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The MSC Foundation is backing critical new research from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List which revealed that 44 percent of reef-building coral species are at risk of extinction, according to a press release. Presented at the COP29 UN climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, the study highlights a pressing threat to... Source link

Global Ports Holding (GPH) has contributed €250,000 to support emergency response and reconstruction after severe floods devastated Valencia, Spain, according to a press release. This funding is directed to the Valencia Government and will aid in search, rescue and rebuilding efforts, helping communities most impacted by the disaster. Coordinated with the Spanish government’s response, which... Source link

The new Disney Treasure docked in its homeport of Port Canaveral this morning for the very first time. Following its initial visit to Florida, the Disney Treasure will sail to New York City for a special christening celebration on the evening of November 19, which will be streamed live on the Disney Parks Blog, according... Source link

MSC Cruises recently kicked off its 2024-25 cruise season in Brazil with the arrival of the MSC Seaview in Santos.After crossing the Atlantic in late October, the 2018-built vessel started its first cruise from Brazil on Nov. 10, 2024.To mark the start of the deployment, MSC held a celebration onboard the vessel, which was attended by Adrian Ursilli, the company’s country manager, along with ship officials, authorities, travel agents and press members.During the 2024-25 season, five MSC vessels are scheduled to offer 126 cruises departing from six Brazilian homeports.Two additional vessels from the brand are poised to visit[...]

Bodrum Cruise Port and Marella Cruises teamed up for a social responsibility initiative focused on environmental conservation and maritime education, according to a press release. The initiative began with a beach cleanup at Giritli Teyze Beach, where high school students worked alongside the Marella Discovery crew to contribute to the local environment. Following the cleanup,... Source link

Ambassador Cruise Line has announced updates to its executive team, aligning with strategic growth objectives and a focus on enhancing guest experiences, according to a company statement.Simon Weeks has been appointed chief revenue officer, a new role that expands his responsibilities from his previous chief administrative officer position to oversee all revenue streams, including ticket sales, onboard revenue, destination experiences and itinerary planning. He will also continue managing legal and HR functions.Bob McGowan joins the team as chief experience officer, focusing on enhancing Ambassador’s guest experience offerings. In the newly created role, he will focus on guest experience,[...]