CRUISE MEDIA RELEASES
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NCL spring/summer 2026
Friday | Aug 23 2024NORWEGIAN Cruise Line (NCL) is offering more options for port-immersive Europe itineraries for its 2026 spring/summer season.
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Sydney’s OPT transformed by TA
Thursday | Aug 22 2024TRAVEL Associates (TA) has taken over Sydney’s Overseas Passenger Terminal to launch its luxury cruise season, with the brand’s signature purple gem at Circular Quay (pictured).
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CW breaking news – ATIA unveils more NTIA finalists
Monday | Aug 19 2024Contenders for the business categories have been revealed. The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has announced…
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Managed cruise growth for NZ
Monday | Aug 19 2024NEW Zealand Cruise Association Chief Executive Officer Jacqui Lloyd believes “managed growth” is the key to filling out the country’s cruise industry, as it faces a myriad of headwinds, such as port costs, destination regulations, and fuel.
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Coastal Trading Act exemption extended
Tuesday | Aug 13 2024THE Australian Government has continued an extension for cruise ships under the Coastal Trading Act until 31 Dec 2026, maintaining an existing arrangement allowing foreign-flagged vessels to carry passengers between local ports (CW breaking news).
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CW breaking news – Government set to extend Coastal Trading Act
Tuesday | Aug 13 2024The Act is set to be extended for a further two years. The Australian Government has…
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CW breaking news – RCI appoints Grospe as head of Asia-Pacific
Monday | Aug 12 2024Grospe will replace the promoted Angie Stephen in the role. Chad Grospe has been appointed Royal…
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Disney adds four more
Monday | Aug 12 2024DISNEY Cruise Line (DCL) has announced its fleet expansion, adding four new ships.
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Ritz-Carlton eyeing Aussie voyages
Wednesday | Aug 7 2024THE Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is “actively” looking at bringing one of its yachts to Australia, in the wake of the line opening its local office (CW 08 Jul).
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Explora thankful for travel advisors
Tuesday | Aug 6 2024EXPLORA Journeys Vice President/Head of Sales Nicole Costantin has lauded the contribution of travel advisors to the cruise line’s success, as it celebrates the one-year anniversary of Explora I’s (pictured) first departure.
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