Anne Kalosh

3 weeks ago | travelweekly.com | Anne Kalosh

It was an eye-opener. The newly revived Victory Cruise Lines highlights America's most famous architect in a "premium" precruise shore excursion. And a new partnership with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation is bringing enrichment programming to the Victory I and Victory II along with architectural experiences in Detroit and Grand Rapids, Mich. Shore excursions are a standout of Victory's Great Lakes program.

3 weeks ago | seatrade-cruise.com | Anne Kalosh

Anne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise ReviewRod McLeod, one of cruising's greatest proponents and leaders — best known for his sales and marketing prowess at Royal Caribbean — died June 3 in Florida. Besides senior roles at Royal Caribbean, McLeod served as president of Norwegian Cruise Line, SVP marketing at Carnival Corp., president/COO of American Classic Voyages and was a two-time chairman of Cruise Lines International Association.

3 weeks ago | seatrade-cruise.com | Anne Kalosh

Carrix formed a partnership with San Pedro, Calfornia-based developer Jerico Development and acquired a significant equity position in the 42-acre West Harbor destination under construction at the Port of Los Angeles. Carrix, one of the world’s largest independent marine and intermodal terminal operators, is the parent of SSA Marine, which operates multiple terminals in the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

3 weeks ago | seatrade-cruise.com | Anne Kalosh

Richard Fain will be stepping down as Royal Caribbean Group chair in Q4, remaining as a director, as CEO Jason Liberty adds the chair role. Fain, a visionary leader whose contributions have helped shape the modern cruise industry, has chaired the Royal Caribbean board since 1988. John Brock new independent lead directorAdditionally, John Brock, a member of the board since 2014 and current chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, has assumed the role of independent lead director.

3 weeks ago | seatrade-cruise.com | Anne Kalosh

Huna Totem Corp. partnered with Alaska Native-owned Kuuk Water to provide sustainably sourced Alaska glacial water at its ports, including Icy Strait Point. A business expanding across Alaska and beyond, Kuuk Water aims to provide an ethical and environmentally responsible water option while uplifting indigenous communities and making a meaningful impact on sustainability.