(PRESS RELEASE)_New York, NY – April 21, 2022 – RWS Entertainment Group (RWS), the world’s largest, full-service provider of visitor attractions and experiences, today announced the acquisition of The Experience Department, popularly known as ted. This announcement follows RWS’s November 2021 acquisition of international attraction design firm JRA and expands the group’s expertise to include 360-degree experience design, audio visual solutions, fitness and wellbeing programs, custom-made retail products, studio recording and visual media design. ted services will also expand to include new Halloween and seasonal holiday experiences complete with design, fabrication and installation. “The synergy between ted and RWS Entertainment Group opens opportunities for our team and our clients to achieve the ultimate immersive experiences on land and at sea,” said RWS Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Ryan Stana. “Our companies have an outstanding record of delivering powerful projects. Together with other RWS companies including JRA and Binder Casting, the possibilities are endless. Each client will benefit from the strength of the entire international team, elevating the guest experience while maximizing revenue.” (PRESS RELEASE)_SANTA CLARITA, Calif., (April 19, 2022) – Building on the success of the award-winning series, Ocean Treks, Princess Cruises announced today the debut of a new digital series titled Ocean Treks Conservation Connections, featuring short stories of environmental management, wildlife conservation, and sustainability. The 28-episode series includes original content hosted by Environmental Ambassador Jeff Corwin and Princess Cruises President John Padgett, with the first episode available for viewing starting today on the cruise line’s YouTube channel. “In keeping environmental protection as one of our top priorities, we’re eager to leverage our popular Ocean Treks brand and its library to create new videos to share important sustainability stories about our fleet,” said John Padgett, Princess Cruises president. “With Environmental Ambassador Jeff Corwin, my co-host and renowned biologist, wildlife advocate and host of many award-winning television programs, we hope viewers are engaged as we discuss the importance of conservation both to Princess and us personally.” The new Ocean Treks Conservation Connections videos will feature the following topics:
(PRESS RELEASE)_DOHA, Qatar, 18 April 2022: Qatar Tourism has announced its attendance at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami to profile the new Grand Cruise Terminal, along with the new seven-night superyacht luxury cruises in partnership with Emerald Cruises, sailing from Doha in January 2023. Emerald Azzurra will offer eight-day itineraries from Doha, with stops at Sir Bani Yas Island, Abu Dhabi; Khasab, Oman; Fujairah, UAE; Zighy Bay, Oman; and Dubai and vice versa. The luxury sailings are combinable with a bespoke Emerald Cruises three-night Doha city stay, allowing guests to explore Doha with a guided tour and Qatari cultural experiences. The superyacht can accommodate 100 guests, at an impressive 110 metres in length. Guests can enjoy a Sky Bar, observation deck and lounge, wellness area, an infinity pool and marina platform which hosts several marina toys including sea bobs and paddleboards. (PRESS RELEASE)_Miami (April 18, 2022) – Picturesque lagoons, Old World charm, bustling nightlife, and local flavors are a few things guests will experience as Celebrity Cruises® sets sail on a series of new sailings through both the Mexican Riviera and the Caribbean beginning fall 2022. Aboard the luxurious Celebrity Solstice, guests will be treated to unparalleled vistas as it sails down the Pacific Coast, while experiencing the vibrant culture of the Mexican Riviera. Celebrity Millennium®, recently modernized as part of the Celebrity Revolution®, will treat guests to endless summer sailings through the Southern Caribbean. Setting sail from September 2022 through April 2023, Celebrity Solstice will embark on five-, seven-, and eight-night itineraries from its homeport in Los Angeles, California, making its way down the coast to visit some of the region’s most popular cities including Puerto Vallarta, Ensenada, and Mazatlán. (PRESS RELEASE)_ATHENS, GREECE (April 13, 2022) – Celestyal Cruises, the award-winning, number one choice for cruise travelers to the Greek Islands and the Eastern Mediterranean, is pleased to announce the introduction of a new, signature Greek menu and dining experience onboard sailings starting this month. Celestyal, already known and recognized for its focus on authentic Greek cuisine and signature warm hospitality, has developed the culinary experience in collaboration with Diane Kochilas, one of the world’s foremost experts on Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. She is the host, creator and co-producer of My Greek Table, the highly acclaimed cooking and travel show that airs nationally on Public Television in both the U.S. and Australia. Celestyal is a sponsor of the series, set to launch season four this fall. Kochilas is also the author of more than 18 cookbooks on Greek-Mediterranean Cuisine, consulting chef and cooking school owner. A Greek American, Kochilas grew up spending summers on her father’s native island of Ikaria, a Blue Zone, renowned for the longevity of its inhabitants, where today she runs the Glorious Greek Kitchen Cooking School. The New York Times described the island as the place “where people forget to die.” SANTA CLARITA, Calif., (April 13, 2022) – Now is the time to visit Alaska and Princess Cruises, the leading cruise line in this must-see destination for more than 50 years, is offering guests up to 40 percent off on all Alaska 2022 cruises and cruisetours with “Summer on Sale,” running through May 3, 2022. Fares include:
