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The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) will be opening up registration for River Cruise Expo accommodations and post-event FAMs later this month.
Oceanwide Expeditions, a veteran of the expedition cruise industry and pioneer of polar tourism, has been recognized in three categories at the 2025 Expedition Cruise Network (ECN) Expedition Cruise Awards.
On September 23, Riviera Travel welcomed members of its new North American Agent Advisory Board for an inaugural meeting at the brand’s U.S. headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, FL, marking a significant milestone in the company’s aggressive regional growth campaign.
The official programme of the 67th MedCruise General Assembly, scheduled to take place in Šibenik from 30 September to 3 October 2025, was formally presented today (September 30, 2025) during a press conference hosted in the Croatian port, member of the association. 
More than 20 cruise lines will take the stage next month at Cruise Lines International Association’s new Spotlight Sessions on river cruising and expedition cruising – and limited places are still available for travel agents to take part in a live studio audience.
On the occasion of World Tourism Day 27/9/2025, held under the theme “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation”, Heraklion Port Authority (HPA S.A.) organized a series of events highlighting the pivotal role of the port in the tourism development of Crete and Greece.
Happy World Maritime Day from Disney Cruise Line! Today (September 25, 2025) and every day, we celebrate our crew and cast members for their impact on the maritime industry and dedication to life at sea.
Global Ports Holding (GPH), the world’s largest cruise port operator, has marked International Coastal Cleanup Day with a worldwide cleanup initiative across its network of cruise ports.
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland has announced its 2026 conference will be held from June 4-6 in Southampton.
On a panel to discuss year-round cruising (Seatrade Europe – Hamburg), Luis de Carvalho, cruise commercial director at Copenhagen Malmo Port (CMP), explained that Copenhagen’s “proximity to Germany had been a huge factor in year-round/winter cruising”. 
Cruise Britain and Cruise Ireland working together as the British Isles have jointly been awarded Destination of the Year at the 2025 Seatrade Cruise Awards.
Adventure Canada guests and expedition team joined together to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on the 2022 Greenland and Wild Labrador expedition. 
The Strategic Alliance of European Cruise Ports Associations reaffirmed its strong collaboration during Seatrade Cruise Europe 2025 in Hamburg, underscoring the importance of sustainable growth, innovation, and resilience across the cruise industry.
Cultural expedition cruise pioneer Swan Hellenic has launched a Lionfish Control Initiative in partnership with the NGOs Elafonisos Eco and SDG4MED, dedicated to raising awareness of the ecological threat posed by this invasive species in the Mediterranean.
The Association reinforces its leadership in the Mediterranean cruise sector with a strong institutional presence and multiple initiatives.
On Monday, 15 September 2025, the Heraklion Port Authority (HPA) had the pleasure of welcoming 28 students and 4 faculty members from the Department of Geography at the University of Augsburg, Germany. 
This week an outstanding edition of Seatrade Europe – Cruise & River Cruise Convention took place in the stunning surroundings of Hamburg Messe und Congress in Germany.
From the high seas to high speeds, MSC Cruises brought a taste of its world-class gastronomy trackside at the 2025 Italian Grand Prix. 
The Australian Cruise Association (ACA) Conference has sailed into Fremantle, bringing together industry leaders to discuss cruise and tourism opportunities.
Cruise Europe (CE), together with its co-exhibiting partners – The French Atlantic Ports, Cruise Finland, North Atlantic Agency, Cruise Faroe Islands, Adelte, Port of Tallinn and Port of Klaipeda and partners – is exhibiting at stand number 334 at Seatrade Europe in Hamburg.
The international cruise industry will meet again this year from September 10 to 12 at Seatrade Europe – Cruise & River Cruise Convention in Hamburg.
Excitement is growing for the opportunity to get on cruise lines’ radars at the Caribbean’s premier industry event, as leading executives from Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) and the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC) joined on Thursday at a press conference about the FCCA Cruise Conference and Trade Show, taking place in San Juan from October 20-24. 

