(PRESS RELEASE)_OSLO, Norway (June 7, 2023) – Weeks before its 130thanniversary, Hurtigruten Norway unveiled plans for its first zero-emission ship. Initially announced in March 2022, under project name ‘Sea Zero,’ the first-of-its-kind initiative has revealed early concept plans for the world’s most energy-efficient cruise ship. Hurtigruten Norway presented the findings alongside its consortium of 12 maritime partners and research institute SINTEF, all joined in the pursuit of achieving emission-free marine travel. Tasked with developing energy-efficient and carbon-neutral technology solutions, the consortium shared key findings following its first year of research.

(PRESS RELEASE)_Seattle, Wash., June 6, 2023 — For Holland America Line’s 2024-2025 Asia season, the cruise line is set to explore the Far East with departures from Hong Kong, China; Yokohama (Tokyo), Japan; and Singapore to some of the most exciting cities across 10 countries, with a strong focus on Japan.

Noordam will sail a series of nine different 14-day itineraries that travel around Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, the Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. The cruises showcase the diversity of the countries while celebrating their unique histories. Late departures and overnight ports allow extra time for sampling the nightlife, cuisine and culture of the region.

(PRESS RELEASE)_The Hotel Ithaca, the area’s only independently owned hotel, conveniently located in the heart of Ithaca, NY, offers the LGBTQ Walking Tour Package with proceeds benefiting the Center for LGBT Education, Outreach & Services at Ithaca College.

The accommodations package includes:
- Deluxe accommodations for two
- A bottle of Finger Lakes Wine at check-in
- A picnic lunch for two for guests who show proof that they will take the tour by downloading the Pocket Sights app or brochure with map.

For reservations call 607.272.1000 or visit thehotelithaca.com.

(PRESS RELEASE)_​Geneva/Madrid – June 5, 2023 – UNWTO is working with the MSC Foundation to deliver a series of sustainability-related education courses on board the MSC Euribia cruise ship. The initiative builds on the success of the first Global Youth Tourism Summit, held in Sorrento, Italy, in 2022, and will see the creation of the MSC Foundation Youth Lab, a specially equipped venue on the advanced new eco-ship.

One of the core programs to be offered in the Youth Lab will be "GYTS for MSC: A Sustainable Future for Our Next Generations,” designed in close partnership with UNWTO.