Certares Management has invested in Avoya Travel, making the New York-based private equity firm co-owners of the host agency along with Jeff and Michael Anderson, who now become co-CEOs.

Craig Bell Estabrooks was promoted to president and CEO of Port Saint John, New Brunswick.

Jon Olav Stedje, port operation manager at the popular cruise destination Flåm, is appointed also as an ambassador for the Environmental Port Index (EPI) as it aims to expand.

Messaging on safety, continuous engagement via multimedia outlets and training support for the travel agent community will continue to be key focusses for European-based cruise brands as they hone in on a full fleet resumption.

The consensus among industry experts is that 2022 will be a transition year for the industry, with 2023 expected to see a return to pre-pandemic levels of cruising.

Chef Regina Charboneau was appointed culinary ambassador for American Queen Voyages.

Karen Shiers joined The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection as senior director of meetings, incentives, charters and events sales.

Jim Berra, one of cruising's most influential chief marketing officers, is leaving Royal Caribbean International for a new opportunity outside the industry.

‘There isn’t a silver bullet’ when it comes to achieving zero emissions, Costa Cruises President Mario Zanetti said, adding, ‘We have to make sure the energy will not be too expensive and will be produced in a sustainable way.’

Dr. Lucille O’Neal — author, philanthropist and mother of Carnival Cruise Line’s Chief Fun Officer Shaquille O’Neal — will serve as the godmother of Carnival Radiance.