With the aim of promoting Greece in the UK market as an ideal destination for both family holidays and luxury travel, the GNTO Office of the United Kingdom & Ireland participated in a one-day event/roadshow dedicated to Greece, organised by the Tour Operator Kuoni, part of the Der Touristik Group. The event took place on April 9, 2025, at Kuoni’s headquarters in Dorking, Surrey, United Kingdom.
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/15/kuoni-uks-team-excellent-roadshow-for-greece/
Focussed on enhancing safety, innovation and sustainability across the industry, the partnership is supported by Royal Caribbean Group’s transfer of class to Lloyd’s...
As the 8th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum (PSTF) opens its doors in Heraklion this May, the spotlight is firmly on the Eastern Mediterranean, where the cruise industry faces multiple challenges potentially slowing its growth. These range from concerns about overcrowding and its strain on local environments and resources to port infrastructure deficiencies and geopolitical uncertainties.
Under the theme “The Med: A Compelling Need for New Marquee Ports & Destinations,” this year’s forum will bring...
| With many options and technologies available, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) knows that choosing the right measures to optimize an entire fleet is not an easy task. That’s why NCL has taken its collaboration with DNV to a new level to drive innovation, efficiency and excellence. With a focus on areas such as decarbonization, safety and reliability, quality, and risk management, DNV expertise and tools help NCL to find the best approach to meeting emission regulations and optimizing fleet... |
New service responds to growing demand for niche cruising with a focus on sustainability and local culture
GAC Norway has launched a new shore excursion service covering all of Norway, including key cruise destinations such as Oslo, Kristiansand, Bergen, Ålesund and Tromsø, in response to cruise...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/25/gac-norway-expands-cruise-support-with-shore-excursions/
The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) is proud to serve as the Presenting Sponsor for Cruise Lines International Association’s (CLIA) Business on the Bay event during Seatrade Cruise Global 2025.
As a CLIA Diamond Member, The BMA values its longstanding partnership with the association and is committed to supporting the cruise industry’s growth and innovation. In collaboration with The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments &...
by John Faraclas
The best ever global social event of its kind over the last 40 years in the British capital – the administrative capital of Shipping, was by far, the 30th Anniversary Ball of HESGB at the iconic West End venue JW Marriott Grosvenor House on Park Lane, adjacent to Hyde Park.
842: the pin number unlocking success!
Breaking all previous records with 842 members, friends and guests from just over 40 nations:
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/03/of-nuts-and-bolts/
Brussels, 20 February 2025 – Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the leading authority of the global cruise industry, announces a strong line up of Government Ministers, cruise line CEOs, and...
Crisis management and tourism are deeply intertwined, a reality that becomes even more apparent during challenging times. Despite the resilience the tourism industry has displayed in recent years, it remains a sensitive product that requires constant vigilance and preparedness, regardless of the economic climate.
This critical message was conveyed to a large group of students from the hospitality sector at Leeds Beckett University, who were eager to learn from industry experts about the...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/18/crisis-management-and-tourism/
Maritime UK Solent is delighted to announce the inaugural Coastal Powerhouse Conference, set to take place on March 26-27, 2025, at ABP’s iconic Ocean Terminal in Southampton.
The conference will feature a keynote address by the Minister for Aviation, Maritime and Security, Mike Kane MP, setting the stage for a series of high-profile discussions and presentations, seminars, exhibitions, panel sessions and networking opportunities.
Stu Baker, Managing Director of Maritime UK Solent, said: “The...