Sunday, July 12, 2026

Cruise Industry

Beyond the “White Lotus” Effect: Cruise Destinations Must Adapt to an Era of Hyper-Personalized Service

NEW BRUNSWICK, Canada (July 6, 2026) — Travelers are no longer satisfied with simply visiting a destination — they expect experiences tailored to their individual preferences, delivered seamlessly and often...

Carnival Corporation Completes New Pier Extension for Celebration Key in The Bahamas

Newly expanded pier adds two additional berths at world's largest cruise company's exclusive destination, supporting increased guest arrivals and operational flexibility MIAMI (June 29, 2026)...

Partnership powers FCCA PAMAC Destination Summit

The 2026 Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) PAMAC Destination Summit concluded in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic last week, after several days of productive dialogue, strategic collaboration and...

Strategic destination readiness starts with people

Aquila Center for Cruise Excellence, the official training partner of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA), was represented at last week’s FCCA PAMAC Destination Summit...

FCCA Cruise Conference Returns to San Juan in October

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (June 25, 2026) — As the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) concludes its 2026 PAMAC Conference for Platinum Members in Puerto...

FCCA PAMAC opens in Puerto Plata this week

One year after Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association’s (FCCA) Platinum Members and cruise industry executives gathered in Aruba, the FCCA PAMAC Destination Summit returns this week in Puerto...

Global Ports Holding Signs MOU with St. Vincent and the Grenadines

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent and the Grenadines (June 18, 2026) — Global Ports Holding (GPH), a leading cruise port operator and management company, is expanding...

FCCA President: Turn cruise guests into return visitors

At the Virgin Islands Tourism Summit on Wednesday at Peter Island Resort, Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) president Adam Ceserano emphasized that cruise tourism should be viewed...

Michele Paige reflects on five decades of Caribbean cruise leadership

The latest episode of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Leadership Series features CEO Michele Paige — a pioneering leader whose vision and dedication have helped shape Caribbean cruise...

Chukka Caribbean Adventures CEO highlights innovation at Seatrade

From the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association Pavilion at Seatrade Cruise Global last month, strong momentum and high-level engagement signaled continued confidence in Caribbean cruise tourism...

Carnival Corporation Champions Caribbean Communities at CTO’s Sustainable Tourism Conference

SAN PEDRO, Belize (May 4, 2026) – Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, is doubling down on...