Category Archives: Cruises

TUI Group submits emission reduction targets for airlines, cruise business and hotels to SBTi for validation

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Future TUI Group CEO Sebastian Ebel:“I am convinced that the sustainable transformation pays off – for society, for the environment and for business.” TUI targets are comprehensive, science-based and backed up by roadmaps Emission reduction targets for airlines, cruise business and hotels submitted Berlin, Germany, 2022-Aug-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Focusing on the reduction… Read the full press release

Viking’s newest river ship, the Viking Saigon℠ starts inaugural season in Southeast Asia

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New Purpose-Built Ship Sails First Voyage on the Mekong River Los Angeles, CA, 2022-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.viking.com) today (August 9, 2022) announced that its newest river ship, the Viking Saigon℠, has begun its inaugural season in Southeast Asia. Purpose-built for the Mekong River, the 80-guest ship sails between Kampong Cham, Cambodia… Read the full press release

Silversea Cruises welcomes Roberto Verdino as Senior Vice President Revenue Management

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MONACO, 2022-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Strengthening the cruise line’s commitment to long-term growth, Silversea Cruises has announced the appointment of Roberto Verdino as Senior Vice President Revenue Management. Reporting to Barbara Muckermann, Chief Commercial Officer, Verdino will oversee Silversea’s Revenue operations, forecasting, and commercial planning. Having garnered over 15 years of experience at… Read the full press release

Silversea Cruises unveiled its new 2024-2025 voyage collection

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Silver Ray℠ is revealed as the cruise line’s second Nova-class ship, due to set sail for Northern Europe and the Mediterranean in 2024 Monaco, 2022-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Silversea Cruises, the leading ultra-luxury cruise line, has unveiled its new 2024-2025 voyage collection, comprising 341 new sailings that will unlock 695 destinations in 120 countries… Read the full press release

Sustainable Tourism: Everything You Should Know

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LONDON, 2022-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — With climate change and overtourism affecting our daily lives, sustainability and mindfulness have entered the global travel discussion. Acting in ways to better our communities and our worlds has shifted from general environmental concern to activism in specific spaces, including the tourism industry. So, precisely what is sustainable… Read the full press release

Silversea Cruises® expands its fleet with its fifth expedition ship Silver Endeavour℠

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One of the world’s most luxurious expedition ships, Silver Endeavour is designed specifically to take travellers to both Polar Regions MONACO, 2022-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Silversea Cruises® today (July 18, 2022) welcomes Silver Endeavour℠ to its fleet—one of the world’s most luxurious expedition ships. The fifth expedition ship in its fleet of 11, Silver Endeavour strengthens Silversea’s… Read the full press release

Viking® named #1 Ocean Line and #1 River Line by Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler

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Viking is Also Rated #1 for Both Rivers and Oceans by Condé Nast Traveler Becoming the First Cruise Line Ever to Simultaneously Earn #1 in its Categories from Both Publications Los Angeles, CA, 2022-Jul-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Travel + Leisure readers have voted Viking® (www.viking.com) first in its categories in the 2022 World’s Best Awards, which… Read the full press release

Workations, The Future? Or Just Another Travel Trend

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LOS ANGELES, 2022-Jul-12 — /Travel PR News/ — There is no doubt that the pandemic has had a tremendous impact on how we live and work today. The past two and half years have seen an overhaul of a system we once imagined untouchable. Terms like hybrid work and remote work sprung forth in a… Read the full press release

How the Pandemic Has Transformed the Tourism and Travel Industry

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LOS ANGELES, 2022-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic still reverberate across the globe as businesses try to steady themselves after the harrowing two and half years. It is safe to say that the global travel restrictions meant to curtail the spread of the pandemic had a severe effect on… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean marks first major step in the construction of Utopia of the Seas

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A Keel-laying Ceremony Marks the Next Step in Construction of the First LNG-Powered Oasis Class Ship MIAMI, FL, 2022-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — It is full steam ahead on Royal Caribbean International’s upcoming ship, Utopia of the Seas, as construction reaches the first major milestone. Today (July 1, 2022), a keel-laying ceremony for the first LNG-powered ship of… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport celebrates Royal Caribbean International’s first charter flight to Barcelona

