Today, Carnival Corporation announced Christine Duffy as Carnival Cruise Line’s new President, effective February 1st. Christine Duffy currently serves as the CEO of CLIA, the cruise industry’s regulatory agency and will report to Arnold Donald in her new position. “Christine is one of the most respected and dynamic leaders in the travel industry,” said Donald. […]
Earlier this morning, the MSC Divina slowly made her way into her new home port of Miami, Florida. The ship was flanked by PortMiami fireboats with cannons turned to full blast and 3 tiny red and white Fiats gliding through the channel waters. The floating Fiats quickly and rapidly moved around the Divina, proclaiming the […]
Earlier today, Carnival Corporation announced a major organizational change, creating new positions within the company and promoting key executives. The most notable change in this restructuring is the creation of Holland America Group, a holding company for Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn. The new Holland America Group will be led by Holland America’s […]
Earlier last week, Carnival Corporation appointed Arnold W. Donald as CEO of the company. Former CEO, Micky Arison, will retain his position as Chairman of the Board of Carnival Corporation. The change in leadership will be effective on July 3rd. Carnival’s official statement on the change in leadership reads as follows: “In his role as chairman, […]
On my final day of Cruise3Sixty, I had the great pleasure and honor of meeting one of the biggest names in cruising. Christine Duffy, the CEO of CLIA. Shortly after arriving in Vancouver Airport, I received a tweet from the CLIA Twitter account informing me that Christine Duffy wished to meet me sometime during Cruise3Sixty. […]
Carnival Corporation & plc is donating $2 million to aid the victims of Hurricane Sandy that struck the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions, and devastated New Jersey and New York. The funds are earmarked for four charities providing an array of relief and rebuilding services and support. The Robin Hood Relief Fund will receive $1 […]
Nine cruise industry associations today announced they have agreed to operate under a common organization with a unified structure to serve as the voice and advocacy leader of the global cruise industry. The associations are… Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) European Cruise Council (ECC) Asia Cruise Association (ACA), Passenger Shipping Association (PSA/ACE) France’s AFCC, Brazil’s ABREMAR Northwest and […]
Earlier today in Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard, the first block of Costa’s new flagship, the Costa Diadema, was lowered into place. The special event was attended by the CEO of Costa Cruises, Michael Thamm and the CEO of Fincantieri, Giuseppe Bono. Michael Thamm noted, “The construction of Costa Diadema is a tangible commitment to the future growth of our company. It […]
Designed exclusively for MSC Cruises’ Fantasia class ships, MSC travellers will soon be able to soak up the sun in style at the new Top 18 Exclusive Solarium, an adults-only sanctuary of serenity boasting premium deck space and stunning sea views. MSC’s Top 18 Exclusive Solarium will be available from the beginning of the 2013 summer season on the top decks […]
Norwegian Cruise Line announced today two more New York-inspired food and beverage offerings onboard Norwegian Breakaway, the line’s newest ship: Sabrett Hot Dogs and Brooklyn Lager beer. Further enhancing the ship’s ties to New York City, its year-round homeport, these newly-announced offerings provide guests with a taste of the Big Apple at sea. Located on […]
Carnival Corporation today announced it has reached an agreement for the construction of two new cruise ships – a 99,000-ton ship for Holland America Line and a 135,000-ton vessel for Carnival Cruise Lines. A memorandum of agreement has been signed with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri for the construction of a 2,660-passenger ship for Holland America Line […]
MSC Cruises has been recognized with two prominent awards: the 2012 Magellan Awards from Travel Weekly, a leading travel industry publication, in the Large Cruise Ship and Advertising/Marketing Campaign categories. MSC Cruises has received eight Magellan Awards since 2009. The brand new MSC Divina was selected as the 2012 Gold Magellan Award winner in the Cruise Ship/Large Cruise Ship (over […]