The residents of the Alaskan town of Sitka have rejected a proposal to impose a daily limit on the number of arriving cruise passengers. According to KCAW, over 70 percent of the voters said no to the project, which...
Read MoreAmaWaterways, announced that the current CEO and co-founder Rudi Schreiner is transitioning to a new role as Chairman of the Board. President Catherine Powell will step up as the company’s Chief Executive Officer from July 1st with Mr. Schreiner...
Read MoreCrystal has introduced a new gelato offering onboard the Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity through an exclusive collaboration with Badiani, an Italian artisan gelato maker established in Florence in 1932. Founded by Idilio Badiani and continued by Paolo Pomposi, Badiani is known...
Read MoreCelestyal is celebrating the start of its summer season with a special promotion, offering up to 60 percent savings across 87 sailings departing between June 2025 and March 2027. In the Arabian Gulf, the offer applies to 19 departures...
Read MoreCelebrity Cruises is investing more than $250 million to modernize its Solstice-class vessels, starting with Celebrity Solstice in March 2026. The company said guests can look forward to eight new experiences, including four new-to-sea spaces, and many redesigned favorites....
Read MoreTUI Airways will launch a new direct flight from Birmingham Airport to Budapest International Airport, Hungary. The inaugural flight will take off on May 4, 2026. TUI said in a press release that Budapest is the first port of...
Read MoreRoyal Caribbean International’s Ovation of the Seas is ready to start its first summer season on the West Coast. The 2016-built ship is currently offering a repositioning cruise to Los Angeles, following the conclusion of her short spring season...
Read MoreColumbia signature, hospitality service provider of Columbia blue – The Leisure Group, announced that it introduced Generation Waste’s analytics platform onboard the Aroya. To date, the platform has experienced a 77 percent reduction in food waste. The company said...
Read MoreBeyond Oil has introduced its FDA-approved frying oil purification powder to the cruise industry. According to the company, the solution delivers a breakthrough in galley sustainability, food safety and logistical efficiency, as cruise companies can reduce operational costs, minimize...
Read MoreLet’s face it: The islands of French Polynesia are exotic to begin with and yet visiting this part of the South Pacific via a yacht-sized ship transports you even further into culture, hospitality and natural wonders. Offering experiences where...
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