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MSC Cruises Agrees to Charter Two Ships During 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar
MSC Cruises has signed an agreement with Qatar’s Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) to charter a pair of cruise ships that will serve as floating hotels for fans during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the cruise line announced Monday. MSC Europa and MSC Poesia will provide a combined capacity of 4,000 …
Celebrity Cruises Reveals First-Ever Sailing with All-Female Bridge, Officer Teams
Celebrity Cruises continues to push for more women in the industry with the announcement of the first-ever sailing with an entirely female bridge and officer team. Taking place on International Women’s Day, March 8, 2020, the Celebrity Edge will be led by the first American female cruise ship captain, Kate McCue, and 26 other women …
Cruises Inc., CruiseOne and Dream Vacations Kick Off 2019 National Conference
WHY IT RATES: Aboard Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas, the Cruises Inc., CruiseOne and Dream Vacations 2019 National Conference began today with addresses from motivational speakers, a discussion panel with cruise-industry executives and a focus on the extreme importance of today’s latest technological advances to travel agents for use in booking and communications. — …
Variety Cruises Launches New Itineraries in Tahiti and French Polynesia
WHY IT RATES: These journeys will take place on board Variety Cruises’ intimate Panorama II. —Codie Liermann, Associate Editor The award-winning cruise line, Variety Cruises, launched a new French Polynesia itinerary that has departures starting from December 2020 through March 2021. It’s a wonderful way to escape from the cold winter weather, enjoy Christmas and …
Cruise the Captivating Cape Verde Archipelago With Variety Cruises
Beginning November 2019, award-winning boutique cruise line, Variety Cruises, will begin sailing a spectacular itinerary along the Cape Verde archipelago aboard its mega-yacht, the Harmony V. Situated in the Atlantic off the coast of West Africa, the Cape Verde Islands offer an intoxicating blend of African and Portuguese cultural heritage, food, architecture, customs and traditions. …
Silversea Cruises Unveiled 197 New Itineraries For 2021-2022
Silversea Cruises, an ultra-luxury cruise, announced today that 197 new itineraries will be added to their product offerings for 2021-2022. Currently Silversea’s itineraries encompass all seven continents and feature worldwide luxury cruises to the Mediterranean, Caribbean, both Polar Regions and hundreds of fascinating destinations in between. Designed by Silversea’s team of destination experts, the cruise …
Royal Caribbean Officials Say Caribbean Cruises to Grow 50 Percent by 2030
Royal Caribbean International released new data Friday that indicates the cruise line’s Caribbean tourism business will increase by 50 percent through 2030, bringing the total economic benefit to $6 billion. Royal Caribbean CEO Michael Bayley told a recent Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) outlook forum that eight of the top 10 cruise destinations are in the …
MSC Cruises Reveals Guest Experiences at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve
MSC Cruises has revealed new details regarding some of the unique experiences awaiting guests at its private island destination in the Bahamas, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve. Scheduled to open on November 9, the exclusive 120-square-acre island in the Bimini chain of islands in the western Bahamas will boast two miles of white-sand beaches (eight …
MSC Cruises USA Names Michelle Lardizabal SVP, Commercial Sales Officer
WHY IT RATES: The new position will strengthen MSC Cruises USA’s commercial sales leadership, which is excellent news for travel agents.—Patrick Clarke, TravelPulse Senior Writer. MORE People Marigot Bay Appoints New Culinary Director Enterprise Holdings CEO Pam Nicholson to Retire at Year&#… Virtuoso Names Travis McElfresh Senior Vice President,… MSC Cruises USA—the North American arm …