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€2b Ulyssia residential yacht ordered at China Merchants 2031 delivery is anticipated. This is a change from the plan to build at Meyer Werft. Read full story

Seatrade Cruise Med 2026 opens registration to its Las Palmas debut event Taking place in Las Palmas this September, the event offers super-early bird savings for registrations completed before June 19. Read full story Cruise Canada/New England splashes out with unified marketing The region teamed on a new tagline, 'Close to Home, Far from Ordinary,' and concerted travel advisor training to help sell cruises. Read full story Canada/New England cruise numbers: What the CLIA data reveal Some 318,000 people sailed the region in 2025, nominal year-over-year growth. Canadians are still cruising from the US, even if the air/drive count is down. Read full story

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A-Rosa names Renata Hug-Suter as new MD She replaces Markus Zoepke who will transition to an advisory role after 24 years with the cruise line. Read full story Fincantieri's building boom, cruising's new leaders and more Seatrade Cruise Review examines how Fincantieri is maximizing yard capacity to meet robust newbuilding demand, profiles 11 new cruise line leaders and looks at Iran war impacts. Read full story TUI Cruises' Mein Schiff Flow begins shakedown voyage in Trieste TUI Cruises' newest vessel embarked hundreds of travel agents ahead of its June 20 naming ceremony. Read full story GPH seeks to develop, manage St. Vincent and Grenadines Cruise Port An MOU is expected to lead to a potential 30-year concession agreement that includes up to an EC$250m (US$92m) investment in port modernization and berthing expansion. 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 ›

Call for entries for the Seatrade Cruise Awards 2026 The 20th edition of the Seatrade Cruise Awards will be presented during Seatrade Cruise Med in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria in September. Read full story MedCruise marks 30 years with record Palermo assembly attendance The 68th MedCruise General Assembly in Palermo celebrated the association's 30th anniversary with record cruise line participation, featuring strategic panels on communications, infrastructure, and decarbonisation whilst addressing regulatory changes and geopolitical disruption. Read full story Patrick Mitchell parts company with Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection While a successor is being recruited, the global sales leadership team will report to CEO Ernesto Fara. Read full story Carnival's 'Next Course' serves up new dining options Coastal cuisine inspired by Emeril Lagasse, a new Hawaiian-Asian restaurant, a Greek-Italian spot and more. Read full story

Dream Cruises hosts Mrs Malaysia Tourism Pageant talent show Dream Cruises partnered with Mrs Malaysia Tourism Pageant 2026 to host an exclusive onboard talent competition featuring 10 finalists aboard Genting Dream. Read full story VIDEO: How Zelim's ZOE AI system detects cruise overboard incidents Zelim's AI-enabled ZOE man-overboard detection system harnesses advanced computer vision and video analytics to deliver 360-degree surveillance for vessel crew, achieving a 97% detection rate. Read full story

My First Cruise Connections: A&K Travel Group’s Amanda Schuddinh Amanda Schuddinh, director – worldwide cruise administration & operations, Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group (Akorn Destination Management), shares her cruise industry firsts. Read full story TUI Cruises takes delivery of Mein Schiff Flow Fincantieri delivered the second InTUItion class cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow at its Monfalcone yard, marking completion of the dual-fuel vessel. Read full story

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