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A&K Travel Group takes a stake in Galápagos operator Ecoventura A&K Travel Group, the owner of Abercrombie & Kent, Crystal Cruises and Cox & Kings, formed a partnership with Santiago Dunn and his Galápagos travel company, Ecoventura. Full article Starlink’s LEO is ‘a game changer,’ says Hurtigruten Expeditions’ VP Group IT Jon Grunnan Hurtigruten Expeditions’ VP Group IT (CIO) Jon Grunnan has described SpaceX’s Starlink low earth orbit (LEO) technology as a ‘game changer’ for broadband connectivity at sea. Full article Mark Lockwood advances to new role at The Yacht Portfolio The Yacht Portfolio appointed Mark Lockwood to the newly created role of chief brand operations officer. Full article New video highlights Great Lakes' expedition cruise experience The Great Lakes offer 'a world of exploration as you've never known before,' according to a new video for expedition cruise operators. Full article

MSC Cruises expanding to fourth US homeport, Galveston, confirms terminal talks MSC Cruises continues its US growth with plans to homeport in Galveston and confirmed negotiations for a cruise terminal there. Full article   Carnival Corp. sees results from significantly higher marketing spend Carnival Corp. & plc continues a 'significant step up' in advertising which paid dividends during November with record bookings for some brands. Full article Carnival Corp. 5-ship orderbook 'lowest in decades': Weinstein Carnival Corp. & plc has just five ships on order for delivery through 2025. Full article

Bahamas leaders turn out for Calypso Cove cruise port on Long Island Bahamian leaders and independent developer Azul Destinations ceremonially broke ground today for Calypso Cove, a new cruise port on Long Island. Full article

Veteran captains return to Crystal Cruises Crystal Cruises, now part of the A&K Travel Group, appointed veteran captains to usher in Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony's return to operations. Full article Hotel brands go to sea, year's most-read stories, 2023's new cruise ships and more Hotel brands going to sea feature on the cover of Seatrade Cruise Review's December issue, just out. Full article Katina Athanasiou moves to Celebrity as VP sales, Joe Leon steps up at Silversea Katina Athanasiou is joining Celebrity Cruises as VP sales, the Americas, with Joe Leon taking on expanded sales oversight at Silversea Cruises. Full article Seatrade Cruise News Latest Headlines