On World Oceans Day, MSC Cruises publishes its 2021 Sustainability Report
MSC Cruises has chosen World Oceans Day to publish its 2021 Sustainability Report. While the past year has again been marked by the challenges brought by the pandemic, MSC Cruises made significant progress in its sustainability practices. (more…)
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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. published its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) Report and Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (“SASB”) index as part of the Company’s global sustainability program, Sail & Sustain. 
American Queen Voyages has unveiled a new website www.aqvoyages.com for consumers and travel advisors to create, plan and book an extraordinary experience exploring North America.
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.”
Ambassador Cruise Line are pleased to announce today the launch of their partnership with “Readly” digital magazine and newspaper app, offering their cruise guests the opportunity to access over 6,000 magazines and newspapers around the globe.
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.
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. 
Hurtigruten Group opens its books on emissions and social responsibility and commits to science-based targets in its new ESG report.
The annual MedCruise statistical report is among the flagship publications of the Association representing cruise ports in the Med and its adjoining seas. It details the actual picture of cruise activities in the region over the past year. 
Last year Cruise Baltic and Cruise Norway joined forces and launched the Itinerary Planner. The tool aims to make planning itineraries in the Baltic Sea region and Norway easier, and now the Itinerary Planner is ready in a new and improved edition.
Cruiseline.com is pleased to announce the winners of the 2022 Member Choice Awards. These award ratings come from the review rankings submitted by over 4,000 Cruiseline.com members who sailed in cruises in 2021.
Royal Caribbean International launched a hotel booking engine to make it easy for vacationers to opt in for additional days of adventure before or after their cruise. 
In March, AECO helped facilitate four Community Specific Guideline Workshops in western, northern, and south-eastern Iceland. The workshops were led and organized by communities in Akranes, Húsavík, Hrísey, and Djúpivogur.
Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection’s 2022 State of Travel Insurance survey of travelers reports 69.08% hope to take a cruise this year, with the most positive feedback coming from millennials and high income individuals.
Carnival Cruise Line is making health screening simpler and quicker for guests.
Cruise Lines International Association, the leading voice of the global cruise community, today (27 January 2022) released the 2022 State of the Cruise Industry Outlook report. 
Cruise Europe has published an infographic detailing the economic impact of the European cruise industry in an easily accessible format. Published on social media and sent out to CE members as well as cruise line executives at the end of November, it has already received positive feedback.
Atlas Ocean Voyages is bringing remote and captivating destinations closer to home with the launch of the luxe-adventure cruise line’s new podcast series.
A new study shows that the use of OPS is increasing among the Baltic cruise ports. Some ports in the Baltic Sea region have decided to invest in shore power facilities, but several ports have not decided yet.
Lindblad Expeditions is making it easier for travelers to learn about responsible travel and help make more informed decisions when picking a travel company with its brand-new guide, “Sustainable Travel: A How-To Guide for Making a Positive Difference to the Planet”. 