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ABInbev Hosts First Corona Sunset Happy Hour, Unveils Airport Concept

By |November 5th, 2024|Categories: Cruise News, Feature, General|

AbInbev made a powerful impact at the TFWA (Tax Free World Association) event in Cannes recently, which is an important platform for the travel retail industry. For the first time, the company hosted a Corona Sunset Happy Hour, a special event that highlighted the energy and vibrancy of the Corona brand while providing a unique... Source link

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Virsec’s Maritime English Test for Cruise Ship Staff Approved by ABS

By |November 5th, 2024|Categories: Cruise News, Feature, General|

Virsec announced that its Online Maritime English Test for Cruise Ship Staff has been approved by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), according to a press release. The online assessment is designed to certify seafarers’ English language proficiency. It addresses the need for standardization in the maritime industry, ensuring that crew members have the necessary... Source link

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Mein Schiff 7 Makes Maiden Call in Tenerife

By |November 4th, 2024|Categories: Cruise News, Feature, General|

Port of Tenerife welcomed the inaugural call of the Mein Schiff 7 on Friday, November 1, according to a press release. The Port Authority, represented by Luz Marina Espiau, commercial and business development manager, held a plaque exchange ceremony to commemorate the ship’s maiden visit. The event, hosted by Captain Georgio Di Mou and his... Source link

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Royal Caribbean Group to Acquire Costa Maya for $292 Million – Cruise Industry News

By |November 4th, 2024|Categories: Cruise News, Feature, General|

The Royal Caribbean Group has entered into an agreement to acquire the Port of Costa Maya in Mexico, according to a recent SEC filing.The deal was closed in September 2024 and also includes adjacent land in Mahahual, Quintana Roo, for approximately $292 million.According to the document, the transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2025, subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions.In October 2024, Royal Caribbean International announced plans to develop a new cruise destination in the region, Perfect Day Mexico.According to the company, the port of call will be included in itineraries to[...]

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Cruise Orderbook: 67 New Ships and 170,000 Berths by 2036

By |November 4th, 2024|Categories: Cruise News, Feature, General, Top Stories|

The latest edition of the global cruise ship orderbook by Cruise Industry News shows that 67 ships are scheduled to enter service by 2036. With the recent addition of two newbuilds for Viking, the new vessels are now scheduled to add over 170,000 berths to the global cruise market. [Note: Download a print-ready PDF of... Source link

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Port of Cork Concludes 190,000-Passenger Season

By |November 3rd, 2024|Categories: Cruise News, Feature, General|

The Port of Cork Company (PoCC) concluded its 2024 cruise season with the arrival of the MSC Virtuosa on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024. During the season, the port welcomed 103 cruise ships, carrying 190,000 passengers. Conor Mowlds, chief commercial officer at the Port of Cork Company, said: “As this successful cruise season comes to a... Source link

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