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Seatrade's F&B@Sea conference programme in Miami announced The conference programme for F&B@Sea – an immersive event dedicated to the cruise food and beverage community – has been unfurled, comprising demos and activations, happy hours, panel discussions and more. Full article

Cruise division gains buoy TUI Group's Q1 Higher occupancy and significantly higher average rates for cruises contributed to TUI Group's first quarter record €4.3b revenue and positive underlying EBIT of €6m. Full article Silversea's Joe Leon on new groups tier, powerful ships, new team members Fueled by a new groups tier, generous wave promotion, high-profile ships and strengthened sales team, Silversea Cruises' 2024 has begun on a high note, according to Joe Leon, VP field sales, the Americas. Full article Tauck announces transition to new chairman, CEO and president Tour operator Tauck announced its leadership transition taking effect in October. Full article Canaveral ready for Utopia, Star of the Seas, still planning new multi-use terminal Upgrades to handle Allure of the Seas' short cruises make Port Canaveral well-poised for the new Utopia of the Seas and Icon sister Star of the Seas, while plans for a new multi-user terminal continue. Full article New Svalbard restrictions moving to Norwegian parliament for sign off Proposed changes to the Svalbard Environmental Protection Act that will see shore landings limited for tourists and a restriction on the number of passengers aboard vessels in protected areas will be presented to the Norwegian parliament for final approval. Full article

Royal Canadian Geo Society speakers to join Cunard Alaska cruises Cunard's partnership with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society continues, with speakers set to join every 2024 Alaska voyage starting June 21. Full article   CLIA Australasia pays tribute to performing artists at sea Dozens of students from Sydney’s Brent Street Performing Arts Academy will again entertain 500 guests at Cruise Lines International Association Australasia’s annual black-tie dinner on March 9. Full article Survitec's enhanced dry fire extinguisher system gets type approval In response to the growing demand for advanced fire safety solutions to support the transition to cleaner fuels, Survitec reconfigured and enhanced its dry chemical powder (DCP) fire extinguishing system. Full article   Updated: Seatrade Cruise Orderbook - February 2024 *If you would like to download the February edition and receive the orderbook on a monthly basis please register below* Full article

Saga stocks snacks from UK-based Fairfields Farm A selection of Fairfields Farm Crisps will be stocked on all Saga cruises departing from both Portsmouth and Dover ports. Full article Culinary, wine and bar celebrities at Sea Cloud, HAL, Paul Gauguin Sea Cloud Cruises and Paul Gauguin Cruises are creating special experiences by bringing aboard celebrated chefs and sommeliers while Holland America Line tapped a noted bartender to add destination-inspired cocktails. Full article Carnival Vista emerges from Navantia with new livery, interior updates Carnival Vista completed a 30-day dry dock at Navantia where it gained new livery, a Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge, retail stores, teen club, arcade and expanded casino. Full article