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...
This new class notation marks a significant advancement in maritime safety and passenger comfort.
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has introduced its first class notation for fin stabilisers.
For decades, fin stabilisers have been considered a ‘nice to have’ feature rather than an essential component of a ship. However, with the increasing demand for enhanced passenger experiences on modern cruise ships, fin stabilisers have become integral to providing a smooth and enjoyable journey. Located under the...
Lars Loen is to succeed Vice Admiral William R. Burke (Ret.), as chief maritime officer at Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) on February 1, 2025, when Burke transitions to a new role as the company’s external affairs. On stepping into the chief maritime officer role, Ljoen, currently chief operations officer at the company’s Carnival Cruise Line brand, will be oversee all aspects of maritime operations for the corporation and its portfolio of cruise lines. Reporting to...
One key take-away from the just-released Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) 2024 State of the Cruise Industry report: 2023 passenger volume reached 31.7 million— surpassing 2019 by 7%.
Against that backdrop, all kinds of good news has been coming out of this year’s Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami this week . In pre-pandemic years, the Miami event could be relied on to produce announcements of major newbuildings. And this year, as we...
The MARINE INTERIORS Cruise & Ferry Global Expo and Seatrade Europe Cruise & River Cruise Convention successfully concluded in Hamburg, after welcoming 3,500 attendees from across the cruise industry from 6-8 September 2023 to engage in discussions about the future of cruising sources News Hamburg.
Increasing Passenger CountHighlighting the resurgence of the industry, the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) reported that global ocean cruise passenger...
https://mfame.guru/the-marine-interiors-cruise-convention-draws-to-a-close-in-hamburg/