travel Show – September 7, 2024
    2024/09/16

    Segment 1: (00:00)

    · Welcome

    · Travel Show sponsored by NCL & MCT. Introduce Wendy Fracchia.

    · Upcoming Viking Events: Sept 19th Ogden at the Union Grill, Sept 20th symphony at Abravanel Hall

    · “When I Travel” – why I love traveling, benefits of travel

    · Wendy: why travel with a MCT group?

    Segment 2: (00:11)

    · Ginny Tujague, Strategic Account Manager, RCCL (call in)

    Segment 3: (00:18)

    · 2025 Africa “Great Migration” safaris, MCT groups: July 20-31 (Gelwix) & July 30-Aug 9

    · Questions to ask before you book your safari

    · Travel Scams

    o Airline ticket sellers (example USA-BKK $477, Google airline res #s, if you have a problem, who do you deal with. Use a reputable travel agency.

    · “Festa Italiana”, Sept. 14-15 at the SLC Gateway. (will call in)

    Segment 4: (00:31)

    · Just 3-1/2 months or 109 days till Christmas. What are your Christmas traditions?

    · MCT group, “Christmas Markets on the Rhine”, Dec 4-11, 2024

    Segment 5: (00:38)

    · What is the “Aloha Spirit”? What is the pull/attraction of Hawaii?

    · Hawaii & Mexico all-inclusive specials

    · What would you do? (Hotel guest walks into room and catches housemaid using her lip gloss)

    Segment 6: (00:49)

    · Andrew Bruning, Director of Sales & Marketing, Regent Seven Seas Cruises (call in)

    Segment 7: (00:57)

    · Wendy Fracchia: highlighting some of our MCT group tours, including, but not limited to:

    o Scotland Military Tattoo: Scotland, Wales, & England (August 2025)

    o Star Clipper Croatia (July 2025)

    o Turkey with Tim Taggart: Journey of the Apostles & LDS Rome Temple Visit” (April 2025)

    o British Isles & France cruise/tour (July 2025)

    o Iceland to London cruise/tour: Iceland, Norway, Netherlands, Belgium, & England (June 2025)

    o MCT Alaska cruise with Gelwix (August 2025)

    o LDS church history tours (2025)

    Segment 8: (01:10)

    · Bob Grove: roadtrippinwithbob.com (call in)

    · Fall foliage drives

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  • The Travel Show – August 31, 2024
    2024/09/03

    Segment 1: (00:00)

    · Welcome

    · Travel Show sponsored by NCL & MCT. Welcome Carlos Fida.

    · Africa highlights

    · Questions to ask before booking your African safari

    Segment 2: (00:11)

    · Joseph Barney-Explora Journeys

    Segment 3: (00:18)

    · MCT group: “Scotland Military Tattoo: Scotland, England, Wales”, August 11-21; Paris post option

    · Traveling as a family

    · What to know when traveling in Japan

    · MCT group cruise/tour: “The Empire of Japan & Korea”, May 6-16, 2025

    Segment 4: (00:31)

    · What is unique about South America

    · Call-in about Kenyan safari

    Segment 5: (00:38)

    · United Airlines poised to strike?

    · Hawaii specials

    · Must-sees in South America

    Segment 6: (00:49)

    · Must-sees in South America

    · MCT group: “Ecuador & Galapagos” with Carlos Fida, Oct 11-23, 2024

    Segment 7: (00:57)

    · Delta Airlines is bringing high-speed WIFI to their flights

    · MCT group: KEF-LON, June 12-22, 2025 on the Norwegian Prima

    · MCT cruise/tour group: “British Isles” England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, & France. July 7-20, 2025

    Segment 8: (01:10)

    · Upcoming Viking Events: Sept 19th Ogden at the Union Grill, Sept 20th symphony at Abravanel Hall

    · Frontier golden travel pass

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    1 時間 15 分
  • The Travel Show – August 24, 2024
    2024/08/26

    Segment 1: (00:00)

    · Welcome

    · Travel Show sponsored by NCL & MCT. Welcome Wendy Fracchia.

    · Greetings from Kenya

    · Serengeti highlights

    · Questions to ask before booking your African safari

    Segment 2: (00:11)

    · Benefits of group travel

    · All our MCT groups are great, but what are some of Wendy’s unique tours

    Segment 3: (00:18)

    · DL will no longer use the phrase, “Ladies & Gentleman” and why

    · How to get the best foreign currency exchange rate. Larry’s 5% rule.

    · Cruising is statistically the safest form of travel

    · NCL cruise promo is back!

