The US State Department, represented by Rachel Arndt, deputy assistant secretary for Passport Services, Bureau of Consular Affairs, received the Seatrade Cruise Outstanding Contribution Award during the Seatrade Cruise Global opening keynote session.
Getting into a cruise career is hard, said Mark Lockwood, chief brand operations officer, Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. ‘But strive to make your voice heard every day’ and with that courage, ‘you’ll stand out from the pack.’
The black-tie affair isn't dead in luxury cruising, but a shift to baby boomers as the main clientele has redefined what the lines are serving up to their customers.
Transcend Cruises, a charter-only river cruise company launched at Seatrade Cruise Global last year, will start up earlier than planned by chartering a Riverside Luxury Cruises vessel this season.
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), a powerhouse in cargo shipping, is taking a big leap in cruising, growing its fleet and branching into the international market.
Self-described ‘superbrand’ for older people (over 50) in the UK, Saga plc returned to profit on an underlying basis in 2022, but its overall bottom line was hit by a £269m writedown of its insurance business because of tighter regulations.
Cruise Europe, in conjunction with Cruise Baltic and Cruise Britain, launched its active shore power database, detailing ports in the Cruise Europe area which are shore power ready, or will be within five years.
Global Ports Holding provided updates on several ongoing projects in the West Mediterranean including in Alicante, Las Palmas and Tarragona, as well as news on Global Ports Services.
Huna Totem Corp., known for its port developments in Alaska, and Chukka Caribbean Adventures, with tours across five Caribbean countries, are teaming to expand port development and shore excursion attractions throughout the Caribbean and Alaska.
Crystal is offering travelers and travel advisors who were financially impacted by Crystal Cruises' former ownership a credit to apply toward future cruises.
The US Coast Guard warned against over-pressurizing inflatable boats following an incident that severely injured a US passenger during an Antarctica cruise.
Celestyal Cruises’ newly acquired ship – formerly Holland America Line's Ryndam – will make its debut in September, after undergoing extensive refurbishment costing millions of euros.
