Study finds Cayman port experienced most cruise pollution globally
A new study from the non-profit research organization International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has found that the Cayman Islands experienced the most scrubber discharges in port waters globally- 41.8 Metric tonnes- all of it by cruise ships, accounting for 14.1 per cent of the total amount discharged across all cruise ports pre-COVID-19. (loopcayman.com)
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An ambitious Sustainability Manifesto was created together with all partners of Cruise Baltic in 2019 as a joint vision towards a more sustainable region. 
The SS United States Conservancy, the national nonprofit organization that owns the SS United States and is dedicated to saving the historic ocean liner, launched its first digital exhibition, “Advertising the United States: Discovering America’s Flagship through Prints, Posters, and Advertisements.” 
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has launched its first ever new-to-expedition cruise guide for agents. The guide was officially launched at today’s (April 22) CLIA Virtual Luxury & Expedition Showcase. 
CEO Daniel Skjeldam of Hurtigruten Group has been named one of the 2021 AFAR Travel Vanguards. Every year the highly acclaimed magazine AFAR selects key players that inspire both travelers and travel industry leaders to engage with the world more consciously and responsibly. 
As it prepares for its return to service beginning July 25, 2021, Norwegian Cruise Line today announced the premiere of “EMBARK – The Series,” a docuseries chronicling the brand’s highly anticipated comeback. 
Building upon its extensive array of tools to keep travel advisors informed and engaged, Carnival Cruise Line is launching “From the Funnel,” a series of webcasts hosted by the line’s business development directors from across North America. 
Royal Caribbean Group, in collaboration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), announced today (Feb. 26, 2021) the results of an independent study on the transmission of aerosol particles through a cruise ship’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system. 
The North American cruise industry was effectively canceled for much of 2020, with no Alaska, Bermuda, Canada & New England, or Mexican Riviera season, and only limited Bahamas and Caribbean activity early in the year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. 
Saga has experienced a spike in interest from customers looking for once in a lifetime adventures. In the week following the news of successful trials of the vaccine, there was a 78% increase in traffic to Saga’s Traveller’s World website pages and a 36% increase for the Traveller’s World online brochures compared to the week beforehand. 
The Greenlandic communities of Maniitsoq and Kangerlussuaq offer unique experiences to travelers. The two communities have now developed “Community Specific Guidelines” to help visitors understand how they can make the most of their stay while being considerate guests. 
Cruise Planners has always provided a free platform offering creative and visually-appealing social media content for its network of travel advisors that is automatically published several times a week – called CP Social. Recently, upgraded, the platform offers even more flexibility. 
MSC Cruises’ industry leading sustainability programme has been recognised at the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) 2020 Marine Environment Protection Awards, being honoured with the Maritime Industry category award. 
Azamara is launching a new masterclass series of on-demand videos aimed at supporting its travel advisor community, according to a statement from the cruise company. The series will provide “much needed destination education and sales boosting modules that will coach travel advisors to optimize their business”. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
Royal Caribbean International has launched a new website for potential cruise volunteers. The company, which hinted last week it may need volunteers for trial sailings as part of the CDC’s new conditional framework, now has a website and dedicated Facebook page set up for trial sailings. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
The small boat adventure company, UnCruise Adventures, recently announced that it has launched its own adventure travel podcast, “No Ordinary Adventure”. Hosted by industry veteran, and UnCruise Adventures CEO, Dan Blanchard, the curated audio stories are 30-45 minutes long and will be released monthly. 
A new study conducted by Riviera River Cruises found that 34 percent of past ocean cruisers are considering taking a river cruise instead in 2021, and of those 79 percent are more likely to take a river cruise than an ocean cruise next year. 
Porthole Cruise Magazine, the nation’s leading cruise travel magazine, has announced the winners of its 22nd Annual Readers’ Choice Awards. 
As part of its effort to keep travel advisors engaged and informed during its pause in operations and subsequent return to service, Carnival Cruise Line’s Senior Vice President of Trade Sales and Marketing Adolfo Perez has launched a new webcast conversation series: “From Adolfo’s Desk LIVE.” 