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CEO Hervé Gastinel is leaving Ponant Explorations Group He's helmed the company since 2021, a dynamic period. Read full story

New stage show, railway fun, supper club on Legend of the Seas 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,' Silk Routes in the Royal Railway and Hollywoodland Supper Club highlight the third Icon-class ship. Read full story Commercial restructure at A&K Travel Group Positions including at least two VP roles at Crystal and Abercrombie & Kent were eliminated. Read full story New Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection sales directors Kathy Lu, Bonnie Newman, Jessica Painter and Melissa Ong bring a combined more than six decades of luxury hospitality experience. Read full story

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'Untapped potential' for Celestyal in North America: John Diorio Lack of awareness is both the brand's biggest challenge and opportunity in this market, which now accounts for 60% to 65% of its business. Read full story MXP launches visual itinerary planner with automatic waypoint generation The tool enables planners to optimise speed for better fuel efficiency while maintaining optimal guest destination experiences for departure and arrival times. Read full story TUI River Cruises’ first newbuild, TUI Luzia to launch on the Douro The Portugal-based vessel highlights the line's largest summer programme in 2027. Read full story Star Princess casts off on maiden voyage The 17th ship in the Princess fleet will sail the Mediterranean, Caribbean and Alaska during its first year in service. Read full story Upcoming Seatrade Cruise Events Seatrade Cruise Global 13 - 16 April 2026. Miami Beach Convention Center. Miami Beach. FL. USA The international cruise industry event of the year is back! Hear the latest updates from across the industry and take part in discussions that will shape the future of cruising. Find out more › F&B@Sea 15 - 16 April 2026. Mana Wynwood Convention Center. Miami. FL. USA. The one-of-a-kind immersive F&B experience for the cruise industry. Meet visionary leaders, renowned chefs, and top mixologists who will unveil the latest trends and sustainable innovations transforming the industry. Find out more › Seatrade Cruise Med 23 - 24 September 2026. Las Palmas Cruise Port. Las Palmas. Spain. Seatrade Cruise Med is set to take place at the stunning new location of Las Palmas Cruise Port in Las Palmas, Spain. Join cruise professionals from the Mediterranean and adjoining seas as they come together