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Ponant newbuild chief details what it takes to Swap2Zero In cruising's push to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050, a regulatory requirement, 'Others are doing a lot of things but our project is the most ambitious,' Ponant's Mathieu Petiteau told Seatrade Cruise News. Full article

Walter Littlejohn exits SeaDream, Bob Becker joins in new role Walter Littlejohn left SeaDream Yacht Club after a short stint, Bob Becker joined in a newly created role and a senior sales executive is being recruited. Full article Princess Cruises chalks up Alaska sales record Princess Cruises said it achieved an all-time high for Alaska bookings during January, surpassing previous sales by more than 20%. Full article Carnival Corp. on pace to cut GHG intensity 18% this year versus 2019 Carnival Corp. & plc reported it is on pace to achieve an overall 18% reduction in greenhouse gas emission intensity on a lower berth capacity basis in 2024. Full article Cunard’s Queen Anne to be named in Liverpool Cunard’s Queen Anne will be named in Liverpool on June 3 in a celebration hosted by Busted musician Matt Willis and his TV presenter wife Emma Willis. Full article Haropa Port cruise activity on positive trajectory, shore power planned Haropa Port plans to develop its cruise activity – already on a positive trajectory – and will implement shore power. Full article

Crystal appoints ATIWorld as its second GSA for Germany/Austria Crystal tapped luxury travel specialist Aviation & Tourism International (ATIWorld) as a general sales agent for Germany and Austria. Full article   Love Boat star in Sydney promoting Princess' weddings at sea Jill Whelan, who played Vicki Stubing in 'The Love Boat,' was on board Royal Princess in Sydney Monday for a ‘love at sea’ event, ahead of Valentine’s Day. Full article

SH lifts the curtain on 2025 itineraries and 2024 cruises with SETI scientists Swan Hellenic’s 2025 sailings are available to book, while 2024 voyages featuring eminent SETI Institute scientists have also been revealed. Full article Crystal resumes theme cruises, from film and Broadway to golf Crystal is resuming its theme cruises, from film and theater to golf and Broadway, planned for dates in 2024. Full article Costa Firenze handed over for more 'Carnival Fun Italian Style' Costa Firenze was transferred to Carnival Cruise Line Friday in Cadiz, where Navantia will transform it for 'Carnival Fun Italian Style.' Full article Port of Palm Beach chalks up cruise and cargo milestones Port of Palm Beach is among those Florida seaports experiencing milestones in ship calls and record revenue. Full article Miguel Reyna joins Cruise Terminals International in chief development role Port and commercial development veteran Miguel Reyna, most recently with Cruise Saudi, joined Cruise Terminals International as chief development officer. Full article Cruising in Denmark: A Royal Experience Fit for a King Denmark is a country that has a long and proud history of monarchy, dating back to the 10th century. The Danish monarch is the symbolic and ceremonial head of state, who represents and unites the nation. Full article