    Segment 4: (00:31)

    · Christmas traditions

    · MCT group “Christmas Markets on the Danube”, Dec 4-11, 2024

    Segment 5: (00:38)

    · MCT 2025 “Great Migration” dates: July 20-31(LG) & July 30-Aug 09

    · Why I love SE Asia. Yes, there will be a Jan 2026 “Thailand & the Legends of Siam & Angkor Wat”

    · Rome fun facts

    · MCT group “Splendors of Italy”, April 4-14, 2025

    Segment 6: (00:49)

    · MCT group: “Scotland Military Tattoo: Scotland, England, Wales”, August 11-21; Paris post option

    · Upcoming Viking Events: Sept 19th Ogden at the Union Grill, Sept 20th symphony at Abravanel Hall

    · Benefits of family travel (Wendy)

    Segment 7: (00:57)

    · Viking Cruise $200 OBVC offer

    · AmaWaterways wine appreciation cruises, save up to 20% off, book by Sept. 30, 2024

    · Travel stories: Emily West Minister Abbey, Grandma Kava, Uncle Dean

    Segment 8: (01:10)

    · AA strike?

    · MCT cruise/tour group: “British Isles” England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, & France. July 7-20, 2025

    · Park ‘n Jet 20% discount, go to morriscolumbus.com, click on Resources

    · MCT group: “Ecuador & Galapagos” with Carlos Fida, Oct 11-23, 2024

    · Recap & review

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    1 時間 17 分
  • The Travel Show – August 17, 2024
    2024/08/19

    Segment 1: (00:00)

    · Welcome

    · Travel Show sponsored by NCL & MCT

    · Beware of ancillary fees, calculate into your total cost

    · Marriott’s, “The Clancy Hotel” in SF is now charging $91++ for parking

    · RCCL Ovation & Quantum are coming to LA

    Segment 2: (00:11)

    · Derek Lloyd, VP Agency Sales, North America, NCL (call in)

    Segment 3: (00:18)

    · Viking cruise night & Utah Symphony: Sept. 20. MCT tickets just $10, but tkts are limited

    · MCT Group: “Scotland Military Tattoo: Scotland, Wales, & England”, Aug 10-21, 2025

    · The Tragedy of Queen Liliuokalani: the Last Hawaiian Monarch

    Segment 4: (00:31)

    · Tim Taggart host of “Egypt Discovery Tour & Nile Cruise”, Nov. 9-18, 2024 (call in)

    Segment 5: (00:38)

    · Rhine River cruise group review (focus on AMS, Strasberg, & Riquewhir)

    · MCT Group: “Christmas Markets on the Danube”, Dec 4-11, 2024

    · Give the gift of travel with MCT gift certificates

    · 10 most expensive cities to live in in the world

    Segment 6: (00:49)

    · Troy Witt, “Great Migration Safari” tour leader reporting on recent trip (call in)

    · Questions to ask before booking your Africa safari

    Segment 7: (00:57)

    · MCT “Great Migration Safari” 2025 dates: July 20-31 & July 30-Aug 09

    · Gelwix will host the July 20-31, 2025, safari

    · Airline telephone scams

    · Book your 20235 Alaska cruise now! Space is getting tight & Alaska fun facts

    · MCT Alaska 2025 cruise/tour: August 23-30 hosted by Larry Gelwix

    · Hawaii & Mexico: air/hotel specials

    · Park ‘n Jet 20% discount, morriscolumbus.com/resources

    Segment 8: (01:10)

    · Viking cruise night & Utah Symphony: Sept. 20. MCT tickets just $10, but tkts are limited

    · MCT Group: “The Empire of Japan & Korea”, May 6-16, 2025

    · MCT Group: “Iceland to London” cruise/tour: June 12-22, 2025

    · Next week in Africa

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    1 時間 16 分
  • The Travel Show - August 10, 2024
    2024/08/12

    Segment 1: (00:00)

    · Welcome

    · Travel Show sponsored by NCL & MCT

    · Greetings from Zurich, Switzerland. Rhine River cruise highlights

    · Cruising is the safest form of travel

    · Which cruise line is best

    · How to get the best foreign currency exchange rates

    Segment 2: (00:11)

    · When traveling abroad always learn some basic phrases & know signage

    Segment 3: (00:18)

    · Dann Hone. Update on Israel & the Holy Land. (call in)

    Segment 4: (00:31)

    · Dann Hone - BYU Israel program

    · Japan fun facts

    · MCT group: “The Empire of Japan & Korea”, May 6-16, 20235

    Segment 5: (00:38)

    · Why we love Polynesia, the South Pacific, & Hawaii

    · Are there really “Secret Airfares” to Hawaii and other vacation destinations?

    · MCT group cruise/tour: British Isles, Julyn7-20, 2025

    Segment 6: (00:49)

    · What to do? My dog ate my passport and I’m leaving now!

    · The wonders of Thailand

    Segment 7: (00:57)

    · Travel trivia

    · Strasbourg highlights & fun facts

    · New rules for airline compensation for flight delays & cancellations

    · Know your local laws - silly laws still in effect

    Segment 8: (01:10)

    · Book your Alaska cruise now

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    1 時間 17 分