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Ports & Destinations
MedCruise BoD members assume their new rolesMedCruise BoD members assume their new roles

MedCruise President Theodora Riga will take on additional duties while the association’s board of directors expands by two members, welcoming representatives from the Atlantic region.

byHolly Payne, Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor
Jan 20, 2025
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People & Opinions
Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas to showcase Caribbean artistsRoyal Caribbean's Star of the Seas to showcase Caribbean artists
byAnne Kalosh
Jan 16, 2025
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People & Opinions
Seabourn's Eva Damato takes Travel Leaders Network luxury roleSeabourn's Eva Damato takes Travel Leaders Network luxury role
byAnne Kalosh
Jan 16, 2025
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Food and Beverage
Ken Taylor announced as Seatrade Cruise F&B AmbassadorKen Taylor announced as Seatrade Cruise F&B Ambassador
byHolly Payne
Jan 16, 2025
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People & Opinions
With Nikki Upshaw's exit, Del Rio takes on Oceania sales oversightWith Nikki Upshaw's exit, Del Rio takes on Oceania sales oversight
byAnne Kalosh
Jan 15, 2025
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People & Opinions
Rolf-Dieter Maltzahn named A-ROSA’s new CEORolf-Dieter Maltzahn named A-ROSA’s new CEO
byHolly Payne
Jan 15, 2025
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Hotel Operations & Entertainment
Fred. Olsen pioneers ‘Moments Crew’ concept featuring celebrities like Vic Reeves
Comedian Vic Reeves among Fred. Olsen’s ‘Moments Crew’ team of celebrities
Jan 15, 2025
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byHolly Payne, Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor
People & Opinions
Crystal's 35th anniversary-themed cruises feature special guests
Crystal's 35th anniversary-themed cruises feature special guests
Jan 10, 2025
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
People & Opinions
Sara Mathew to exit the boards of Carnival Corp. & plc
Sara Mathew to exit the boards of Carnival Corp. & plc
Jan 10, 2025
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
People & Opinions
Ted Sykes is retiring after an illustrious cruise career
Ted Sykes is retiring after an illustrious cruise career
Jan 8, 2025
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
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People & Opinions
Peter Green takes up new strategic accounts manager role at Ambassador
Peter Green takes up strategic accounts manager role at Ambassador
Jan 7, 2025
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byHolly Payne, Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor
People & Opinions
Damian Borg’s promotion underscores NCL’s plans for Asia
Damian Borg’s promotion underscores NCL’s plans for Asia
Jan 7, 2025
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byHelen Hutcheon, Australasia correspondent
People & Opinions
Viking CFO Leah Talactac on going public and 2025 priorities
Viking CFO Leah Talactac on going public and 2025 priorities
Jan 7, 2025
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
People & Opinions
Cunard’s Australasia chief Katrina McAlpine to depart in April
Cunard’s Australasia chief Katrina McAlpine to depart in April
Jan 7, 2025
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byHelen Hutcheon, Australasia correspondent
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People & Opinions
Adora Cruises announces Chen (Roger) Ranfeng as its new CEO
Adora Cruises announces Chen (Roger) Ranfeng as its new CEO
Jan 7, 2025
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byKatherine Si, China Correspondent
People & Opinions
BVI Port Authority's Natasha Chalwell rejoins Tourist Board
BVI Port Authority's Natasha Chalwell rejoins Tourist Board
Jan 7, 2025
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
People & Opinions
The Temptations to perform on Princess 6oth anniversary cruise
The Temptations to perform on Princess 6oth anniversary cruise
Jan 6, 2025
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
People & Opinions
Jason Montague returns to oversee Oceania Cruises, Regent
Jason Montague returns to oversee Oceania Cruises, Regent
Jan 6, 2025
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
People & Opinions
Gordon Dirker joins US-based expedition retailer Cruise Norway
Gordon Dirker joins US-based expedition retailer Cruise Norway
Jan 3, 2025
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
People & Opinions
New Year's promotion for Cruise Port Rotterdam's Nick Hoogeweij
New Year's promotion for Cruise Port Rotterdam's Nick Hoogeweij
Jan 3, 2025
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byMary Bond, Editor in Chief
People & Opinions
Robbie Williams to headline Mein Schiff Relax naming in Málaga
Robbie Williams to headline Mein Schiff Relax naming in Málaga
Jan 3, 2025
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
Marketing
New brand ambassador Eric Stonestreet stars in NCL ad campaign
New brand ambassador Eric Stonestreet stars in NCL ad campaign
Jan 2, 2025
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
People & Opinions
CLIA appoints veteran maritime leader Bud Darr as president/CEO
CLIA appoints veteran maritime leader Bud Darr as president/CEO
Dec 19, 2024
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
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People & Opinions
Sebastian von Hardenberg appointed CEO of BSM
Sebastian von Hardenberg appointed CEO of BSM
Dec 19, 2024
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byHolly Payne, Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor
People & Opinions
Arica's Mario Moya Montenegro assumes Conosur presidency
Arica's Mario Moya Montenegro assumes Conosur presidency
Dec 19, 2024
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
People & Opinions
Silversea's global marketing chief Cinzia Amadio is leaving
Silversea's global marketing chief Cinzia Amadio is leaving
Dec 17, 2024
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
People & Opinions
Victory Cruise Lines names its godmothers, unwraps Holiday Sale
Victory Cruise Lines names its godmothers, unwraps Holiday Sale
Dec 16, 2024
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
People & Opinions
Former NCLH CEO Kevin Sheehan is interim CEO, Dave & Busters
Former NCLH CEO Kevin Sheehan is interim CEO, Dave & Busters
Dec 15, 2024
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
People & Opinions
Capt. Philip Holliday to leave Port Authority of NSW
Capt. Philip Holliday to leave Port Authority of NSW
Dec 13, 2024
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byHelen Hutcheon, Australasia correspondent
People & Opinions
Gus Antorcha first cruise executive on Brand USA board
Gus Antorcha first cruise executive on Brand USA board
Dec 13, 2024
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
People & Opinions
'Leading ladies' name Ritz-Carlton yacht Ilma at Port Everglades
'Leading ladies' name Ritz-Carlton yacht Ilma at Port Everglades
Dec 13, 2024
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
People & Opinions
Disney Cruise Line spreads holiday cheer at Nassau school
Disney Cruise Line spreads holiday cheer at Nassau school
Dec 12, 2024
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
People & Opinions
Carnival brings Christmas cheer to Queensland Children’s Hospital
Carnival brings Christmas cheer to Queensland Children’s Hospital
Dec 12, 2024
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byHelen Hutcheon, Australasia correspondent
People & Opinions
James Rodriguez is staying on as Atlas Ocean Voyages CEO
James Rodriguez is staying on as Atlas Ocean Voyages CEO
Dec 12, 2024
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
People & Opinions
Natalya Leahy becomes Lindblad Expeditions CEO
Natalya Leahy becomes Lindblad Expeditions CEO
Dec 10, 2024
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
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