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Harry Sommer outlines NCLH's 'bold vision' and culture change Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings shares shot up more than 7.5% Monday after the company raised guidance and laid out a new three-year strategy to lift EBITDA margin, earnings per share and ROIC — all by double digits — while reducing leverage. Full article

Kempinski Hotels taps Barbara Muckermann as group CEO Barbara Muckermann, former Silversea Cruises president, joined Kempinski Hotels as CEO. Full article

Oceania Cruises' Allura to debut one week early Oceania Cruises' Allura is now scheduled to enter service one week earlier than planned, on July 18, 2025. Full article

Canaveral Port commissioners to weigh MSC Cruises' contract extension Canaveral Port Authority commissioners are set to consider the extension of MSC Cruises' operating agreement through September 2027 at their Wednesday meeting. Full article

Viking reports first genetic sequencing of phytoplankton at sea Viking achieved the first real-time environmental DNA (eDNA) sequencing of phytoplankton at sea. Full article

David Herrera shares NCL's top-line opportunities A richer cabin mix, optimized deployment, enhanced revenue management, data-driven marketing and maximizing customer spending are all levers to drive Norwegian Cruise Line pricing and net yield higher. Full article

How NCLH reined in costs for dining, shows, housekeeping, purchasing From menus to housekeeping, entertainment to purchasing, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is achieving cost savings in what the company said is a cultural shift. Full article

Supercruises.com and easyGroup provide online cruise booking platform (updated) Supercruises.com and easyCruise.com, part of the easyGroup, have joined forces in a partnership to provide an online platform for UK travellers booking cruises. Full article

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings lifts 2024 guidance on strong demand Citing strong demand and an improved outlook for the year, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings raised its 2024 earnings per share guidance to a range of $1.32 to $1.42. Full article

Mitsui Ocean Cruises details inaugural Mitsui Ocean Fuji itineraries Mitsui Ocean Fuji (ex Seabourn Odyssey) is set to debut in December on a series of six Japan cruises through Jan. 8. Full article

Pearl Seas Cruises' biggest Great Lakes season has new itinerary Pearl Seas Cruises' biggest Great Lakes season is about to open with four different itineraries including a new 14-night voyage between Duluth, Minnesota and Toronto. Full article

Cruise Saudi joins FLEET consortium for research into cleaner energy Cruise Saudi signed a membership agreement with the FLEET research consortium, underpinning its commitment to sustainability.   Full article

Marella launches microplastic filter initiative Marella Cruises and Cleaner Seas Group are launching an industry initiative with a six-month trial in microplastic capture aboard Marella Explorer.  Full article

Celebrity Edge begins debut Alaska season For the first time, a Celebrity Edge-class ship is sailing in Alaska, with Celebrity Edge embarking today at the Port of Seattle. Full article