Friday, October 2, 2026

Cruise Industry

FCCA: Royal Caribbean–Sandals Investment Highlights Opportunities Across Cruise and Land-Based Tourism

Proposed transaction points to how cruise and resort partners can work together to expand visitor experiences and economic opportunity across the Caribbean MIAMI (Sept. 24, 2026) — The proposed investment...

FCCA puts authentic regional experiences on Seatrade Cruise Med agenda

The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) will bring a Caribbean and Latin American perspective to Seatrade Cruise Med in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain...

Carnival helps hundreds of Grand Turk students start school year strong

Carnival Cruise Line helped hundreds of Grand Turk students start the new school year with confidence — and a little extra fun — during...

Aquila Connects the Classroom to the Cruise Industry

Turning tourism education into real-world skills, credentials and opportunities SAINT JOHN, New Brunswick (September 10, 2026) — Aquila Center for Cruise Excellence is advancing a workforce...

FCCA Leadership Series returns with Chukka’s Marc Melville

The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Leadership Series has returned with Marc Melville of Chukka Caribbean Adventures, who joined FCCA President Adam Ceserano for a candid discussion on entrepreneurship,...

Bahamian Swim Champions Celebrated at Carnival’s Celebration Key

GRAND BAHAMA, The Bahamas — Eight members of The Bahamas’ Goodwill Swimming Championships team were recently recognized at Carnival’s Celebration Key following the team’s...

Carnival Corporation Strengthens Destination Partnerships Through Summer Ship Visits Across the ABC Islands

MIAMI, Fla. (Aug. 28, 2026) â€” Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL), the world’s largest cruise company, brought together government officials, tourism and port authorities, community partners and students...

Cruise industry sets course for San Juan as FCCA deadlines approach

The countdown is on to the 32nd Annual FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show with cruise executives, destinations and industry partners preparing to gather in San...

Cruise Tourism’s Economic Reach Grows as St. Kitts Tops 1 Million Passengers

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts (Aug. 23, 2026) — For St. Kitts, the value of cruise tourism is increasingly measured by more than the number of...

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...

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...