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Swan Hellenic Reveals 2022-2022 Cultural Expedition Cruises

2022-07-29 by Phil Butler

SH Minerva

Swan Hellenic announced the details of its 2022-2023 cultural expedition cruises to some of the world’s most amazing destinations.

Tags: Antarctica travel, cruises, Greece, Iceland, Minerva, Swan Hellenic, world cruising

TUI Group’s Fritz Joussen Proclaims Company “Future Proof”

2020-12-11 by Phil Butler

TUI CEO

TUI Group CEO Fritz Joussen proves once and for all his company could care less about sustainability, people, or future other than dividends.

Tags: airlines, All-inclusive, cruises, Fritz Joussen, resorts, sustainability, sustainable, TUI, TUI Group, TUI resorts, TUI stocks

The Cruise Industry Is Sailing a COVID Sea of Fantasy

2020-08-06 by Phil Butler

Royal Caribbean

Cruise lines are going to have to come clean about the future of the industry soon.

Tags: COVID-19, cruise lines, cruises, Michael Bayley, Oasis Class, Royal Caribbean, ship quaranteen

The WTTC and Carnival Corporation Present Unique COVID-19 Summit

2020-07-06 by Argophilia Travel News

carnival splendor

The World Travel & Tourism Council and Carnival Corporation & plc are to host the WTTC/Carnival Corporation Global Science Summit on COVID-19.

Tags: Carnival Corporation, Carnival Cruise Lines, cruises, tourism, travel, Travel & Tourism, travel summit, WTTC

TUI Cancels TUI Holidays Over Coronavirus Situation

2020-03-23 by Argophilia Travel News

Marella Explorer 2

TUI will no longer be offering TUI holidays departing 17 March to 16 April 2020 on account of restrictions from the coronavisus pandemic.

Tags: airlines, Coronavirus 2019, cruise cancellation, cruises, Crystal Sky, flight cancellation, Marella Cruises, TUI, TUI Holidays, UK flights

Will the COVID-19 Outbreak Reset the Airline Industry?

2020-03-06 by Phil Butler

Flybe Airlines

Flybe, Europe’s biggest regional airline has folded because of COVID-19. How many more transportation and tourism related business will fail?

Tags: airline industry, airlines, conferences, COVID-19, COVID-19 economics, cruises, Europe airlines, Flybe, rail travel, tourism, tourism data, tourism figures, tourism industry, transporation

Crystal Cruises Sails on 10 New Ocean Getaways for 2019-20

2019-12-04 by Argophilia Travel News

Crystal Cruises Crystal Serenity Cruise Ship in Gibraltar

Last month Crystal Cruises announced having added 10 new ocean sailings to its Crystal Getaways collection featuring abbreviated versions of longer itineraries. The 4 to 10-night voyages ferry passengers to visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites and island paradises from Antigua to Sir Lanka and beyond. According to the announcement, new additions to Crystal Getaways include the Haute […]

Tags: Aegean cruises, Crete cruises, cruise world, cruises, Crystal Cruises, Crystal Getaways, Greek Isles, Haute Caribbean Holiday, Med Cruise, Turks & Caicos

Boiling Seas of Earth Cruises Half Price on Black As Soot Friday

2019-12-03 by Phil Butler

Cruises news

A candid look at the most unsustainable form of vacationing, cruise lines that seem to have no intention of tidying up their acts.

Tags: Andy Stuart, cruises, greece cruises, Greek harbors, Harry Sommer, Norwegian CEO, Norwegian Cruise Line, Santorini cruises, Skift, Skift News, sustainability, sustainable tourism, sustainable travel

Cyprus and Israel to Join Forces on East Mediterranean Cruises

2019-11-17 by Argophilia Travel News

Kyrenia

Cyprus is engaging with Israeli authorities to promote the eastern Mediterranean as a prime cruise line holiday destination.

Tags: cruise vacations, cruises, cruising, Cyprus, Cyprus cruises, Israel, Israel cruises, Med Cruise

Royal Caribbean Orders a Third Icon-Class Cruise Ship

2019-07-09 by Argophilia Travel News

Royal Caribbean International

Royal Caribbean Cruises is in the process of ordering yet another Icon-class cruise ship from shipbuilder Meyer Turku. While details have not been made public, the report says the new vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2025.

