As Wonder of the Seas debuts this weekend at its summer home, Barcelona, Royal Caribbean International launched the search for a godmother on TikTok.

SVP Adam Ceserano was promoted to president of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association with Michele Paige taking the new role of CEO.

American Queen Voyages is branching into the expedition cruise sector, Variety Cruises is aiming towards cryptocurrency and Windstar Cruises has successfully concluded an ambitious stretching project across its fleet.

Sarah Wikevand, MD of UK-based cruise retailer ROL Cruise, has been named godmother of Emerald Azzurra and will christen the vessel on May 28 in Venice.

MSC Cruises USA appointed industry veteran Lynn Torrent as EVP and chief commercial officer, while EVP/COO Ken Muskat will leave the company and Suzanne Salas and Albino di Lorenzo were promoted.

Scenic Group has appointed Louise Tansey as sales manager responsible for agent sales for the central UK region.

The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators appointed Tudor Morgan of Hurtigruten Expeditions as its new chair.

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week (May 2-6), Norwegian Cruise Line relaunched its 'Norwegian’s Giving Joy' recognition program.

Frank Del Rio's 2021 compensation totaled nearly $19.7m, compared to $36.4m the year before and $17.8m in 2019.

Capt. Hernan Zini, a highly respected Royal Caribbean Group veteran who brought out Allure of the Seas then held key roles shoreside, is leaving.