For the May through September 2022 season, four convenient west coast home ports – Seattle, Vancouver, B.C., Anchorage (Whittier) and San Francisco – make traveling to Alaska seamless and hassle-free. Six MedallionClass ships will sail to Alaska this season, including the 3,660-passenger Discovery Princess, marking her inaugural season as the youngest ship in Alaska departing from Seattle on the popular seven-day Inside Passage itinerary, alongside Crown Princess. (PRESS RELEASE)_MIAMI (April 13, 2022) – Celebrity Cruises and lifestyle brand goop are setting sail this fall on an exclusive wellness retreat at sea on board the highly anticipated new-luxury ship, Celebrity Beyond. With a series of transformative experiences and sessions led by goop’s wellness practitioners and an appearance by goop founder and CEO, Gwyneth Paltrow herself, ‘goop at Sea’ will be held on the Celebrity Beyond 9-night Italian Riviera & France sailing departing from Barcelona on September 24, 2022. Further extending the partnership between the companies that began in early 2020, a selection of goop's signature products, including the GOOPGLOW and GOOPGENES collections, will now be available on board Celebrity Beyond. Gwyneth Paltrow will continue as Celebrity’s Well-Being Advisor, a collaboration first announced in April 2021; and, Paltrow and the goop team will also continue to curate innovative wellness offerings for Celebrity’s ships including on-demand wellness classes on stateroom TVs, a custom detox smoothie and fitness tools for guests of AquaClass® staterooms, a fully-immersive next level wellness experience, which is taken further on Beyond with the new Aqua Sky Suites featuring floor-to-ceiling ocean views, private verandas, luxurious bedding and other wellness amenities. Kiki Koroshetz, goop’s VP of Content, will also continue her role in Celebrity’s Women in Wellness program, which brings together the expertise of some of the most highly respected female leaders in the wellness industry to cultivate a unique wellness program at sea. (PRESS RELEASE)_Miami, FL, April 13, 2022 – Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, announced details of its most ambitious OceaniaNEXT experience elevation initiative to date with the stem-to-stern re-inspiration of the 1,210-guest ships Riviera and Marina, two of the most acclaimed ships in modern history. With the advent of Riviera’s and Marina’s re-inspiration, Oceania Cruises will, for the first time, field a fleet entirely composed of brand-new or better-than-new ships in every destination across the globe. Debuting in December 2022 and November 2023 respectively, Riviera and Marina will become better-than-new ships in a re-inspiration without peer. Every surface of every suite and stateroom will be entirely new, while in the public spaces, a refreshed color palette will surround a tasteful renewal of fabrics, furnishings, and lighting fixtures that exquisitely encompasses the inimitable style and comfort of Oceania Cruises. Tuscan marble, engaging works of art, and designer residential furnishings will adorn the re-inspired spaces. The iconic Library will remain just as plush and hushed, while magnificent views will fill Horizons as never before. From the bejeweled chandeliers in the gracious Grand Dining Room to the Lalique crystal-laced Grand Staircase, Riviera and Marina will each celebrate a rejuvenation so sweeping, it will be positively unimaginable to resist their welcoming embrace. (PRESS RELEASE)_SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA (04/12/2022) – The award-winning Australian adventure travel company, Aurora Expeditions, has recently completed its return season to Antarctica and is celebrating a 100% success rate for its first season in almost two years. Hundreds of adventurous expeditioners from around the globe joined Aurora Expeditions on the Greg Mortimer across eight voyages, ranging between 10 and 23 days from January to April. The mix of passengers included passengers from Australia, USA, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Singapore and more. “Aurora Expeditions is thrilled with the success of our return season to Antarctica, getting back to what we do best in our 30th year of operation,” commented Aurora Expeditions’ VP of Operations, Tomas Holik. "Our exceptional safety record and lack of interruptions during this season is a testament to our team’s commitment, planning, and expertise in ensuring that our expeditions were as safe and enjoyable as possible for our passengers. It was undoubtedly a combination of our strengthened health and safety measures, and the fantastic cooperation of our passengers that ensured our incredibly successful return to operations.” (PRESS RELEASE)_MIAMI, April 12, 2022: Regent Seven Seas Cruises® the world’s leading luxury ocean cruise line has unveiled two enticing offers, Upgrade & Explore More and Free Extended Explorations, available on select voyages booked April 1 through June 30, 2022, giving travelers even more reason to set sail this year. “This year will be one of the biggest travel years yet, with more people pursuing bucket list trips and experiences,” said Jason Montague, President and Chief Executive Officer, Regent Seven Seas Cruises. “Our new offers, Upgrade & Explore More and Free Extended Explorations, provide travelers with the chance to make up for lost time to explore the wonders of the world, all from the comfort of The World’s Most Luxurious Fleet™.” Upgrade & Explore More Due to strong demand, Regent has extended and expanded the initial Upgrade & Explore offer to provide guests the opportunity to Upgrade & Explore More. This generous offer provides discerning travelers with a FREE 2-Category Suite Upgrade, up to a Penthouse Suite, plus a $1,000 Shipboard Credit per suite. Guests from the U.S. and Canada will also benefit from 50% Reduced Deposits. |
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