Thursday, February 19, 2026

Cruise Industry

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 service. Throughout his career, Chidsey has...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

High seas, high stakes: 2026 FCCA PAMAC Cruise Summit ignites tourism momentum

The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) 2026 PAMAC Cruise Summit concluded last week with strong engagement and a renewed sense of purpose for the future of Caribbean...

From insight to action at PAMAC

During the 2026 FCCA Platinum Cruise Summit, Grisha Heyliger-Marten, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication of St. Maarten, shared...

FCCA Platinum Cruise Summit sets sail

The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Platinum Cruise Summit gets underway today, bringing together cruise executives and Platinum Members for a week of high-level engagement aboard Carnival...

Cruise industry stands with Jamaica

The cruise industry trade group Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) has extended appreciation to its member lines and partners for their extraordinary generosity in response to Hurricane...