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Filip Werne Hermann new CEO, Polar Latitudes Expeditions The DFDS veteran will succeed the late Patrick Shaw. Read full story

Marjolaine de Sa new Cruise the Saint Lawrence executive director She'll succeed Réne Trépanier, who's retiring after spearheading the association for 20 years. Read full story New Zealand action strategy takes on 40% cruise visitation drop The newly released 'Horizon 2' is 'action-focused and centred on rebuilding deployment confidence through better coordination, competitiveness and operational consistency, Jacqui Lloyd said. Read full story ABB Partners with Quasar for hybrid-electric conversion ABB and Quasar Expeditions collaborate to retrofit Quasar Conservation with hybrid-electric propulsion, enhancing sustainability and efficiency Read full story

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Carnival Corp. completes first meal donation in Latin America The delivery to Roatán's Isla Tropicale expands the company's Less Left Over food waste reduction strategy. Read full story StarDream Cruises goes live with Versonix Seaware The company sought a modern, flexible platform capable of supporting both its current operations and future growth. Read full story Axpo and Carnival Corp. conduct milestone LNG bunkering operation in Naples Swiss energy producer Axpo completed the first LNG bunkering of a cruise ship in Naples with the ship-to-ship refuelling of Sun Princess. Read full story Curtain rises on new RWS Global shows aboard Azamara Journey Azamara Cruises continues its new entertainment rollout following the shows' debut on Azamara Pursuit. Read full story Upcoming Seatrade Cruise Events Seatrade Cruise Med 16 - 17 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 to share ideas, forge new partnerships, and plan for the future of the cruise industry. Find out more › Seatrade Cruise Asia 16 - 20 November 2026. Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia. Seatrade Cruise Asia brings local and international executives and businesses together for networking, learning and discussion on opportunities for future growth potential. Find out more › Seatrade Cruise Global 5 – 8 April 2027. 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 7 – 8 April 2027. 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 ›

My First Cruise Connections: Antoine Zoppi, manager port operations, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Antoine Zoppi, manager of port operations at The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, shares his cruise industry firsts. Read full story Buffalo, NY aims to get back on the cruise charts with new terminal For the first time in decades, the city will welcome passenger ships in the coming weeks at a temporary docking site while a permanent facility takes shape. Read full story Crystal Grace will offer a dedicated crew recreation area The purpose-built space is designed to support rest, connection and well-being. Read full story Innovation, reliability and Scandinavian quality at the core of Metalcolour Metalcolour will supply Film Laminated Metal for Royal Caribbean Group's Icon Class vessels 6 and 7, continuing a successful partnership across all Icon Class ships to date. Read full story

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