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Fiji has launched a new website www.captaincookcruisesfiji.com . The website is fast, efficient, easy to use and features fantastic imagery. (etbtravelnews.com)
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The authors of a critical report that analyses the impact of cruise ships on public health and the environment have launched a withering attack on the industry and the organisation that regulates it. (telegraph.co.uk)
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The Orderbook page at Cybercruises.com has been updated with the announcement of a new 196-passenger polar class expedition vessel for an as yet unnamed client to be built by Croatian shipbuilder Brodosplit.
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Porthole Cruise Magazine, the world’s leading consumer cruise magazine, announces the winners of its 18th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards. (more…)
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Princess Cruises announced it has been awarded a 2016 Acquia Engage Award in the Digital Experience category for the cruise line’s Princess@Sea mobile technology service. (more…)
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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has reviewed and refreshed its communications channels with the travel trade, improving the format of its weekly e-shots, known as the ‘Focus Update’ – sent weekly to agents, on Wednesday afternoons – and enhancing its dedicated trade website, the Travel Agent Centre (‘TAC’). (more…)
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The annual cruise- and CruiseWorld-themed #TWchats on Twitter kicked off with this question: What gets you excited about new cruise ships? (travelweekly.com)
Costa Cruises has received top honors in the 18th edition of Porthole Cruise Magazine’s Readers Choice Awards, earning the title of “Best Mediterranean Itineraries” for the 17th consecutive year. (more…)
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MedCruise recognises the need for all stakeholders of the cruise port industry to set up a value chain and work together, and thus invites you to join its #PortsTogether campaign. (more…)
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A new cruise-focused OTA that hopes to modernize the way cruises are sold is gearing up for a debut during the 2017 Wave season, possibly as early as January. 8travelweekly.com)
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Cunard has been voted best in two categories in Porthole Cruise Magazine’s 2016 Readers’ Choice Awards, “Best Transatlantic Itineraries” and “Best World Cruise Itineraries,” which Cunard has been awarded for the 17th consecutive year.
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Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative, has announced a newly-redesigned website that offers travelers a chance to connect with their travel advisor to book travel. (travelagentcentral.com)
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Carnival Cruise Line has earned six Porthole Cruise Magazine’s Readers’ Choice Awards, including Best Value for the Money Line for the 18th consecutive year. (more…)
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The Port of Barcelona has presented its Air Quality Improvement Plan, a pioneering initiative that aims to effectively reduce emissions from port activities. The document, approved by the Port’s Management Board and put to the Table on Air Quality in the Barcelona Conurbation, involves 25 actions rolled out in 53 operations. (more…)
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Travel Weekly’s readers can be part of the CEO Conversations at this year’s CruiseWorld, Nov. 9 to 11 in Fort Lauderdale. During the event, editor in chief Arnie Weissmann will host CEO Conversations with Arnold Donald, CEO of Carnival Corp., and Frank Del Rio, CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings. (travelweekly.com)
Real Response Media has appointed experienced travel trade journalist Katherine Lawrey to head up its trade-facing editorial team. As group editor, she will be responsible for the print and online editions of Cruise Trade News and Cruise Ports & Destinations. (more…)
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GetaCruiseJob.com, a new website targeted to those looking to work aboard ships, is offering potential employees a stream-lined application process. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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The 20 Years edition of the MedCruise directory, which provides important technical data about the cruise ports in the Med and its adjoining seas, as well as descriptions of the destinations and associate members is now available online. It also serves as a “Who is Who” with photos and vital contact information.
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Experts at the world’s leading independent cruise review website Cruise Critic have voted Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines ‘Best for Itineraries’ in its prestigious ‘UK Editors’ Picks Awards 2016’, for the second year running! (more…)
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“It is an honor to be recognized by Cruise Critic for our cruise terminals,” said Commission President John Creighton. “We’ve made targeted investments over the years to ensure cruise passengers have a great experience while visiting Seattle.”
