Valletta Cruise Port Named Best Global Port of Call for Fourth Consecutive Year
Top rankings in accessibility, beauty and security earn Valletta Cruise Port international recognition at FITUR. (more…)
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The Cruise Club plenary, led by Jean-Baptiste Gastinne, took place Tuesday, January 27, at Le Havre’s Port Center.
The BNP Paribas Open, the largest combined ATP Masters and WTA 1000 tennis tournament in the world, announced the addition of Silversea, the leading experiential luxury and expedition travel brand, as the new Official Luxury Cruise Line of the tournament ahead of the 2026 event.
BWT Alpine Formula One Team and MSC Cruises have sailed into Formula One history, as the French team became the first in the sport to unveil its car livery on board a cruise ship.
The educational project “All Aboard!” was successfully delivered this weekend at FITUR, following months of joint work and institutional coordination, consolidating its position as an innovative outreach and education initiative for the port and cruise sectors. 
Cunard has partnered with Letters Live to bring a star-studded cast of speakers to the Southbank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Hall in London.
The Port Authority of Las Palmas presents Seatrade Cruise Med 2026 at FITUR, which will make the Port of Las Palmas the host venue of the largest European cruise industry event.
“On 7 January, AIDAnova called at Cherbourg, providing an excellent opportunity to host our annual cruise stakeholders’ meeting on board the vessel”, says Guillaume Hamel, Cherbourg Cruise Club.
Ahead of the Australian Open, Explora Journeys, the luxury ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, hosted an exclusive evening with world tennis champion and Global Brand Ambassador Jannik Sinner at Stokehouse, St Kilda on 13th January.
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced the finalists for its 23rd Cruise Industry Awards for Australasia after a record level of nominations from across the region’s travel agent community.
Cruise Europe (CE) is taking to the sea on board MSC Splendida on February 7, providing its members with a four-day immersive educational on both the cruise business and experience.
Scenic Group, the world-renowned leader in ultra-luxury river cruises and ocean yacht voyages, celebrated Cruise Planners as one of its top travel partners during the highly anticipated Night of the Stars gala.
Agents can now apply for a place for Cruise Line International Association’s (CLIA) Expedition Showcase 2026.
Princess Cruises rang in 2026 in full bloom with a stunning appearance at the iconic 137th Rose Parade®, unveiling its “Together in the Magic of Alaska” float.
Carnival Cruise Line is returning to New York’s Times Square to light the iconic New Year’s Eve Ball for the fifth year in a row, with Josh Weinstein, CEO of Carnival Corporation & plc, leading the company’s delegation as guests across Carnival’s fleet celebrate the new year with festivities at sea.
MedCruise delivered its 2025 Professional Development Course (PDC), offering members a focused and practical AI Training Programme designed specifically for the cruise port and destination community.
StarCruises, in collaboration with the Ronald McDonald House Charities Malaysia (RMHC Malaysia), today hosted nearly 200 families and paediatric patients aboard the Star Voyager cruise ship during a special port-stay event.
FCCA Foundation, the charitable arm of Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA), is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 FCCA Foundation Children’s Essay Competition, as well as the 2025 Children’s Poster Competition.
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland has confirmed details for its next Expedition Summit, taking place on May 8, 2026.
The second edition of the Costa Global Summit 2025, organized at the Centennial Pavilion of Fira Montjuic in Barcelona, saw the presence of leaders in the industry, travel agents, and other global partners in an attempt to examine Costa Cruises’ vision of the future of cruising. 
America’s Cruise Line Partners with Port of San Diego as Official Cruise Line Sponsor for Largest Fourth of July Fireworks Display on the West Coast.
Partnership introduced new destination concept at the Ensenada Cruise Terminal, highlighting collaboration and investment aimed at strengthening tourism and community growth in Baja California.
On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, MSC Group’s Cruise Division and the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs’ Art in Public Places program hosted Art After Dark: Panel Discussion and Artist Reception at the new MSC Miami Cruise Terminal at PortMiami.
Travel agencies are riding a strong sales wave as 2025 draws to a close. World Travel Holdings (WTH) has reported that its trade-focused division that includes Dream Vacations and CruiseOne is growing faster than the company’s direct-to-consumer travel businesses.
It was smooth sailing as Holland America Line’s float cruised through the streets of New York this morning (Nov. 27, 2025) in the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®.
The 2025 Avalon Waterways & ACTA European River Cruise Summit is hosting 120 travel advisors from across Canada.
Ambassador Cruise Line and PEEL Entertainment Group are delighted to confirm the two finalists for the Ambassador PEEL Playwriting Challenge 2025. 
Cruises Atlantic Islands (CAI) held its II General Assembly on 17 November, bringing together the ports of the Macaronesia region to review shared priorities and agree on the strategic roadmap for the coming year. 