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2022-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International’s first direct charter flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Barcelona took flight yesterday afternoon, carrying a plane full of guests setting sail on the cruise line’s new ship, Wonder of the Seas, this summer. Guests flying from Belfast yesterday were the first to… Read the full press release

Silversea enhances its polar offering with three new Antarctica Bridge voyages for the 2023-2024 season

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Monaco, 2022-Jun-29 — /Travel PR News/ — In response to strong demand, ultra-luxury cruise innovator Silversea is enhancing its industry-leading all-inclusive polar offering by adding three new Antarctica Bridge voyages for the 2023-2024 season. The seamless fly-cruise programme provides the fastest, most direct route to Antarctica by enabling travelers to fly over the Drake Passage… Read the full press release

Silversea’s entire 10-ship fleet now welcoming guests around the world

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Monaco, 2022-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Silversea’s entire 10-ship fleet has now re-entered service. Since Silver Moon℠ first set sail on June 18, 2021, Silversea has led the global restart of ultra-luxury cruising, successfully welcoming guests around the world. As well as hosting the only ultra-luxury world cruise in 2022, converting Silver Wind® into… Read the full press release

Silversea Cruises® unveils eight signature restaurants for its new ship Silver Nova

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Monaco, 2022-Jun-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Silversea Cruises® has unveiled eight signature restaurants for its new ship Silver Nova—offering guests unparalleled variety. From spacious, open-seated venues to more intimate dining options, Silver Nova’s diverse range of restaurants will serve a selection of cuisines throughout the day, from international to speciality fare. Diners will benefit from a greater… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean opens bookings on cruises from Singapore to Malaysia

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Holidaymakers can Sail to Destinations for the First Time in Two Years, Starting with Malaysia on 30th June SINGAPORE, 2022-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Holidaymakers can now set their sights on adventures beyond the shores of Singapore with Royal Caribbean International. Cruises to somewhere are making a long-awaited comeback in Singapore when Spectrum of the Seas begins cruising to popular destinations in Malaysia as… Read the full press release

Tale of Tales World Cruise 2022, the only ultra-luxury world cruise to have operated this year concludes after 138 days, 62 destinations, 30 countries and six continents

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Silversea Cruises® operated the only ultra-luxury world cruise in 2022, welcoming celebrated creatives—‘Tale Tellers’—aboard Silver Whisper® to enrich guests’ experiences Monaco, 2022-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Guests travelling aboard Silversea Cruises’ Silver Whisper arrived in Copenhagen on May 22, marking the conclusion of the Tale of Tales World Cruise—the only ultra-luxury world cruise to have operated in… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean Group becomes a Corporate Strategic Partner to the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping

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DENMARK, COPENHAGEN, 2022-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (MAY 23, 2022), Royal Caribbean Group and Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping formalized their collaboration by signing a Partnership Agreement. With the agreement, Royal Caribbean Group becomes a Corporate Strategic Partner to the Center, committing to a long-term strategic collaboration and contribution to… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean International and Belfast City Airport partner to launch charter service for guests sailing on Wonder of the Seas this summer

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2022-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International has launched a British Airways charter for guests sailing on Wonder of the Seas this summer, in partnership with Belfast City Airport. Those taking a holiday aboard the world’s largest ship will be offered direct flights from Belfast City to Barcelona from 3rd July until 18th September… Read the full press release

Viking® names its newest ship Viking Mars® with Lady Carnarvon as its godmother

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The Norwegian-Flagged Viking Mars Named in Malta on Norway Day Los Angeles, CA, 2022-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.viking.com) today (May 17, 2022) named its newest identical ocean ship, the Viking Mars®, during a private ceremony in Valletta, Malta. As part of the event, the ship’s ceremonial godmother Lady Fiona Carnarvon, the Countess of Carnarvon,… Read the full press release

Accor takes over operations of world-renowned cruise ship, Queen Elizabeth 2, joining the MGallery Hotel Collection

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The Group will be operating the first and only floating hotel in dubai starting from May 2022 Dubai, UAE, 2022-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor, a world-leading hospitality group with over 400 hotels across India, Middle East, Africa and Turkey is adding the world-renowned cruise ship, Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2), into its portfolio. Taking… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean International’s Wonder of the Seas arrived in Barcelona starting a summer full of memorable holidays in Europe