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Carnival Vista, Crystal Mozart from newcomer Crystal River Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Explorer took honors as the best new cruise ships of 2016 in the annual Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks awards. (cruisecritic.com)
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Cruise Critic’s UK Editors’ Picks Awards 2016 have been revealed today, with Thomson Cruises’ TUI Discovery scooping the award for “Best New Ship.”
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T&C Travel, Town & Country magazine’s bi-annual travel issue, has announced its first-ever Cruise Awards, anointing the crème de la crème of ships and experiences. (cruisebusiness.com)
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SeaDream Yacht Club’s SeaDream I and SeaDream II have been awarded the top two Boutique Passenger Vessel placings in the prestigious 2017 Berlitz Guide to Cruising and Cruise Ships – the so-called “bible of world cruising.” (more…)
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Tauck has announced a new lineup of support for travel agents, including new river cruise sales materials and enhancements to its Agent Rewards travel incentive program. (travelagentcentral.com)
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In the 28th edition of Stern’s Guide to the Cruise Vacation 2017, the EUROPA 2, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ luxury ship, took top ranking with the highest distinction, 6-stars-plus for cruise ships worldwide. The EUROPA was also honored in the latest edition with 6-stars. The EUROPA 2 is highlighted on the cover and back of the 2017 edition. (more…)
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For the second consecutive year, Carnival Cruise Line has been named Most Trusted Cruise Line in America by Reader’s Digest. (more…)
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Comprehensive PDF report detailing the China and Asia-Pacific cruise market, with China growth projections through 2021. Also includes interviews with leading brands in the Chinese market, port news/updates, travel agent pricing (charter) discussion and much more. (more…)
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The onion-domed spires and world-class art of St. Petersburg, Russia, have catapulted it to the top of Cruise Critic’s first-ever Cruisers’ Choice Destination Awards. (cruisecritic.com)
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Shippax Market is the annual complete source of gathered statistics from all major operators in the world and extensive market reports with outlooks for the four segments Ferries, Cruise, Ro-Ro and Hispeed. (more…)
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Passengers aboard Norwegian Escape who love the cuisine at Food Republic, one of the ship’s 27 dining options, may love this, too: Chef José Mendín, the talent behind the globally inspired small-plate concept, launched a digital cookbook featuring recipes for many of the dishes on the multi-ethnic menu. (cruisecritic.com)
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Now live on CLIA’s website, the pack features a range of great tools to help travel agents boost cruise sales throughout the month, including email and social media templates, a selection of cruise images and logos and a customisable media release. (etbtravelnews.com)
Porthole Cruise Magazine, the nation’s leading consumer cruise magazine, which celebrated its 20th anniversary this year, announces a new philanthropic effort in support of Mercy Ships, a global charity that operates a fleet of hospital ships in developing nations. (more…)
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Carnival Cruise Line’s recently revamped cruise search on carnival.com has received a Digiday Signal Award in the Best Sales Automation Tools & Platform Category. (more…)
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Saga cruises has worked with Cruise Expert, Jane Archer, to produce a free guide to cruising. (more…)
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AmaWaterways has announced it was recently featured in the Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club’s (RROC) official 2016 yearbook, titled Strive for Perfection. (travelagentcentral.com)
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Consumer interest in river cruising is growing exponentially, according to a new travel survey by AAA. 14 percent of Americans have enjoyed a river cruise, the report says, but approximately four in 10 would consider river cruising for an upcoming vacation. (travelagentcentral.com)
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Claming to be Europe’s biggest online booking portal for cruises, Dreamlines has announced 14 million euro in additional funding from its investors to consolidate its market position in Germany and to its support international expansion. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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Asia’s cruise industry is growing at a record pace and shows no signs of slowing down, according to the latest 2016 Asia Cruise Trends study from Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).
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“We carried out an economic impact study together with University of Barcelona regarding cruise activity generated by the port that shows this industry has a gross total turnover of almost 800 million euro,” said Mar Perez, head of cruise for the Port of Barcelona. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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