Neuroscience study aboard Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 reveals cognitive benefits of slow travel at sea
For over 180 years, Cunard has championed the restorative power of ocean travel. New ground-breaking research conducted on Cunard’s flagship, Queen Mary 2, confirms that just five days at sea can positively impact various cognitive abilities, such as memory, logical reasoning, perceptual abilities and problem solving, demonstrating that Cunard’s Transatlantic Crossing significantly benefits mental and emotional wellbeing. (more…)
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Canaveral Port Authority CEO Capt. John Murray today (November 20, 2024) delivered his annual State of the Port address providing a comprehensive recap of Port Canaveral’s 2024 performance with revenue growth in all business sectors and a strong outlook projected for the coming fiscal year. 
Windstar Cruises has announced the launch of its new online booking engine now available on its website. 
Pioneering small-ship expedition cruise company Heritage Expeditions and its Subantarctic Islands voyages have made influential travel bible Condé Nast Traveler’s ‘The 25 Best Places to Go in 2025’ list. 
On 6 November, the Port of Sevilla received the ESPO Award 2024 for its contributions to the circular economy, benefiting both the city and the surrounding community. 
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the leading voice of the cruise industry, shared highlights from the association’s new 2023 Global Economic Impact Study last week at the annual CLIA Cruise Forward conference in Miami. 
Based on the latest earnings reports of the leading public cruise corporations—Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean Group (RCG), and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) —the cruise industry is thriving, evidenced by strong financial performance, robust pricing, increased onboard spending, and incremental capacity additions. 
The new edition of the Insight Guide Cruising & Cruise Ships (formerly Berlitz Cruise Guide) has been published. 
AECO is excited to announce the launch of the Knowledge Base for Guides, a resource developed specifically for Arctic guides in collaboration with top research institutions and field experts. 
The full value of cruise tourism in New Zealand has been detailed for the first time in a new economic analysis, showing a total windfall of NZ$1.37 billion for communities around the country during the 2023-24 financial year. 
Carnival Corporation & plc announced it was named one of the World’s Top Companies for Women for 2024 by Forbes, a leading source of business news worldwide. Carnival Corporation was the only cruise-specific company to earn a spot on the list of the top 400 female-friendly companies. 
Cruise Planners, the nation’s largest home-based travel agency franchise network, introduced a series of innovative marketing initiatives at its annual convention, designed to spark fresh travel inspiration. 
The cruise industry is experiencing a renaissance, and 2024 is proving to be a record-breaking year. Trip.com Group has observed a remarkable surge in global cruise bookings, with a 344% year-on-year growth from January to October 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. 
Resorts World Cruises is delighted to win ‘Best Cruise Line – Asia Pacific’ and ‘Best Cruise Line – Cuisine’ at this year’s Travel Weekly Asia 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards held in Singapore. 
The tool has been designed to make it easier for travel advisors to book, manage and track their client’s voyages. Here’s what you need to know. 
PONANT’s 2023 Sustainability Report reveals significant strides in its commitment to redefining tourism. From pioneering eco-friendly innovations to tangible reductions in its environmental footprint, PONANT is trying to push boundaries and setting new standards for meaningful and more sustainable travel. 
Marella Cruises’ research has revealed that over half of Brits (59%) admit that they often feel bored in a routine at home and over half of the nation (66%) yearn to feel more consistently motivated and positive. 
Poseidon Expeditions has been named Best Polar Expedition Cruise Operator at the prestigious 2024 International Travel Awards. A jury of industry representatives and travelers voted in several rounds, announcing the winners on Aug. 26, 2024. 
Sunday 6 October, National Grandparents Day, marks the official launch of a nationwide search for the Great British Grandparent 2024 – an accolade conceived as a heartfelt tribute to the unsung heroes who give so much of their time, consideration, emotional and, in some cases, financial support to their nearest and dearest, day in, day out. 
Condé Nast Traveler today announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with Princess Cruises, and its newest ship, Sun Princess, recognized as the #1 in Mega Cruise in the United States. 
In August, Cruise Europe published its factsheet on the environment with the general message being that of ‘sustainable cruise travel’. 
Celestyal’s new guide for travel advisors highlights the earning opportunities available to them when pre-booking onboard extras for guests. 
Saga Cruises appoints new PR agency to tie in with autumn campaign for 2025 season. With a packed 2025 campaign and new cruise destinations, Saga Cruises has appointed Sister as its new PR agency. 