Cruise Industry
Cruise Industry
Carnival marks 20 years of Grand Turk Cruise Center partnership
Carnival Corporation celebrated the 20th anniversary of Grand Turk Cruise Center last week, marking two decades of partnership, shared growth, and memorable vacation experiences in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Since...
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Cruise initiative showcases Caribbean artistic talent
Caribbean artists are gaining new international exposure through the Artist Discovery Program, an initiative launched in 2023 by Royal Caribbean Group to connect emerging creatives with...
Cruise Industry
Aquila Center for Cruise Excellence Explores the Future of Sustainable Shore Excursions
NEW BRUNSWICK, Canada — As cruise tourism continues its global expansion, Aquila Center for Cruise Excellence is calling for a more intentional approach to shore...
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Caribbean Destinations Risk Missing Cruise Revenue by Prioritizing Fees Over Experiences, Says Port St. Maarten CEO
MIRAMAR, Fla. (Feb. 22, 2026) – Caribbean ports and tourism authorities may be overlooking significant economic opportunities by focusing too heavily on increasing cruise...
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Norwegian appoints new President & CEO
John W. Chidsey has been named President and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., succeeding Harry Sommer, who has retired after 17 years of...
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Carlos Estrada on Carnival’s milestone year and the road ahead
During the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) PAMAC Industry Meeting aboard Carnival Glory last month, Carlos Estrada, Director of Commercial Home Port Operations at Carnival Cruise...
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FCCA debuts Leadership Series
The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association has launched its new FCCA Leadership Series, a platform spotlighting senior public- and private-sector leaders shaping the future of tourism...
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Tova Hamilton on tourism, cruise partnerships and local opportunity
During last month’s 2026 Florida–Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) PAMAC Cruise Summit aboard Carnival Glory, Tova Hamilton, newly appointed Minister of State in Jamaica’s Ministry of...
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Decker/Royal named Seatrade Agency of Record
Informa has awarded The Decker/Royal Agency (D/R) as the public relations agency of record for the 2026 Seatrade Cruise Global, the cruise industry’s largest and longest-running...
Cruise Industry
Cayman Deputy Premier Gary Rutty champions collaboration
During the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) PAMAC Cruise Summit aboard Carnival Glory this month, Gary Rutty, Deputy Premier and Minister for Tourism and Trade Development...
Cruise Industry
Huna Totem appoints Hein Erasmus to Caribbean role
Cruise industry executive Hein Erasmus has been appointed senior director of Caribbean operations and partner relations at Huna Totem Corporation (HTC), strengthening the company’s tourism portfolio...
