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Celebrity's Keith Lane to lead hotel operations at Royal Caribbean Sean Treacy is retiring. In another move, RCI's Jesse Hopfinger takes a new corporate role. Read full story

Ponant hires Gino Andreetta as chief client & hospitality officer The Club Med veteran will lead a new division designed to elevate the end-to-end guest experience. Read full story Plymouth showcases cruise readiness at Cruise Britain summer event Plymouth port leaders and destination representatives outlined infrastructure capabilities and partnership strategies during Cruise Britain's summer gathering at the city's Tinside Lido. Read full story Royal Caribbean's Ben Bouldin in expanded Asia leadership role He'll serve as the company's president of China and managing director of Asia. Read full story

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Plymouth rolls out heritage tours and gin tastings for Cruise Britain event Cruise Britain conference attendees experienced Plymouth's tourism offerings through guided tours and cultural experiences during the association's summer gathering from June 24-25. Read full story GPH launches student program across 35 cruise ports worldwide Global Ports Holding's Next-Gen Program across 35 cruise ports in 20 countries introduces students to cruise and maritime career opportunities. Read full story Carnival expands surplus meal donations to Dominican Republic The distribution at Amber Cove in Puerto Plata brings the program to 19 ports worldwide. Read full story Ludlow adds Cunard presidency, McAlister takes new role In a restructure, Carnival UK is establishing new cross-company teams and reshaping roles, responsibilities and team structures to 'optimize' its operating model. 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 ›

First look at AmaWaterways' double-wide AmaRudi The 2027 Danube vessel named for Rudi Schreiner builds on 2019's spacious AmaMagna with some new areas. Read full story Aman at Sea's inaugural Caribbean itineraries are open to book Amangati's five- to eight-night journeys from late 2027 to early 2028 are characterized by late departures, overnight calls and a preference for anchorages over berths. Read full story Royal Caribbean backs Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity This comes ahead of 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' headlining the new Legend of the Seas. Read full story MSC Cruises, Meyer close to firming 4+2 'New Frontier' order Contract negotiations have reached an 'advanced stage' following the parties' very public LOI signing in December. Read full story

Royal Caribbean tallies $61m global community impact Support for more than 85 destinations across disaster recovery, conservation, education, workforce development and global partnerships is outlined in a report. Read full story Jonathan Daniels tapped to lead PortMiami at a challenging time He brings experience from the Maryland Port Administration/Port of Baltimore, Port Everglades and Gulfport. Read full story June turns a corner after May was a step back from April: Weinstein The US-Iran MOU is giving people the assurance to make travel plans, the Carnival Corp. CEO said. Read full story

Gordon Dirker back to Swan Hellenic, this time as SVP Americas The company also hired Jennifer Zammit for Canada sales and Jane Martin for national host accounts in the US. Read full story Heather Jacobs new chief people officer at NCLH She joins from Sodexo and brings vast experience from Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. Read full story HX’s Fram trials whale detection technology in Arctic Researchers are testing a smart visual detection system aboard HX's Fram to improve whale detection in Arctic waters and protect marine mammals from increasing vessel traffic. Read full story

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