Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Cruise Industry

Carnival Corporation Signs Multi‑Year Partnership with Conservation International

World’s largest cruise company partners with leading environmental NGO to advance mangrove restoration and nature‑positive businesses in the Caribbean MIAMI (March 24, 2026) — Advancing its commitment to sustainability, Carnival...

Veteran Disney Cruise Line Executive, Russell Daya, to Retire

MIAMI (March 23, 2026) – Veteran Disney Cruise Line executive, Russell Daya, has announced his retirement after a distinguished career spanning nearly five decades...

Micky Arison: Cruise Industry More Complex, But Core Mission Unchanged

MIAMI (March 23, 2026) — Five decades after entering a cruise business that operated on manual, paper-driven processes and communications, Micky Arison says the...

FCCA Leadership Series spotlights cruise industry titan Micky Arison

Episode Two of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Leadership Series has been unveiled, featuring one of the most influential figures in the modern cruise industry — Micky...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...