Tags: cruise news, cruises, European cruising, Icon-Class, Meyer Turku, Michael Bayley, Richard Fain, Royal Caribbean, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., ship, world cruise ships

Norwegian Pearl Voyages Interrupted Over Ship Repairs

2019-07-08 by Argophilia Travel News

Norwegian Pearl

st week it was announced that Norwegian Cruise Lines’ Norwegian Pearl European cruise was cut short due to needed repairs.

Tags: cruise lines, cruise news, cruises, Europe cruises, Med cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Norwegian Pearl

Viking Ocean Cruises Launches New “Greek Odyssey”

2018-11-14 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Viking Sea

Viking Cruises has announced a new 11-day cruise itinerary, Greek Odyssey, which will allow guests to explore the ancient empires of antiquity of the Aegean over the calm winter season. Sailing roundtrip from Athens beginning in January 2021

Tags: Aegean cruises, Aegean islands, Aegean travel, cruises, Mediterranean, Viking, Viking Cruises, Viking Ocean Cruises, Viking Sea

Scenic Releases 2019 – 2020 Scenic Eclipse Brochures

2018-09-13 by Argophilia Travel News

Scenic Eclipse

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has released its new 2019 – 2020 Scenic Eclipse brochures featuring cruise and land-cruise options.

Tags: cruises, Europe cruises, exclusive travel, Scenic Cruises, Scenic Eclipse, tours

Norwegian Encore to Feature Art by Eduardo Arranz-Bravo

2018-09-13 by Argophilia Travel News

Norwegian Encore

Norwegian Cruise Line today revealed that Eduardo Arranz-Bravo, the award-winning Spanish artist, created the hull artwork for the fourth and final ship of its Breakaway-Plus class, Norwegian Encore, debuting in Miami in November 2019.

Tags: cruise lines, cruise ships, cruises, Eduardo Arranz-Bravo, Norwegian Cruise Line, Norwegian Encore, ships

Azamara Club Cruises Announces New Destinations

2018-01-31 by Argophilia Travel News

AZAMARA PURSUIT

Azamara Club Cruises®, the cruise line known for its Destination Immersion® programming, today revealed its 2018-19 sailings for the brand’s newest addition, Azamara PursuitSM.

Tags: Azamara Club Cruises, cruise lines, cruises, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., world cruise lines

Dreamlines Raises $19 Million Growth Capital

2017-02-16 by Phil Butler

Dreamlines funding

Hamburg-based Dreamlines has announced its most recent investment round of €18 million euro. This is the latest backing of the online cruise marketplace in the last 12 months.

Tags: Altpoint, cruise packages, cruises, Dimaventures, Dreamlines, Global Founders, Hasso Plattner Ventures, Holtzbrinck Ventures, startups, Target Global, travel startups, Venture Capital

Uniworld Christens New Brand for Youthful Adventure Seekers

2017-02-06 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises

According to news from the Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, the company is creating a new product for Millennials. U BY UNIWORLD, set to launch sales in March 2017 and begin sailings in early 2018.

Tags: cruises, cruising Europe, River Cruises, U BY UNIWORLD, Uniworld, Uniworld Cruises

Royal Caribbean to Pick Instagram Extraordinary Explorer

2017-01-03 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Royal Caribbean Extraordinary Cruiser

According to research from Royal Caribbean, holiday seekers use social media as their inspiration for booking trips. In keeping with the study’s findings, the cruise company is now offering the ultimate internship for a lucky Instagram aficionado.

Tags: cruise lines, cruise news, cruises, ExtraordinaryExplorer, instagram, Intern-ship of the Seas, Royal Caribbean

Odessa Welcomes MedCruise General Assembly

2016-04-20 by Aleksandr Shatskih

48th MedCruise General Assembly

More than 100 participants are expected at Odessa during the 48th MedCruise General Assembly at Hotel Bristol, a round table meeting dedicated to cruise and yacht tourism.

Tags: Black Sea, cruises, MedCruise, Odessa, Ukraine, Ukraine travel

Holland America Line Donates $100,000 To Desmond Tutu Peace Foundation

2014-04-17 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Holland America Line

In news from Holland America, to honor of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu’s work, the leading cruise company has donated $100,000 to the Desmond Tutu Peace Foundation (DTPF). The donation follows Tutu’s appearance as a special lecturer of ms Amsterdam’s Grand World Voyage

Tags: cruise lines, cruises, Desmund Tutu, donations, Holland America, Tutu

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