(PRESS RELEASE)_COLCHESTER, England (11 January 2022) – Seatrade Cruise Global, the cruise industry’s leading annual business-to-business event, is returning to the Miami Beach Convention Center, 25-28 April 2022. This year’s conference will celebrate resilience – highlighting the industry's collaborative efforts across sectors to create a safer, more innovative cruising experience adapted to ever-changing times. In addition to its enriching programming and expo components, the show will offer optimized networking opportunities with an all-new AI-enabled matchmaking software and dedicated concierge team. “Our industry is continuing to shift and implement key learnings towards cruising innovation in every aspect – from health and safety, to technology and sustainability. We’re proud to support the cruise community by providing a platform to unite and share knowledge, insights and solutions across these verticals,” says Chiara Giorgi, Global Brand and Event Director for Seatrade Cruise. “After successfully reuniting in-person last year, and the overwhelming amount of positive feedback we received, we’re eager to continue the momentum, confident that through collaboration our industry is coming back stronger than ever.” (PRESS RELEASE)_St. Michael, Barbados – (January 7, 2022) – The island of Barbados has announced streamlined port entry protocols that will enable visitors to continue experiencing the destination safely and responsibly. Travel advisors can invite their clients to enjoy all that the island has to offer in the new year, basking in the beauty and rich culture of Barbados through tours and shore excursions beyond just their cruise ship. In keeping with updated guidelines put forth by Barbados’ Ministry of Health and Wellness, the following protocols have been established and were shared today: Embarkation The Barbados Ministry of Health and Wellness requires each cruise line to conduct health assessments of travelers prior to embarkation, which includes questions to identify symptoms that indicate a traveler’s health status. (PRESS RELEASE)_PROVIDENCE, RI, Jan. 6, 2022 – Poseidon Expeditions was named the world’s best operator of expedition cruises to the polar regions on Dec. 16, 2021, at the 28th annual World Travel Awards. Voting took place on the official website of the award from Sept. 27 to Oct. 24, 2021. Every year, hundreds of companies from all over the world compete in the World Travel Awards. Participants include companies and brands from all key sectors of the travel, tourism and hospitality industries. The voting took into account the opinion of both experts in the tourism industry and travelers. “Winning the World Travel Awards is a very rewarding for us, especially during this difficult time for tourism,” says Nikolay Savelyev, founder of Poseidon Expeditions. “For 22 years, we have been helping travelers discover the Polar Regions and are glad that global interest in such routes is growing. Expedition cruises are a special type of travel that allows you to see our world from a unique angle and even visit the North Pole, 90º north latitude. It is also important for us as a company to grow and become even better in order to continue creating an unforgettable experience of polar adventures and expanding the boundaries of the usual.” For over 20 years, Poseidon Expeditions has been sharing the uniqueness of the world’s remote Polar Regions: the Arctic, Antarctic and North Pole. The team organizes expedition cruises, closer exploration of the surrounding areas in small boats, routes in the footsteps of great explorers, barbeques on the ice, polar plunges into the freezing water, Russian saunas at the North Pole, kayaking among icebergs, camping under the Antarctic sky, Northern Light viewing and polar wildlife camera safaris. The company also strives to raise awareness of anthropogenic climate change and the importance of preserving the unique Polar Regions. In the summer of 2021, under the leadership of Nikolai Savelyev, a special expedition took place. For the first time in history, world-famous explorer Fedor Konyukhov spent 10 days in a solitary drift at the North Pole to conduct scientific research. Over the past two years, the travel industry has gone through major changes, not least to all those dictated by COVID-19 and resulting restrictions. Despite this, interest in travel continues to grow. With companies competing to both guarantee travelers’ safety and provide unforgettable experiences, receiving