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Carnival's Weinstein on why new to cruise up 30% in Q1 YoY The strong booking environment isn't pent-up demand — many new customers are discovering cruising's value versus land vacations, Carnival Corp. & plc CEO Josh Weinstein said. Full article

Tomorrow's Talent Today hones in on bringing new talent to cruising Seatrade Cruise Global's daylong Tomorrow's Talent Today on April 8 will explore cruise career opportunities and how the business can evolve to attract the next generation of talent. Full article

Royal Caribbean shifts turnarounds from Baltimore to Norfolk Royal Caribbean International will be joining Carnival Cruise Line in substituting Norfolk, Virginia, for cruise calls that had been scheduled in Baltimore. Full article

Seatrade Cruise Asia 2024 to take place in Manila, the Philippines Seatrade Cruise Asia 2024 will take place in Manila in the Philippines from November 12-13. Full article

Cunard's Angus Struthers, VP global marketing and EMEA sales, stepping down Angus Struthers is leaving Cunard in June after after overseeing the inaugural events for Queen Anne, launching in May.  Full article

Margaritaville at Sea Islander's bevy of new F&B concepts Margaritaville at Sea dished out details of the culinary and beverage offerings aboard its second ship, Islander, scheduled to begin cruising from Tampa in June. Full article

Seatrade Cruise Global to explore nuclear-powered ships, latest green initiatives The latest thinking on sustainability in the cruise industry will be shared at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami, including a session on harnessing nuclear power.  Full article

Silver Wind offering expedition voyages from UK and Ireland in 2025 Silversea’s 2025 revised voyage collection includes sailings from Portsmouth and Dublin on board Silver Wind.  Full article

Ponant partnering with Farwind on green hydrogen refueling solutions Ponant is collaborating with start-up Farwind Energy to develop solutions for ship refueling with renewable hydrogen.  Full article

True North’s two-ship expedition fleet completes makeover Australia’s True North Adventure Cruises completed a major makeover of True North and True North II ahead of the upcoming 2024 Kimberley season. Full article

Cunard designs new uniforms with Savile Row Cunard teamed up with a Savile Row master tailor to design and create bespoke blues, whites and mess uniforms. Full article

Carnival equivocal on a 2nd 2028 newbuild, eyes investment grade in 2026 Carnival Corp. & plc is equivocal on a possible second newbuild in 2028 but said any additional capex from recent orders won't deter a return to investment grade status. Full article

Three ways the new Celebration Key helps Carnival Corp. Carnival Cruise Line's Celebration Key is driving demand, Carnival Corp. & plc CEO Josh Weinstein said Wednesday. Full article

Seven Seas Splendor will host Regent's 2027 world cruise For the first time, a Regent Seven Seas Cruises world voyage will be aboard an Explorer-class ship, Seven Seas Splendor, in 2027. Full article

Riviera celebrates 40th anniversary in the City of Lights Riviera concluded its 40th anniversary celebrations on March 26 in the City of Lights on board Jane Austen. Full