In a reorganization to create dedicated teams for cruise and cargo operations, Port Everglades appointed Robert Moroney as assistant director of operations, cruise.

Francisco Mallmann, who had a prominent 14-year association with Azamara, has left the company.

HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) appointed Hayley Van Der Steen and Sophie Nelson as trade partnership managers, alongside Megan Lewis as inside sales executive.

Ana Vilchez is rising to the challenge of filling Orfila Salazar's big shoes as the cruise leader in the Dominican Republic's Ministry of Tourism.

Gaby Percy, who has been working for Coral Expeditions at its head office in Cairns the past 12 months, is sales manager for Australia and New Zealand.

Former US first lady Rosalynn Carter, who died Sunday at 96, served as the godmother for Sovereign of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship at the time.

New Zealand’s Heritage Expeditions appointed Robert Halfpenny to the newly-created position of global sales director.

Riviera Travel teamed up with English Heritage. The long-term partnership was established to help mark the 40th anniversary of Riviera's first escorted tour, which takes place in March next year.

One passenger died after a Nassau Blue Lagoon ferry carrying passengers on a Royal Caribbean excursion submerged in rough seas.

Explora Journeys beefed up its North American sales team to strengthen the management of partnerships with top consortia, larger national and key accounts and luxury agency partners.