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The Ultimate Summer Holiday Sets Sail from Barcelona, Spain, to the Mediterranean on 8th May BARCELONA, SPAIN, 2022-May-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The world’s newest wonder, Royal Caribbean International’s Wonder of the Seas, arrived in Barcelona, Spain, to kick off a summer full of memorable holidays in Europe. The fifth in the cruise line’s… Read the full press release

Emirates announces more offers in Dubai with its My Emirates Summer Pass

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Exclusive deals at hundreds of locations in Dubai and the UAE when customers show their Emirates boarding pass Complimentary Dubai Marina Cruise included Dubai, UAE, 2022-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Your Emirates boarding pass is more than a travel document or travel keepsake, it is also the key to the coolest deals in Dubai… Read the full press release

Silversea Cruises unveils latest insight on Silver Nova with revolutionary asymmetrical design and all-new outdoor spaces

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The 11th ship in Silversea’s fleet will offer guests a reimagined pool deck and all-new outdoor venues for an unprecedented openness to the destination. Miami, FL, 2022-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Silversea Cruises has unveiled the latest insight on its fleet’s 11th ship, Silver Nova—scheduled for delivery in 2023. Built with a revolutionary asymmetrical design—a… Read the full press release

MSC Cruises unveils its Summer 2023 programme

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MSC Cruises ships visiting more than 140 of the world’s most sought-after destinations across 40 different countries Huge range of itineraries on offer from mini cruises to long cruises available to book now, with something for every kind of holidaymaker MSC Cruises’ newest flagship to sail in Northern Europe offering 7-night itineraries to the Norwegian… Read the full press release

Viking® partnered with Focus Features for the release of new full-length film, Downton Abbey: A New Era

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To Celebrate the Global Premiere, Sweepstakes Offers Chance to Visit Highclere Castle and a Viking River Voyage in France Los Angeles, CA, 2022-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.viking.com) today (April 25, 2022) announced it has partnered with Focus Features, Universal Pictures and Carnival Films for the release of the new full-length film, Downton… Read the full press release

Silversea Cruises becomes the only cruise line offering Antarctica expeditions from Puerto Williams

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The only cruise line sailing from Puerto Williams, Silversea’s guests will enjoy the most comfortable and seamless journey to Antarctica for the 2022-2023 season. Monaco, 2022-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Silversea Cruises, the global leader in ultra-luxury and expedition cruise travel, has enhanced guests’ journeys to Antarctica with a more comfortable and convenient connection. Guests… Read the full press release

Viking® and University of Cambridge establish new Professorship to advance research in polar environmental science

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New Fund Builds on Existing Partnership and Will Create First-Ever Professorship at the Scott Polar Research Institute Los Angeles, CA, 2022-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.viking.com) today (April 14, 2022) announced it has partnered with the University of Cambridge to establish a new Professorship aimed at advancing research in the field of polar environmental… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas to be featured in Channel 5’s new series ‘Cruising with Susan Calman’

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The Award-winning Harmony of the Seas Stars in Channel 5’s New Series, ‘Cruising with Susan Calman’ LONDON, UK, 2022-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International’s Harmony of the Seas will be featured in two upcoming episodes of Channel 5’s ‘Cruising with Susan Calman’, scheduled to air on Friday, 15th April and Friday, 22nd April, at 8 p.m. The episodes will follow travel expert… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean starts construction on its Sixth Oasis Class Ship, Utopia of the Seas

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Coming Spring 2024, the Sixth Oasis Class Ship Will be the First of its Class Powered by LNG MIAMI, FL, 2022-Apr-12 — /Travel PR News/ — A new adventure has begun: Construction on the sixth ship in Royal Caribbean International’s revolutionary Oasis Class is now underway in Saint-Nazaire, France. The cruise line revealed the name of the upcoming… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean International’s Spectrum of the Seas arrives in Singapore

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Asia’s Most Innovative, Action-Packed Ship’s First Season in Singapore Extended through April 2023 Singapore, 2022-Apr-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Singaporeans can set their sights on adventure with the arrival of Royal Caribbean International’s Spectrum of the Seas. In celebration of Asia’s most innovative, action-packed ship calling Singapore home, the cruise line has extended Spectrum’s first season in the region… Read the full press release