the award is more important than ever, said Savelyev. For inquiries and reservations, or to request a catalog, agents can contact the company’s North American sales and reservation office at SalesUSA@poseidonexpeditions.com or by telephone at 347-801-2610. In Germany, Austria and Switzerland, contact Poseidon’s Hamburg office – Anfrage@poseidonexpeditions.com or telephone +49-40-7566-8555. In the UK and elsewhere on the globe, contact Sales@poseidonexpeditions.com or telephone +44-870-068-9142. (PRESS RELEASE)_Fort Lauderdale, FL – Jan. 5, 2022 – American Queen Voyages™, part of Hornblower® Group, has welcomed guests for the cruise line’s first Mexico and Yucatán Peninsula voyage. Arriving in Cozumel on Jan. 4 and embarking on a land-tour immersive adventure, guests will board Ocean Voyager™, formerly Victory I®, today and visit ports and sites including Campeche, Progreso and Valladolid. Highlights of the inaugural voyage include a visit to Malecón de Campeche, a sunrise visit over El Castillio and Temple of Kukulkan, a visit to El Gran Museo del Mundo May de Mérida and two nights at the Mayaland Hotel, a world-class jungle resort adjacent to the Mayan ruins of Chichén Itzá. Ocean Voyager will operate four Mexico and Yucatán Peninsula sailings before returning to the Southeastern U.S for its roundtrip Amelia Island (Fernandina Beach) sailings. “Expanding our experiences beyond U.S. river cruises to immersive international small-ship itineraries has been a company goal for some time and it is exciting to now offer our guests these new content-rich cultural adventures,” said Shawn Bierdz, chief operating officer, American Queen Voyages. “Later this year we will embark on Southeast U.S. voyages, itineraries touching all five Great Lakes, an inaugural expedition season in Alaska with Ocean Victory™ and much more.” (PRESS RELEASE)_Miami, FL., January 5, 2022 - Planning now for 2023 and beyond, SeaDream Yacht Club invites individuals and corporate clients to consider the endless opportunities of a private charter. Designed to be unforgettable, a SeaDream private charter provides an unsurpassed experience, entirely tailored to the client’s interests and desires. Private yachting is undoubtedly one of the world's ultimate rewards for those who strive to enhance performance or recognize excellence, with a SeaDream holiday as the incentive. As a charterer, having control of the guest list is one of the many perks of chartering for anniversaries, weddings, milestone birthdays, and multi-generation family gatherings. Ideal for members of yacht clubs, country clubs, charities, wine and culinary clubs---simply any small group looking for a casually elegant, completely private, yachting adventure to the world’s most remarkable destinations. It is the perfect venue on which to recharge, revitalize, and reconnect. SeaDream Yacht Club boasts 20 years of experience organizing private charters with the highest level of service, customized itineraries, onboard entertainment, 5-star dining, and impressive events for discerning travelers worldwide. (PRESS RELEASE)_ATHENS, GREECE (January 04, 2022) Celestyal Cruises, the award-winning, number one choice for cruise travelers to the Greek Islands and the Eastern Mediterranean, has announced its “Escape Back to the Blue” Wave season campaign with savings up to 30 percent off select 2022 sailings booked from now through March 31, 2022. Prices start as low as $449* on the three-night “Iconic Aegean” itinerary, which is normally priced at $610, reflecting a savings of more than 25 percent. The popular seven-night, “Idyllic Aegean” itinerary, which is normally priced at $1,500 has been reduced by more than 30 percent to just $1,019*. The three-night “Iconic Aegean” sets sail from Athens and calls upon Mykonos, Kusadasi (Turkey), Patmos, Crete (Heraklion) and Santorini. The seven-night “Idyllic Aegean” begins in Athens and visits Thessaloniki, Kusadasi (Turkey), Rhodes, Crete (Heraklion), Santorini, Mykonos and Milos. All cruises include the Celestyal All-Inclusive Experience with unlimited classic drinks, locally-inspired cuisine on-board, entertainment, select shore excursions, port, service charges and gratuities. During the “Escape Back to the Blue” campaign, children 12 years and younger sharing the same stateroom with their parents sail for free on selected sailings. Solo travelers also enjoy a reduced solo supplement on select sailings. |
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