(PRESS RELEASE)_MIAMI, May 26, 2022 – Extensive dining options help feed the fun at Carnival Cruise Line, and as anyone with food allergies knows, having a variety of healthy choices is more than just enjoyable – but also important to safety. That’s why Carnival is now introducing the Menu Mate™ food ingredient program fleetwide to accommodate guests with special diets more efficiently than ever. “Making sure everyone is included in the fun and has the best experience possible is extremely important to us,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. “We are always looking for new ways to help our crew enhance our guests’ experiences, and that’s exactly what this new program is doing on our ships for those with food allergies.” (PRESS RELEASE)_PONANT kicks off the summer season will all ships operational as of May 28, 2022 and sales gaining momentum. PONANT’s 12-strong fleet of ships back out at sea In the Arctic, Northern Europe, Mediterranean, Australia and Polynesia, all 12 ships and their crews are out at sea again, offering guests the best PONANT experience. On May 28, Le Soléal, the last in the fleet to resume operation, sailed from Darwin on a new cruise to explore the Kimberley, one of Australia’s most unspoiled regions. New travel customs As different regions emerge from the health crisis, the company is also seeing shorter booking windows and an increase in last-minute bookings. The PONANT brand focuses on excellence in service and both guest and crew safety, that is attracting both new customers and excellent satisfaction rates. (PRESS RELEASE)_MIAMI, June 2, 2022 – Fifty years ago, Sir Rirchard Branson founded Virgin on the idea of changing business for good, so it comes as no surprise that his new cruise line is driven by its purpose of “Creating an Epic Sea Change for All.” In celebration of World Environment Day (June 5) and World Ocean Day (June 8), Virgin Voyages is sharing its first brand impact report, documenting how the newcomer to the Virgin family plans to deliver on its promises of delivering one of the best holidays at sea while making a positive difference for people and the planet. The first impact report highlights Virgin Voyages’ environmental, social and governance goals as the company expands its fleet and global operations. The brand’s ESG strategy is rooted in five keys areas essential to delivering on its purpose including:
Curating epic, authentic experiences and delivering those in a responsible way is at the heart of every decision Virgin Voyages makes. Research indicates that more than 70% of past Sailors acknowledge that Virgin Voyages takes its commitment to social and environmental responsibility seriously. In fact, 50% say their voyage with Virgin inspired them to live more sustainably, an encouraging statistic says Jill Stoneberg, Senior Director of Sustainability and Social Impact. (PRESS RELEASE)_FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA., June 2, 2022 – Atlas Ocean Voyages opened its winter 2023-24 Antarctica season for sale today, offering experienced travelers more once-in-a-lifetime expeditions to this remote and bucket-list destination for a third season. From November 2023 through March 2024, small luxury expedition ships World Navigator and World Traveller will return to the Seventh Continent to deliver breathtaking landscapes, penguins, seals, whales, seabirds, and other wildlife that can only be witnessed there. Travelers can choose among 23 voyages, ranging from nine to 20 nights, nearly all departing round-trip from Ushuaia, Argentina. World Navigator will offer Antarctic Peninsula voyages while World Traveller embarks on more comprehensive Antarctic regional expeditions. For more information about Atlas Ocean Voyages’ new winter 2023-24 season, please visit www.AtlasOceanVoyages.com. “World Navigator and World Traveller offer the perfect combination of adventure and luxury on an Antarctica expedition,” said Alberto Aliberti, President of Atlas Ocean Voyages. “Atlas focuses on boots-on-the-ground and feet-in-the-water expeditions that travelers may have waited a lifetime to experience. With Atlas, travelers can start at the top of their bucket list for an immersive and transformative expedition to Antarctica.” On World Navigator and World Traveller’s Antarctica expeditions, guests can expect up to two outings from the ship daily, depending on weather and sea conditions. The ships’ Captains monitor onboard weather and underwater sensors and meteorological forecasts to plan for safe passage and harbors for guests to go ashore or enjoy waterborne safaris aboard zodiacs to sight marine wildlife and iceberg formations, as well as opted for kayaking and paddleboarding. (PRESS RELEASE)_PHILADELPHIA, June 1, 2022 – Carnival Cruise Line kicked off its four-city Agentpalooza bus tour with its first stop in Philadelphia to celebrate the line’s 50th Birthday, and Carnival President Christine Duffy made a special appearance in her hometown to thank more than 600 travel advisors for their support.
Hosted by Duffy, Carnival Senior Vice President of Global Sales and Trade Marketing Adolfo Perez and Carnival Cruise Director Christian De La Rosa, the outdoor festival-style birthday party at Penn’s Landing included activities inspired by Carnival’s onboard experiences and Carnival’s 50th birthday, fun interactive learning games, one-on-one time with Carnival’s sales leadership and team, snacks and light refreshments from local food trucks, and the opportunity to win a variety of prizes. (PRESS RELEASE)_COLCHESTER, England (1 June 2022) – Seatrade Cruise Med, the premier cruise trade event and conference for the Mediterranean and its adjoining seas, returns from a four year hiatus to gather the international cruise industry at the Trade Fairs and Congress Center of Málaga, 14-15 September 2022. In partnership with MedCruise, and hosted by the Port of Málaga, Málaga City Council, Costa del Sol and Andalucía, the event will welcome thousands of high-level professionals from every sector of cruising to network, source new solutions, forge meaningful partnerships and plan for positive change. “Seatrade Cruise Med is the largest and only business-to-business event of its kind to bring together our cruise community for tailored programming and optimal networking opportunities specially curated for the Mediterranean region,” says Chiara Giorgi, Global Brand and Event Director for Seatrade Cruise. “After a lengthy period of pivoting and readapting – and thanks to continued collaboration with our hosts – it’s incredibly exciting to finally bring this dynamic event to fruition, proving that our industry is resilient and coming back stronger than ever.” |
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