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Royal Caribbean Outlines Environmental Plans For First Royal Beach Club. The 17-acre Beach Experience at Paradise Island Will be Net-zero by 2030

Royal Caribbean International has outlined the cornerstones of its environmental plans to responsibly build and run its new beach experience – The Royal Beach Club at Paradise Island in Nassau, The Bahamas. The key components consist of six focuses: zero waste-to-landfill, renewable energy, wastewater treatment, protecting and enhancing the surrounding habitats, and environmental monitoring. At … [Read more...]

MSC Foundation Partners With Horn Foundation To Support The Pangaea X Programme Empowering Youth To Tackle Environmental Challenges

The MSC Foundation has announced a new partnership that sees it joining forces with the Horn Foundation to support its Pangaea X Programme, conceived to help young people develop impactful projects that contribute to achieving certain key UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Salient amongst these are SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy, SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 14 … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean's next-gen cruise ship will advance goal of creating sustainable cruising

When Icon of the Seas debuts in January 2024, she will be Royal Caribbean's most sustainable ship to date and help push forward the company's goal of creating memorable vacations responsibly. "We have a responsibility to our planet to continue to evolve and get our ships to as sustainable as they possibly can be," said Jason Liberty, President & CEO of Royal Caribbean Group. "...for … [Read more...]

Viking Takes Delivery of Newest Ocean Ship, Viking Saturn

The Viking Saturn Naming will take place in New York City on June 6 by Godmother Ann Ziff, Chairman of the Metropolitan Opera Viking takes delivery of the company’s newest ocean ship, Viking Saturn. The delivery ceremony took place this morning at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy. The Viking Saturn’s naming ceremony will be in New York City on June 6, 2023, officiated … [Read more...]

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, prepares to receive 200 cruise ships for the 2023 season

Puerto Vallarta, considered one of the most important tourist and cruise destinations in Mexico, announced the expected arrival of 200 cruise ships in the coming months for the 2023 cruise season. The announcement was made at the Seatrade Cruise Global 2023 international fair that took place in Florida, United States, where Puerto Vallarta announced its tourist options and the natural attractions … [Read more...]

Spirit Airlines Adds New Flight Scheduling Technology

by Patrick Clarke on April 26, 2023 Last updated: 4:15 PM ET, Wed April 26, 2023 Spirit Airlines announced it will adopt new flight scheduling technology in Amadeus SkySYM to apply Artificial Intelligence (AI) to simulate and optimize the performance of its flight schedules moving forward.The move is a timely one as it comes just ahead of the peak … [Read more...]

New AIDA Employer Branding Campaign Launched: #PlaceToWe

Blue seas, a colorful team, and a new dream location every day – a job at AIDA is anything but ordinary. The cruise company’s new employer branding campaign now focuses on this uniqueness and especially on the team experience. Anyone who has ever worked at AIDA knows that what makes it special is the team spirit that welds together the diversity of cultures, areas of responsibility and hierarchies … [Read more...]

26 Fun Antarctica Facts that Will Blow Your Mind

Curious about Antarctica facts to learn more about the frozen continent? So are we, so we travelled down to Antarctica three times to learn everything we could about it! Here are 15 facts about Antarctica that blew us away. Remote, wild, frigid and vast – Antarctica, also known as the White Continent, is one of the most sensational and unique ecosystems on earth. Home to abundant wildlife, … [Read more...]

MSC World Europa Completes First LNG Bunkering in Marseilles, France

TotalEnergies Marine Fuels supplied the 333 m vessel with 2,500 m3 of LNG at Marseilles on April 22 , the company said in an emailed statement on Wednesday. The delivery was the first under an agreement between MSC Cruises and TotalEnergies signed in March 2021 to supply 45,000 mt/year of LNG bunkers at Marseilles. TotalEnergies used its delivery vessel the Gas Vitality for the … [Read more...]

Global Tourism Is Closing In on Its 2019 Pre-Pandemic Peak

by Mia Taylor on April 26, 2023 Last updated: 3:30 PM ET, Wed April 26, 2023 The travel and tourism industry continues its steady rebound around the globe and is now within striking distance of the peaks reached during pre-pandemic years.A new Economic Impact Report from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) shows that the industry has reached … [Read more...]

Avelo Airlines Expands With New Flights To California Wine Country

by Patrick Clarke on April 26, 2023 Last updated: 3:20 PM ET, Wed April 26, 2023 Avelo Airlines has revealed plans to expand service at Oregon's Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM), launching new nonstop service to Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport (STS) in Santa Rosa, California on June 23.Starting this summer, Houston-based Avelo will be the only … [Read more...]

“Viking Saturn”, the newest ocean cruise ship which Fincantieri is building for Viking, has been delivered today at the shipyard in Ancona

The unit will be placed in the small cruise ship segment. As its sister ships, she is about 47,800 tons, 465 cabins with accommodation for 930 passengers. “Viking Saturn”, tenth of this class, has been designed by experienced naval architects and engineers, including an interior design team of Los Angeles-based Rottet Studios and London-based SMC Design, who gave the ship a modern design of … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean to Implement Strict Plans for First Beach Club

Royal Caribbean International has committed to vigorous environmental standards for its new Royal Beach Club at Paradise Island in Nassau, The Bahamas. The cruise line has outlined six cornerstones of its plan, each of which follows strong sustainability standards and meets the stringent environmental guidelines of The Bahamas. Royal Caribbean Reveals Environmental Plans for Royal Beach … [Read more...]

