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	Cruiser survey results point to strong short- to mid-term demand

Results from the inaugural ocean cruisers survey from Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics company, reveal that cruisers in general, and younger generations in particular, are enthusiastic about cruise vacations, boding well for future cruise demand.

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	Seatrade Cruise reveals finalists for first F&B@Sea awards The finalists of Seatrade Cruise’s prestigious F&B@Sea awards taking place in Miami next month have been named, each one a pioneer in their field. Full article

	NCL, Princess, Celebrity, Ritz-Carlton leaders on New Presidents Panel A 'New Presidents Panel' at Seatrade Cruise Global stars Norwegian Cruise Line's David Herrera, Princess Cruises' John Padgett, Celebrity Cruises' Laura Hodges Bethge and The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's Ernesto Fara. Full article

	Carnival previews Celebration Key's Paradise Plaza, Calypso Lagoon Carnival Cruise Line's Celebration Key will welcome passengers at Paradise Plaza, while Calypso Lagoon will provide an adult-friendly experience. Full article

	Extending cabotage to small cruise ships would benefit Chile, Conosur tells lawmakers Allowing foreign-flag passenger ships of all sizes to operate domestic cruises would benefit Chile, Southern Cone Ports Corp. (Conosur) leaders told lawmakers. Full article

	Royal Caribbean/CTI win the bid to operate Barcelona's Terminal G Royal Caribbean Group won the tender to construct and operate Barcelona’s Terminal G, the seventh and last terminal at Adossat Pier. Full article

	Costa, MSC, CLIA express concern over the future of cruising in Venice Cruise Lines International Association, Costa Cruises and MSC Cruises shared their concern over the future of cruising in Venice and the Adriatic. Full article

	Massara shipyard floats out Nile riverboat Viking Hathor Cairo's Massara shipyard floated out Viking Hathor, set to debut in August on the Nile River. Full article

	Virgin Voyages extends WFH cruise pass to a second ship on high demand Virgin Voyages extended its 'Summer Season Pass,' enabling travelers to 'work from helm' — a spin on work from home — to a second ship in the Mediterranean. Full article

Silversea adds a third pricing option, the pared-down 'essential' fare Silversea Cruises introduced a voyage-only 'essential' fare and made its 'port-to-port' fare available for all voyages and eligible for the same promotions and savings as the all-inclusive 'door-to-door' fare. Full article

HX going all-inclusive as standard from autumn HX will transition to an all-inclusive product starting with Antarctica and Galápagos voyages departing in October, then as standard across the whole fleet, covering all destinations, from November. Full article

Italy projects 13.8m cruise passengers this year Italy is forecast to receive 13.8m passengers this year across 5,200 cruise calls. Full article

CLIA repeats call for ETS revenue to be invested in green technologies Cruise Lines International Association repeated calls for revenue generated from the European Union’s Emissions Trading System to be invested in supporting the transition to greener fuels at CLIA Cruise Week. Full article

Bids for American Queen Voyages' vessels close March 25 Bids are being accepted for the American Queen Voyages vessels until 4 p.m. CT March 25. Full article

Les Roches, Silversea partner on new cruise management diploma Les Roches, the Spanish hospitality management academy, partnered with Silversea Cruises on a postgraduate diploma in cruise line management. Full article

	Master chefs Barale, Quaretti succeed Jacques Pepin at Oceania Cruises French master chefs Eric Barale and Alexis Quaretti were promoted to executive culinary directors at Oceania Cruises, succeeding the legendary Jacques Pépin. Full article

	Meyer Werft lays the keel for 2025's Disney Destiny Meyer Werft held a keel-laying ceremony for 2025's Disney Destiny, whose design theme is 'heroes and villains.' Full article

	Royal Caribbean drops Labadee from 14 more cruises Labadee in Haiti remains off the charts for Royal Caribbean International cruises, now through April 28 departures on three ships. Full article

	Cruise start-up Positive Polar aims to open bookings this summer Cruise start-up Positive Polar is looking to launch operations as soon as possible with bookings slated to open this summer. Full article

	Celebrity Infinity gains The Retreat Lounge, sunset suites Celebrity Infinity emerged from a modernization with improved facilities for suite guests and new sunset suites located aft with large balconies. Full article