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Bert Hernandez Named Brand President of Silversea

Bert Hernandez Named Brand President of Silversea

Royal Caribbean Group have announced that Barbara Muckermann will depart Royal Caribbean Group after 14 years with Silversea to pursue other opportunities, and effective immediately, Bert Hernandez will succeed her as president of Silversea

Tourism Malaysia Strengthens Commitment to the Global Cruising Industry

Tourism Malaysia Strengthens Commitment to the Global Cruising Industry

Malaysia is setting its sights on the cruise tourism industry for the upcoming Visit Malaysia 2026. In 2023, Malaysia witnessed unprecedented cruise arrival figures, with its ports welcoming 1,055 cruise ships carrying 1,520,608 passengers—an 84.78% rise in ship arrivals and a 62.43% increase in passenger numbers compared to 2019 pre-pandemic rates.

Windstar Cruises Welcomes Two New Ships to Fleet Including First Star Class Newbuild

Windstar Cruises Welcomes Two New Ships to Fleet Including First Star Class Newbuild

Windstar Cruises, a leader in small-ship luxury cruising, is excited to announce the expansion of its fleet with the addition of two all-suite motor yachts, Star Seeker and Star Explorer. The first of the two ships, new-build Star Seeker which is currently being constructed in the WestSEA shipyard, is expected to be delivered in December of 2025, followed by Star Explorer in December, 2026.

Travel Promoters welcomes the Zambezi Queen Collection by Mantis

Travel Promoters welcomes the Zambezi Queen Collection by Mantis

Travel Promoters is delighted to extend a warm welcome to the Zambezi Queen Collection by Mantis, joining its portfolio of “properties with personality”. Located on the great Chobe River that borders Namibia and the Chobe National Park in Botswana, the Zambezi Queen Collection is made up of four houseboats; the ever-elegant Zambezi Queen and her three Chobe Princesses, as well as the intimate and secluded Ichingo Chobe River Lodge, set above the flowing waters of the Chobe River on Namibia’s Impalila Island.

Minister Bartlett Leads Jamaica’s Delegation at Seatrade Cruise Global 2024 in Miami

Minister Bartlett Leads Jamaica’s Delegation at Seatrade Cruise Global 2024 in Miami

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett departed the island this morning for Miami, Florida, to lead Jamaica’s delegation at Seatrade Cruise Global 2024, the cruise industry’s premier annual event. The conference, which runs from April 8-11, is expected to draw over 10,000 attendees and more than 600 exhibitors. It serves as a critical platform for stakeholders to engage on the most pressing issues and advancements shaping the cruise tourism sub-sector.