(Press Release) ​MIAMI (Feb. 29, 2024) - Crystal has announced a new date for the Crystal Chairmen's Cruise, now sailing Nov. 14-24, 2024, aboard Crystal Symphony from Venice to Athens. Guests will have the rare opportunity to sail alongside travel industry titans, A&K Travel Group Executive Chairman, Manfredi Lefebvre, and Geoffrey Kent, Founder & Chairman Emeritus of Abercrombie & Kent.The unparalleled voyage promises an immersive journey, combining unique travel experiences and opportunities to engage with Mr. Lefebvre and Mr. Kent. Through a series of special lectures, interactive discussions and exclusive meet & greets, the Chairmen’s cruise is an exciting first for the brand.

(Press Release) For a limited time until April 7, Celebrity Cruises is extending its WAVE deal to include not just free 3rd and 4th but now also 5th guest cruise fares per stateroom - perfect for group vacations. So skip the usual clichés and dive into the adventure of a Celebrity Cruise designed for the perfect Spring Break! ​

(Press Release) MIAMI (Feb. 23, 2024) – Today, Crystal is thrilled to announce an unprecedented collaboration that sets a new standard in culinary excellence on the high seas with world-renowned restaurant, Beefbar. In a groundbreaking move, Crystal will be the first cruise line to offer the Beefbar concept at sea when it debuts this summer.

(Press Release) (Papenburg, Germany – February 28, 2024) Silversea celebrated the float out of its second Nova-class ship, Silver Ray, at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, on February 25. The float out marks a significant milestone in a ship’s construction, representing the project’s advancement into its final stages. Now nearing completion — approximately 15 months since Meyer Werft first cut steel for the ship — Silver Ray is scheduled to debut in the Mediterranean in June as the sixth addition to Silversea’s fleet in just three years.

(Press Release) Miami, FL. (13 February 2024) – F&B@Sea, the one-of-a-kind experience for the cruise food and beverage eco-system, is thrilled to unveil details of its highly anticipated 2024 conference programme. Set to captivate global culinary leaders, the conference beckons industry pioneers and cruise lines to converge at the Mana Wynwood Convention Center in Miami, FL from 10-11 April 2024 to explore the latest trends and innovations shaping the future of cruise F&B.

The conference sessions promise a deep dive into evolving consumer trends, the burgeoning demand for local sourcing, and the profound impact on F&B preferences aboard cruise ships, all while addressing the growing necessity for sustainable practices within the industry.

​Kicking off with the State of the Industry Keynote: Navigating the Cruise F&B Supply Chain, on 10 April from 12:00 to 1:00 PM, attendees will delve into the intricate dynamics of cruise F&B supply chains. The keynote will spotlight discussions on sustainable sourcing, F&B supply/demand dynamics, and the evolving landscape of local procurement in global destinations.

Following the keynote, attendees can expect enlightening sessions on Local Flavours, Global Appeal and The Evolution of Specialty Restaurants on Board. These sessions will explore authentic cultural food experiences, immersive dining concepts, and the rise of local culinary options—three of the top trends forecasted to dominate the period of 2024/25, as outlined in the latest Cruise F&B Trends Report.

A highlight of the programme includes a groundbreaking cruise Supplier Workshop: Conscious Trends Shaping Cruise F&B Supply & Demand, curated in partnership with the Plant Based Food Association. Scheduled for 11 April from 12:30 to 1:30 PM, this workshop is designed to empower current suppliers, and new entrants to the cruise sector alike, in meeting the escalating demand for sustainable practices, products, and supply within cruise F&B operations.

"We are thrilled to unveil our 2024 conference programme, which promises to be a transformative event for the cruise industry," said Chiara Giorgi, Global Brand and Event Director for Seatrade Cruise. "This conference represents a unique opportunity for industry leaders to come together, share insights, and chart the course for a more sustainable and innovative future in cruise F&B."

View the full programme here.

After successfully launching in March 2023, F&B@Sea returns with more vendors, more produce, and more variety with over 100 F&B suppliers taking part at the live marketplace. Attendees can also expect a host of new features and immersive brand activations alongside the inaugural F&B@Sea Awards on 11 April. F&B@Sea will run alongside the world’s largest cruise conference & exhibition, Seatrade Cruise Global (8-11 April, Miami Beach Convention Center, FL, USA) with shuttle buses running regularly between the two events on 10 and 11 April.

​For more information on F&B@Sea or to register, visit www.seatradecruiseevents.com/fnbsea

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(Press Release) ​DENVER, February 12, 2024 – Join Denella Ri’chard on an all-inclusive, luxurious voyage through the South of France on the latest episode of Traveling with Denella Ri’chard. The second episode of the series’ seventh season airs February 17, 2024, and features the host and travel expert as she immerses in the charming cities and towns along the Saône and Rhône Rivers aboard Riverside Luxury Cruises’ Riverside Ravel. On her all-inclusive, luxury river cruise, Denella unveils the charms and splendour found in Lyon, Fourviere, Tain-L’hermitage, Viviers, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Arles and Avignon, stops featured on itineraries of Riverside Ravel. Along the way, she samples the region’s renowned wines and cheeses; visits archaeological sites; explores urban centres; hunts for truffles, and more. Travellers, culture-seekers and Francophiles should check their local broadcast listings to see Denella’s explorations in the South of France and visit Riverside-Cruises.com/EN for more information about Riverside Luxury Cruises and Riverside Ravel.