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Viking firms orders for four more cruise ships at Fincantieri Fincantieri extends its long-running series of newbuilds for Viking, which confirmed four more orders based on six options from a May 2018 contract. Full article

Australasian cruise industry getting back on an even keel First, there was the August 18 annual conference of the New Zealand Cruise Association, then, on August 25, Cruise Lines International Association Australasia’s Cruise360 and on Thursday the Australian Cruise Association’s conference — all on hold since 2019. Full article Chukka plans historical eco-adventure at Antigua's Fort Barrington Chukka Caribbean Adventures entered into an agreement with the government of Antigua and Barbuda to develop Fort Barrington into a historical eco-adventure attraction. Full article CLIA's Joel Katz delivers buoyant outlook for state of the Australasian cruise industry The Australasian cruise industry is stronger than ever and has made remarkable progress in rising to the challenges, Joe Katz, MD of Cruise Lines International Association Australasia, told the Australian Cruise Association annual conference in Townsville on Thursday. Full article Carnival CEO Weinstein names successors to Montgomery, Frizzell, reporting changes Jerry Montgomery, global chief human resources officer, and Roger Frizzell, chief communications officer, will be retiring from Carnival Corp. & plc this fall after assisting the transition of their successors. Full article Nancy Houley leads sustainable development at Cruise the Saint Lawrence Port of Québec veteran Nancy Houley joined Cruise the Saint Lawrence in the new role of director, sustainable development. Full article New French cruise line CFC to revive long sea voyages Compagnie Française de Croisières (CFC), officially launched today in Paris, will cater to lovers of long sea voyages. Full article COO Neil Palomba will be leaving Carnival Cruise Line Neil Palomba, EVP and chief operations officer at Carnival Cruise Line, will be leaving at the end of the fiscal year (end November). Full article  Source:  Seatrade Cruise NewsSeatrade Cruise News