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The conference program for the 17th China Cruise Shipping Conference (CCS17) is highlighted by an Industry Leaders session.Taking place later this week, the three-day event will be held in the Binhai New Area, Tianjin, from October 17 to October 19, 2024 and is organized by the China Cruise and Yacht Industry Association.According to the event’s conference program, the discussion will be attended by top executives from several brands, including Royal Caribbean International, Adora Cruises, China Merchants Cruises, Tianjin Oriental International Cruise, Blue Dream Cruises and 66 Degree Expeditions.The panel, which takes place on Thursday at 2:30 PM, will[...]

Grupo Vidanta has chosen Resco’s cruisePAL Central Reservation System (CRS) to handle its cruise reservation system, Resco announced in a newsletter.“We’ve had a great partnership thus far and are excited to continue working together. Their flexibility and adaptability have consistently aligned with our evolving business needs, making cruisePAL the ideal solution for our reservation system expansion,” said Len Dudis, chief information officer at Grupo Vidanta.Acting as a single, integrated solution, cruisePAL CRS will be utilized to manage different aspects of Grupo Vidanta’s reservation process, covering bookings and payments, as well as sales invoices and agency account reconciliation.Additionally, Grupo[...]

Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy announced a goal of $75,000 for her tandem skydive over Tampa Bay on October 19, aimed at raising funds for hurricane relief efforts through the Gary Sinise Foundation. According to a press release, the Micky and Madeleine Arison Family Foundation will match all donations received for this initiative. “Our... Source link

According to its latest sustainability report, Ponant is making progress in its goal to reach net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050.In 2023, Ponant’s fleet reduced its CO2 emissions per cruise day by 11 percent compared to 2018, the company reported.The achievements are the result of investing in a modern fleet, Ponant said, which strives to achieve the highest standards in terms of environmental performance and health and safety onboard.Other actions included replacing heavy fuel oil with Low Sulfur Marine Gas Oil, which the company has been using since 2019.The company has invested in energy and operations optimizations, as well[...]

The SS United States Conservancy has transferred the title of the SS United States to Okaloosa County and preparations are already underway to move the ship.According to a press release issued by the not-for-profit organization, the transfer is part of a court-ordered mediation settlement.The Florida county is already moving forward with preparations to transform the retired ocean liner into an artificial reef.The move effectively ends more than two years of litigation brought by Penn Warehousing, the operator of the pier where the 1952-built ship is currently docked in Philadelphia.Facing an eviction notice, the Conservancy had to move the[...]

Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis of the Seas is currently undergoing a drydock at the Navantia shipyard in Cádiz.After finishing a summer program in the Western Mediterranean, the 2009-built ship arrived at the Spanish facility on Oct. 1, 2024.Completing 15 years of service this month, the vessel is undergoing routine maintenance, in addition to class inspections and technical overhauls.The Oasis of the Seas is also expected to go through updates  to its public areas and facilities.Following the work, the ship is scheduled to welcome guests back on Oct. 24, 2024, for a 14-night repositioning voyage to Florida.The trans-Atlantic crossing[...]