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Albatros Expeditions has appointed Jakob Lunøe as its new CEO, according to a press release. With a background spanning the travel and technology industries, Lunøe brings experience in small-ship polar expeditions and expertise in digital transformation and customer engagement. He started his career as a tour leader overseeing voyages across Southeast Asia, the Mediterranean, and... Source link

Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled details about 10 sailings for 2026 that will commemorate America’s 250th birthday.The sailings comprise ship meetups and unique patriotic experiences, the line announced in a press release.The cruises include itineraries ranging from three to eight days. They will sail from six homeports, including Miami, Port Canaveral, Jacksonville, New York City, Long Beach and San Francisco.On July 4, 2026, America’s 250th birthday, seven ships sailing from east coast homeports will meet up near Celebration Key for a celebration at sea, while three ships will unite off the west coast near Ensenada.During the meetups, each ship[...]

MSC Cruises’ newest ship, the MSC World America, will offer a selection of 19 cabin types, according to a press release. The ship will feature Owner’s Suites in the MSC Yacht Club, spanning over 150m², and Duplex Suites with dedicated entertainment spaces. For guests seeking more affordable options, the ship will also offer balcony cabins... Source link

Norwegian Cruise Line is cancelling a total of 38 cruises onboard three of its ships, according to a statement sent to travel advisors.Sailing onboard the Norwegian Jewel, the Norwegian Star and the Norwegian Dawn, the cruises were scheduled to take place between November 2025 and April 2026.Cancelled cruises onboard the Norwegian Jewel include all the itineraries that were set to depart between Nov. 23, 2025, and April 5, 2026.The ship was scheduled to offer a series of 16 five- to 14-night cruises to the Caribbean and the Bahamas departing from Tampa.For the Norwegian Star, cancellations include the ship’s[...]

RWS Global is opening its new headquarters in Shanghai, marking its expansion into location-based entertainment experiences in Asia, according to a press release.The move strengthens the company’s end-to-end professional services in the region, including master planning, design, build, execution, and operations for clients in cruise, theater and sports. The move is further supported by a new strategic partnership with Max-Matching Entertainments, an entertainment creator in the region.“After nearly three decades of serving Asia with projects including Nickelodeon Playtime, Lao Niu Children’s Discovery Museum and Science Center Singapore, RWS Global is underscoring our leadership in this market by opening[...]

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Italy has organized the Second Edition of the Sustainable Cruise Tourism Management Program.This edition was organized within the frame of their dialogue partnership with the Indian Ocean Region Association (IORA), according to a press release.The course took place at Roma Cruise Terminal’s Terminal Amerigo Vespucci and was organized thanks to the collaboration with ForMare and Confitarma, the Italian Shipowners’ Confederation.According to the press release, the program saw the participation of representatives from authorities across the Indian Ocean Region, including the Port Authorities of Mauritius, Tanzania, and[...]