Category: Event / Convention / Exhibition





Canaveral Port Authority CEO Capt. John W. Murray Inducted into International Maritime Hall of Fame

Canaveral Port Authority CEO Capt. John W. Murray (far left) is pictured with his follow inductees, including Robert P. Burke, Ted Tregurtha and James A. McNamara,  at the International Maritime Hall of Fame’s induction ceremony in New York City. (Credit: Maritime Association of the Port of New York & New Jersey) (Image at LateCruiseNews.com - May 2026)In recognition of a distinguished maritime career spanning five decades, Captain John W. Murray, CEO of the Canaveral Port Authority, was inducted into the International Maritime Hall of Fame (IMHOF) during a ceremony hosted by the Maritime Association of the Port of New York and New Jersey (MAPONY/NJ) at Chelsea Piers in New York City. (more…)











Lindblad Expeditions CEO Natalya Leahy Highlights “Transformative Power” Driving Expedition Travel’s Next Chapter

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions (Logo)Last week, Lindblad Expeditions’ CEO Natalya Leahy joined industry leaders during an exclusive panel at Seatrade Cruise Global to discuss expedition cruising, sharing insights on what lies ahead for adventure travel, and the transformative power of exploration. (more…)

Cruise Connect Event Drives Collaboration as Prince Rupert Cruise Port Prepares for Record Season

Prince Rupert Cruise Port (logo)With cruise visitation to Prince Rupert projected to more than double in 2026, the recent Cruise Connect stakeholder event arrived at a pivotal moment—successfully bringing together local businesses, tourism operators, community leaders, and industry partners to prepare for unprecedented growth and opportunity. (more…)



Global Ports Holding Highlights West Mediterranean Growth at Seatrade Cruise Global. Sevilla and Ferrol projects unveiled as Las Palmas prepares to host Seatrade Cruise Med 2026

lobal Ports Holding (GPH), the world’s largest cruise port operator, presented developments across its West Mediterranean portfolio at Seatrade Cruise Global, including updates on Sevilla Cruise Port, Ferrol Cruise Port and Las Palmas Cruise Port (Image at LateCruiseNews.com - April 2026)Global Ports Holding (GPH), the world’s largest cruise port operator, presented developments across its West Mediterranean portfolio at Seatrade Cruise Global, including updates on Sevilla Cruise Port, Ferrol Cruise Port and Las Palmas Cruise Port. (more…)





Carnival UK, MSC Cruises and CLIA Honoured at the 14th Edition of the Cruise Activity Awards of the Port of Lisbon

Lisbon Cruise Terminal (Source: MedCruise)The 14th edition of the Cruise Activity Awards of the Port of Lisbon, held on 23 March, was marked by the introduction of a new category dedicated to sustainability and community engagement, integrated into the “Cruise Lines for the Community” – Community Interaction Programme. (more…)