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First annual report on quantifiable sustainability commitments: Ponant’s culture of proof

Ponant (Logo)Transparency and dialogue drive the course and objectives PONANT has set itself with its Blue Horizon roadmap. Brought to light during the European Sustainable Development Week, the company’s first annual sustainability report presents early results that are paving the way towards more sustainable and meaningful tourism. (more…)

Antarctic Tour Operators’ Fuel Consumption to be Analysed as They Embark on Climate Strategy

Int. Ass. Antarctica Tour Operators - IAATO (logo)Members of the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) will for the first time submit seasonal fuel consumption data to the Association’s secretariat as part of a unanimous pledge to create a climate change strategy for Antarctic tourism. (more…)





Commitment To Authentic And Responsible Travel In Costa Cruises’ New Sustainability Report 2021. Cruise company, presents the 16th edition of its Sustainability Report

Costa Cruises (New Logo - October 2021)Costa Cruises, the Italian brand of Costa Group, presents the 16th edition of its Sustainability Report, covering the year 2021, which highlights the company’s sustainability achievements and defines future goals and commitment to sustainable growth in the cruise industry. (more…)







Trade-friendly updates and enhancements made to CLIA website. Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has refreshed its website, to help further support and assist agents

Cruise Lines International Association - CLIA (logo)A ‘cruise daily’ page has been introduced, which includes the latest news, a review of the previous month’s key developments, the latest CLIA updates and content, new training resources and competition winners. (more…)

Cruise Planners unveils new SMS texting tools for travel advisors to automate and communicate important details to clients

Cruise Planners (Logo)Cruise Planners is taking the lead again when it comes to mobile technology in the franchise travel space by launching their newest tool: an automated SMS texting program that will allow travel advisors to send various marketing communications and travel updates to their customers via text message including: (more…)

Celebrity Cruises Partners With Houzz To Offer Inside Look At Its Newest Ship, Celebrity Beyond, Designed By Award-winning Talent Including Kelly Hoppen And Nate Berkus

Celebrity Beyond Sunset Bar designed by Nate Berkus (Image - June 2022)Celebrity Cruises® launches an industry-first collaboration with leading interior design and inspiration platform, Houzz, to showcase how innovative and elevated cruise ship design can transcend beyond the ship and serve as an inspiration for home design. (more…)

“Sustainability Is At The Core Of Everything We Do, But We Cannot Achieve Our Green Future Alone”, Says Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman Of MSC Group’s Cruise Division And Global Chair Of Cruise Lines International Association

Pierfrancesco Vago, MSC Cruises' Executive Chairman “Nearly 30 million people in 2019 went on cruises pre-pandemic and while as an industry we’re not quite back to those numbers yet, we certainly will be by 2023. (more…)





Virgin Voyages Vows to Create an Epic Sea Change for All, Shares First Impact Report. Virgin Voyages’ impact report and video highlights our ESG strategy and commitment to our oceans and people

Virgin figurehead lady (Courtesy Virgin Voyages)Fifty years ago, Sir Rirchard Branson founded Virgin on the idea of changing business for good, so it comes as no surprise that his new cruise line is driven by its purpose of “Creating an Epic Sea Change for All.” (more…)

University of Florida and Carnival Cruise Line Study Finds Shift in Travelers’ Priorities for This Summer. Americans Caring More About the “With” Rather than “Where” When Planning Vacations

University of Florida and Carnival Cruise Line Study Finds Shift in Travelers’ Priorities for This Summer. Americans Caring More About the “With” Rather than “Where” When Planning Vacations (Image - May 2022)In a social listening study of 21.3 million online uses of key travel terms, the University of Florida’s Agency at UF in partnership with Carnival Cruise Line found travelers are now caring more about who they travel with, as opposed to the where they go when planning their vacations. (more…)



Royal Caribbean Group Unveils 2021 Seastainability Report. Report revamps Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Framework, highlights efforts to reduce emissions on ship and at port

Royal Caribbean Group (logo)Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) released its 14th annual sustainability report, providing a comprehensive update on the company’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) framework and activities across its three wholly owned brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises. (more…)

The partners of the Cruise Baltic network invest in social, economic and environmental sustainability

Port of Tallin (New terminal credit Kaupo Kalda - Port of Tallin)Cruise Baltic’s annual sustainability report reveals the network’s commitment to the vision of a sustainable cruise industry. Even with the pandemic and its harsh restrictions on the industry, almost 60% of the partners in the Cruise Baltic network have implemented sustainability initiatives. (more…)