6 Unique Redemptions with Air France/KLM Flying Blue

Ever since Air France/KLM Flying Blue became a transfer partner with American Express Membership Rewards, the program has become much more accessible. While the Air France KLM World Elite Mastercard also made its debut in the recent past, the lack of a welcome bonus means that Amex MR is the primary gateway to the program. Even though the 1:0.75 transfer ratio from Amex MR is lamentable, there are … [Read more...]

Here’s How Much One Travel Insurance Company Paid Consumers for Flight Delays, Cancellations in 2022

by Mia Taylor on April 26, 2023 Last updated: 2:40 PM ET, Wed April 26, 2023 During a year that was dominated by news of airline meltdowns, countless flight cancellations and delays, and general chaos, it should come as no surprise that travel insurance claims rose steeply.A new report from the travel insurance marketplace Squaremouth, shows that … [Read more...]

Here’s How Much Travel Insurance Paid Consumers for Flight Delays, Cancellations in 2022

by Mia Taylor on April 26, 2023 Last updated: 2:40 PM ET, Wed April 26, 2023 During a year that was dominated by news of airline meltdowns, countless flight cancellations and delays, and general chaos, it should come as no surprise that travel insurance claims rose steeply.A new report from the travel insurance marketplace Squaremouth, shows that … [Read more...]

Cruise Master Middle East appointed regional agent for Windstar Cruises

The boutique premium cruise line Windstar Cruises has appointed Dubai-based Cruise Master Middle East as the General Sales Agent (GSA) to source business from the Middle East markets. Cruise Master Middle East is the leading cruise agency in the Middle East and the general sales agent for Princess Cruises, Cunard Line and P&O Cruises in the Middle East and has partnerships with more than two … [Read more...]

A luxe vacation that makes a difference

A luxe vacation that makes a difference By Paul Johnson on Apr 26, 2023 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Indonesia, Regions, Resorts Treat yourself to a luxurious tropical vacation or share the wealth and do good for people and the planet? Guests at one of Indonesia’s most idyllic destinations don’t have to choose between these options. At Wakatobi Resort they enjoy … [Read more...]

Scenic Group USA Announces Key Executive Appointments

WHY IT RATES: The important leadership changes are in preparation for rapid growth from the market.—Patrick Clarke, TravelPulse Senior EditorScenic Group, the parent company of Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Cruises, has announced key executive appointments in its USA division in preparation for rapid growth expected from the market. The strategic organizational changes include the … [Read more...]

Hilton Boosts Full-Year Forecast After Solid First Quarter

by Donald Wood on April 26, 2023 Last updated: 1:35 PM ET, Wed April 26, 2023 Hilton Worldwide Holdings announced its first quarter 2023 results on Wednesday and raised its full-year adjusted profit forecast as the company bets on pent-up demand to boost earnings.Hilton officials said demand for travel and prices continued to climb to start the year, … [Read more...]

Cuenca: A paradise in the Ecuadorian Andes

Cuenca: A paradise in the Ecuadorian Andes By Marcel Perkins on Apr 26, 2023 in Ecuador, Regions, South America At 2,538 meters above sea level, Cuenca, the provincial capital of Azuay in the south of Ecuador, is situated in a lovely valley surrounded by Andean mountains. It is unquestionably one of the most stunning cities in the entirety of South America, with one of … [Read more...]

IHG Celebrates Milestone avid hotels Opening

by Patrick Clarke on April 26, 2023 Last updated: 1:05 PM ET, Wed April 26, 2023 IHG Hotels & Resorts celebrated a new milestone this spring, opening its 60th avid hotels property with the debut of avid hotel Atlanta – Conyers I-20, its sixth avid in Georgia.Eleven new avid properties opened in 2022, and an additional 145 are in the pipeline … [Read more...]

What solo cruisers should know before they cruise

Taking a cruise by yourself? Here are important tips anyone cruising solo should know before they go.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or RSS. Appeared first on: Royalcaribbeanblog.com … [Read more...]

Travel Experts Executives Weigh In On Travel Boom, Summit and More

by Claudette Covey on April 26, 2023 Last updated: 12:45 PM ET, Wed April 26, 2023 In the aftermath of Travel Experts’ third Summit aboard Seabourn Ovation, we caught up with the luxury host agency’s President and Owner Susan Ferrell and Executive Director Sharon Fake to discuss a wide range of topics, including the company’s key selling … [Read more...]

Travel Experts Executives Weight In On Travel Boom, Summit and More

by Claudette Covey on April 26, 2023 Last updated: 12:45 PM ET, Wed April 26, 2023 In the aftermath of Travel Experts’ third Summit aboard Seabourn Ovation, we caught up with the luxury host agency’s President and Owner Susan Ferrell and Executive Director Sharon Fake to discuss a wide range of topics, including the company’s key selling … [Read more...]

Port of Quebec Officially Opens 2023 Cruise Season

The Port of Quebec officially opened its cruise season with the arrival of Viking Cruises’ Viking Octantis. The 2023 season will see more ships calling at the Canadian port versus last year, while breaking its record for the most embarkations and disembarkations in one season. More Than 40 Cruise Ships to Call in Quebec Viking Cruises’ 378-guest Viking Octantis, the cruise line’s only … [Read more...]