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South Florida’s cruise business is, well, cruising again
The cruise business was idled for 15 months. Ships were empty except for skeleton crews. Passengers stayed home. Jobs were cut and South Florida’s cruise ports — some of the busiest in the world — were quiet.
No stevedores. No crew members. No passengers. The cruise business was closed because of COVID-19.
Full story South Florida’s cruise business is, well, cruising again
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Cruise Planners hosts Land Symposium in Fort Lauderdale to luxury land market
In an effort to continuously educate advisors in the fast-growing land sector, Cruise Planners recently hosted their popular Land Symposium to help advisors network, learn and fine-tune their professional development skills. (more…)
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Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Announces 2023 Hall of Fame Cruise Industry Award Winners
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced the 2023 CLIA Hall of Fame Cruise Industry Award winners. (more…)
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Sold Out Cruise360 conference a Sign that Cruise Is Back
Some 1,700 travel advisors and cruise line representatives gathered in sunny, post-flooded Ft. Lauderdale to expand and share their product knowledge of the cruise industry at this year’s Cruise360 conference. (more…)
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American Queen Voyages™ to Attend the Biggest Cruise Conference of the Year. A dynamic booth design, special guests, and exciting surprises await travel advisors at 2023 CLIA Cruise360
American Queen Voyages is planning to make a splash at the annual CLIA Cruise360 conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida taking place this month. (more…)
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Global Ports Holding Reveals Latest Updates on its West Med Cruise Ports
Global Ports Holding (“GPH”), the world’s largest cruise port operator, announced the latest updates on its ongoing projects in the West Mediterranean region during a Regional Reception as part of the Seatrade Cruise Global event on March 29th. (more…)
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MedCruise, an important participant at Seatrade Cruise Global
With a dedicated stand at the disposal of its members and associated members, MedCruise organised more than 60 meetings and held several presentations. (more…)
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Global Ports Holding Americas Ports Shine at Seatrade Cruise Global 2023
Global Ports Holding Plc (“GPH”), the world’s largest cruise port operator, highlighted the exciting changes underway at each of its ports in the Americas during Seatrade Cruise Global 2023. (more…)
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Seatrade Update: Intent to Cruise Is High, Sustainability a Focus
In 2023, cruise tourism is forecast to reach 106 percent of 2019 levels, or 31.5 million passengers, according to Cruise Lines International Association’s (CLIA) “2023 State of the Cruise Industry” report. (more…)
Sailing Towards a Better Future: Live from Seatrade Cruise Global 2023
The cruise industry gathered once again in Fort Lauderdale for the annual Seatrade Cruise Global conference, where the successful restart of cruise and the continued progress of the industry — particularly around sustainability and what customers want — were top of mind. (more…)
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Cruise Critic Reveals 2023 Cruisers’ Choice Award Winners
Cruise Critic announced the winners of its 11th annual Cruise Critic Cruises’ Choice Awards Tuesday at the annual Seatrade Cruise Global conference in Fort Lauderdale, naming the most popular cruises based on consumer reviews and ratings shared on Cruise Critic over the past year. (more…)
FCCA, Platinum Members and Cruise Executives Embark on Exclusive Networking Event Before Seatrade Cruise Global
Cruise executives and destination stakeholders had an early check in for Seatrade Cruise Global yesterday evening when they embarked on the annual welcome event hosted by Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) – and sponsored by Port Everglades, ExcursionInsurance.com and Bacardi – at the Riverside Hotel in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. (more…)
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Seatrade Cruise Global announces theme panelists for 2023 State of the Global Cruise Industry Keynote
Seatrade Cruise Global, the cruise industry’s preeminent annual business-to-business event, announces its highly anticipated 2023 State of the Global Cruise Industry Keynote lineup, presented in partnership with Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and sponsored by the Hong Kong Tourism Board. (more…)
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Celebrity Cruises Officially Names Its Newest Ship. Simone Biles became the official Godmother to the new Celebrity Beyond cruise ship during the naming ceremony in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Celebrity Beyond has officially joined the Celebrity Cruises fleet, the third in the iconic Edge series. (more…)
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2023 National Conference Revealed for Dream Vacations and CruiseOne
Home-based advisors with Dream Vacations and CruiseOne were recently surprised at the Ft. Lauderdale Regional Training when Adolfo Perez, SVP of global sales and trade marketing for Carnival Cruise Line, announced the date, cruise and itinerary of the network’s 2023 National Conference. (more…)
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Seatrade Cruise Global Announces New Venue and Dates for 2023
