Cruise Industry
Cruise Industry
SOTIC 2026 to Feature Cruise Master Class as Guyana Advances Cruise Tourism Ambitions
FCCA CEO Michele Paige to headline initiative focused on building capacity and unlocking new opportunities in cruise tourism
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (Aug. 19, 2026) — The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), in...
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FCCA encourages early booking for Puerto Rico conference
Delegates planning to attend the 32nd Annual FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show, scheduled for Oct. 12-16, 2026, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, are being...
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Aquila Tours Achieves Level 4 Recognition Through GreenStep’s Sustainable Tourism Pathway
Independent assessment recognizes the company’s commitment to continuous sustainability improvement
NEW BRUNSWICK, Canada (August 4, 2026) — Aquila Tours, a division of Aquila Center for Cruise...
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Carnival Corporation Supports America’s 250th Anniversary Celebrations Through U.S. Embassy Events in the Caribbean and Central America
MIAMI, Fla. (July 22, 2026) — Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL), the world’s largest cruise company, joined U.S. Embassy-hosted celebrations in The Bahamas and Belize commemorating the 250th...
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Countdown to FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show
The 32nd Annual FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show returns Oct. 12–16, 2026, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, offering delegates direct access to approximately 100 high-level...
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Global Ports Holding Promotes Clarivette Diaz to Regional Director for Latin America
SAN JUAN (July 19, 2026) — Global Ports Holding (GPH) has promoted Clarivette Diaz to Regional Director, Latin America (LATAM).
Diaz will continue to serve...
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Celebration Key brews up community sustainability solution in Grand Bahama with repurposed coffee grounds
Ongoing program gives thousands of pounds of used coffee grounds a second life as organic material for fertilizer while engaging local schools and partners
BAHAMAS...
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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...
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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)...
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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...
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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...


