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DNV recently announced leadership appointments within the Miami Cruise Center for the Americas. Antonio Prestigiacomo (pictured, left) has been named director of the Miami Cruise Center. In this role, Prestigiacomo will lead business development, sales, and client engagement activities within the cruise segment, according to a press release. Prestigiacomo will also remain the key account... Source link

Adora Cruises signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Shanghai Mobile, the company announced in a press release.According to the statement, the partnership aims to leverage 5G communication technology to provide network communication services for Adora’s second newbuild, the Adora Flora City.By enhancing the convenience of communications for guests onboard, the company said it aims to transform the vessel into “a globally leading smart ship.”Through their collaboration, Adora Cruises and Shanghai Mobile will also work together to apply new communication technologies onboard the Flora City, the company added.The new vessel will see the introduction of foundational communication and digital[...]

Carnival Corporation today announced important moves within its global leadership team for Princess Cruises, Holland America Line and Seabourn, according to a press release.Gus Antorcha (pictured), currently president of Holland America Line, has been named president of Princess Cruises, effective Dec. 2, 2024, replacing John Padgett, who is stepping away from the business in mid-February 2025.With the leadership change, Beth Bodensteiner, currently senior vice president and chief commercial officer for Holland America Line, has been promoted to president of the cruise line, effective Dec. 2, 2024.Both Antorcha and Bodensteiner will report to Josh Weinstein, CEO of Carnival Corporation[...]

Princess Cruises has launched its new global advertising campaign, “Love Boat by Hannah,” featuring Ted Lasso’s Emmy-winning actress and musical theater professional Hannah Waddingham.The cruise line announced in a press release that in the campaign, Waddingham reintroduced audiences to the TV theme song “The Love Boat.” Waddingham reimagined the song in the new ad campaign, adding a modern twist.The campaign was filmed by acclaimed director Dave Laden of Hungry Man and created with the expertise of Princess Cruises’ agency of record, Terri & Sandy. Waddingham recorded her version at the Criteria Recording Studios in Miami.“Waddingham brings something truly[...]

Tourism Trinidad officially launched the 2024–25 cruise season with the inaugural arrival of the Nautica from Oceania Cruises at the Port of Spain Cruise Ship Complex on November 15, 2024.Cliff Hamilton, chairman of Tourism Trinidad Limited, welcomed representatives from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and the Arts, the Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago, the Port of Spain City Corporation, and other industry stakeholders to celebrate the occasion. Hamilton emphasized the organization’s commitment to developing the local cruise sector and highlighted the significance of the Nautica’s inaugural call.Hamilton said: “The arrival of the Nautica today is a testament[...]