The world’s largest cruise trade conference, Seatrade Cruise Global, will host its 2023 conference and exhibition at the newly renovated Greater Fort Lauderdale Broward County Convention Center from March 27-30, 2023. (more…)
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Gold Medalist And World Champion Simone Biles Named Godmother Of “Celebrity Beyond”. Trailblazing Gymnast Will Officially Name Celebrity Cruises’ Groundbreaking Ship this November
Celebrity Cruises announced today (May 10) that Simone Biles, 19-time World Champion and seven-time Olympic Medalist, will add another very special title to her decorated career – godmother for Celebrity BeyondSM, the industry’s most highly anticipated ship of the year that recently debuted in Europe. (more…)
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Holland America Line’s Noordam Returns to Service in Fort Lauderdale
After more than two years since the industrywide pause began due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Holland America Line’s Noordam returned to service Sunday, April 24, 2022, at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (more…)
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Adolfo Perez, 40-Year Veteran of Carnival Cruise Line, Honored with CLIA’s Lifetime Achievement Award
Adolfo M. Perez has been a champion of cruise travel since he started with Carnival Cruise Line as an embarkation agent at PortMiami in 1982, and now as senior vice president of Global Sales and Trade Marketing, his significant contributions to the cruise industry are being recognized with the Cruise Lines International Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award for 2022. (more…)
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Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Announces 2022 Hall of Fame Cruise Industry Award Winners
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced the 2022 Hall of Fame Cruise Industry Awards. The awards identify individuals and organizations whose efforts and accomplishments represent a significant contribution to the cruise industry. (more…)
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Carnival Cruise Line to Host Series of Fun Activities for Travel Advisors at CLIA Cruise360 with Opportunity to Win 50 Free Cruises
In anticipation of the annual CLIA Cruise360 conference from March 29 through April 3, Carnival Cruise Line is announcing a series of fun activities it will host on-site and virtually for travel advisors to get involved with the line and have a chance to win a free cruise for participating. (more…)
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“Caribbean Princess” Welcomes Guests Back Onboard for a Season of Cruises to the Tropical Caribbean from Ft. Lauderdale
Enthusiastic cruisers set sail today aboard “Caribbean Princess” from Ft. Lauderdale for a vacation to the Eastern Caribbean, marking the return to service of the next Princess Cruises ship. (more…)
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Bahamian Paratriathlete, Erin Brown, Named Godmother Of New Royal Caribbean Ship “Odyssey Of The Seas”
A Bahamian woman, who lost her leg to cancer and went on to defy odds and inspire many, has been named Godmother of Royal Caribbean International’s new, innovative ship, “Odyssey of the Seas”. (more…)
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Celebrity Apex Christened in Fort Lauderdale. Ship kicks off its inaugural Caribbean season
Christening of Celebrity Apex in Fort Lauderdale (PAX Video)
Beauty and wonder meet excitement and anticipation as Celebrity Cruises’ stunning new-luxury ship, Celebrity Apex, kicks off its inaugural Caribbean season, setting sail from Ft. Lauderdale today (Nov.2). (more…)
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American Queen Voyages™ Announces New Fort Lauderdale Headquarters
American Queen Voyages®, part of Hornblower® Group and formerly American Queen Steamboat Company® and Victory Cruise Lines®, announced that it will open a headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (more…)
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Princess Cruises Celebrates the Women of NASA at Dedication Ceremony Naming New Sky Princess
Princess Cruises christened its newest ship, Sky Princess yesterday in a moving tribute to the pioneering women of the U.S. Space Program who represent crowning achievements in science, research and technology through innovation and their desire to explore the far reaches of the sky. (more…)
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Carnival Sunrise arrived in her new homeport of Fort Lauderdale
The totally transformed Carnival Sunrise arrived in her new homeport of Fort Lauderdale today (Oct. 28),to launch a schedule of four- and five-day Caribbean and Bahamas cruises from Port Everglades.Today’s voyage – a sold-out five-day cruise to Ocho Rios and Grand Cayman – marks the first of nearly 40 departures from Fort Lauderdale through May 2, 2020. (more…)
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Expedia CruiseShipCenters Hosts Florida Travel Expo
Five Expedia CruiseShipCenters locations in South Florida recently hosted their second annual travel expo. The event took place Saturday, September 21, at the Sheraton Suites Cypress Creek in Fort Lauderdale. (travelagentcentral.com)
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A new luxury expedition-focused cruise line will soon call Florida home
According to posts by the company on LinkedIn and comments by real estate firm NAI/Merin Hunter Codman, Mystic Cruises USA, the North American division of the new boutique luxury cruise line Mystic Cruises, will be headquartered in Fort Lauderdale. (orlandoweekly.com)
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