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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings creates board position for tech expert

6 days ago | travelweekly.com | Teri West

NCLH president Harry Sommer called her appointment a "strategic move to enhance our board's expertise in technology and customer solutions."Jojo was executive vice president and chief customer officer at United Airlines, focusing on customer operations, digital transformation and service innovation. She was previously United's chief digital officer and executive vice president for technology. On NCLH's board, she will be on the technology, environmental, safety and security committee.
MSC Cruises promotes Erin Douglas

1 week ago | travelweekly.com | Teri West

Douglas has been MSC's vice president of strategic partnerships. She joined the cruise line in 2022. "Our travel partners are at the heart of our growth and success, and I'm deeply committed to elevating those relationships and driving meaningful sales strategies across the trade channel," Douglas said in a statement. "Together, we'll continue to build momentum and bring more guests aboard to experience the exceptional value and experiences MSC Cruises delivers."
G Adventures replaces polar expedition ship

1 week ago | travelweekly.com | Teri West

The ship is more fuel-efficient than G Adventures' current one, which is a key reason the company said it opted for a change. "While we all wanted to continue to operate our little red ship, it became apparent that doing so would not be good for the environment or the business," said Bruce Poon Tip, G Adventures founder.
Galileo's Bar and Starlight Atrium: A peek at Regent's new Prestige class

1 week ago | travelweekly.com | Teri West

The luxury line provided video and photo renderings of the Starlight Atrium and nearby Galileo's Bar. The Starlight Atrium will connect decks four and five with twin spiral staircases and feature seating beneath a towering, glass-enclosed ceiling. The staircases combine on deck 5, and then rise to deck 11. Another seating area on deck five of the atrium will offer ocean views.
In these uncertain times, how are cruise lines performing?

1 week ago | travelweekly-asia.com | Teri West

The cruise industry saw mixed first-quarter results amid an uncertain macroeconomic environment, but overall it delivered a more positive outlook than recent reports from the airline and hotel sectors. And cruise industry executives and travel advisors firmly believe that the product is especially resilient due to its perceived value over land-based vacations.
Carnival to launch paperless solution for shore excursions

1 week ago | travelweekly.com | Teri West

The rollout of the new system will begin with Bahamian private destination Celebration Key when it opens July 19 and will be expanded to other destinations. That includes Alaska and Europe by summer 2026, Carnival said. In addition to check-in confirmation, the app will include information about excursion logistics such as meeting times and locations. Guests will be able to make last-minute bookings if space is available.
Trade group negotiates lower Mexico cruise tax

1 week ago | travelweekly.com | Teri West

The rate will increase to $10 on Aug. 1, 2026; $15 on July 1, 2027; and $21 on Aug. 1, 2028. The FCCA said it negotiated the agreement with the Mexican government. The deal "safeguards cruise tourism in Mexico," the FCCA said. "This milestone reflects the FCCA's core mission: fostering open dialogue and building partnerships to promote sustainable growth and shared value throughout our destinations," the FCCA said.
It's me, your new water-loving cruise editor

1 week ago | travelweekly.com | Teri West

I find swimming to feel like being on another planet, your body suspended, the world completely muffled. What a thrill to leave the ground behind. Swimming laps has long been one of my favorite ways to de-stress, a part of my morning (or evening) routine now for nearly 20 years. Growing up, nerves would follow me at swim meets all the way up until the buzzer and then would fall away as soon as I entered the water, transported.
River cruise veteran John Waggoner on the Victory revival

1 week ago | travelweekly.com | Teri West

Q: What has the journey been like to reach this moment? A: We didn't have much time to think about this because the boats came up for auction, and there was only 30 days that you had to get your letter of interest in, get your deposit in, go to the auction, close, do a cash closing and then you have two boats.
Carnival Corp. plans to open new Miami headquarters in 2028

1 week ago | travelweekly.com | Teri West

The property is in the 250-acre Waterford Business District just south of the airport, which is about 3 miles east of the company's current headquarters. Carnival Corp. declined to provide the address and is withholding other details. The new campus is due to open in 2028 and will accommodate more than 2,000 employees, the first time that the majority of shoreside employees will be in one location, according to Carnival Corp.