Industry News – Cruise & Travel Report

On World Press Freedom Day, a Global Reminder That Journalism Remains Under Siege

Every year on May 3, the world pauses — if only briefly — to recognize a principle that lies at the heart of democratic life: the freedom of the press.

Known as World Press Freedom Day, the international observance was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 1993 to celebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom, evaluate its condition worldwide and honor journalists who have lost their lives in pursuit of the truth.

At 50, a Global Bloc Looks to Tourism as a Path to Economic Sovereignty

The meeting marks the bloc’s 50th anniversary and signals what leaders describe as a decisive turn away from traditional aid dependency toward what they call “sovereign multilateralism” .

AT&T and WMS Expand International Day Pass™ to Cruise Ships, Offering Seamless Cellular Connectivity at Sea

WMS, a leading provider of wireless connectivity at sea, has partnered with AT&T to expand the reach of AT&T’s International Day Pass™ to more than 200 cruise ships across 25 cruise lines.

The enhanced service, launched April 16, allows travelers to stay connected with voice, text and data service while at sea, mirroring the same convenience and predictability as on land. The offering provides 500 megabytes of high-speed data daily, along with unlimited talk and text, for $20 a day.

Windsor Port Authority Strengthens U.S.-Canada Border Waterway Safety and Security with Axis Communications Surveillance Technology

Windsor Port Authority, one of just 17 national ports created by the 1999 Canada Marine Act, has enhanced waterway safety and security across its jurisdiction on the U.S.-Canada border with state-of-the-art cameras from Axis Communications.

Holland America’s Volendam Will House Ukrainian Refugees in Netherlands

Holland America Line’s Volendam will be used to accommodate Ukrainian refugees as part of an agreement announced by Netherlands and City of Rotterdam government officials.

Paul Gauguin Welcomes Industry Veteran Susan Robison as General Manager, Sales & Marketing – Liz Coleman will be Vice President of Sales

Paul Gauguin Cruises announced today that industry veteran and communications and marketing expert Susan Robison has joined the company as General Manager, Sales and Marketing. Liz Coleman has been promoted to Vice President of Sales.

Princess Cruises Releases Statement on the Passing of Actor Gavin MacLeod

Gavin MacLeod, actor best known for his roles on television’s McHale’s Navy, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and Captain Stubing, Master of the Pacific Princess on hit show The Love Boat, passed away today at the age of 90.

Holland America will Protect Travel Advisor Commissions on Cancelled Cruises

Holland America promised to protect Travel Advisor commissions stating, “Recognizing the vital role travel advisors play in the success of the cruise industry, Holland America Line will protect travel advisor commissions on bookings for cancelled cruises that were paid in full and for the total amount of the Future Cruise Credits when guests rebook.”

Largest Sushi Roll at Sea Created Aboard HAL’s Koningsdam

Seattle, Wash., June 18, 2018 — Today is International Sushi Day, and Holland America Line is celebrating the beloved delicacy by revealing the Largest Sushi Roll at Sea made on June 9 by Culinary Council Member Andy Matsuda while he sailed aboard Koningsdam on a special Food & Beverage Aficionado Cruise in Norway. Dubbed the “World Mega Roll,” the creation measured 49 feet long (15 meters) before getting rolled, 3.3 feet (100 centimeters) wide and used 70 pounds of sushi rice.

PONANT takes delivery of Le Lapérouse

June 19, 2018 – PONANT, the global leader in luxury expeditions and the only French cruise line, is pleased to