The Globus family of brands has promoted longtime executive Pam Hoffee to president of Avalon Waterways. Hoffee, who has served as Avalon’s managing director, will now oversee the luxury river cruise line’s operations teams worldwide. Hoffee remains COO of the Globus, a…
In an executive shakeup, MSC Cruises USA’s COO Ken Muskat will leave the line at the end of August, while industry veteran Lynn Torrent joins the brand as executive vice president and chief commercial officer May 9. Torrent has held executive roles…
Few but the most innovative companies can say the pandemic has worked in their favor, that it’s resulted in changes for the better. But Le Boat is one of those fortunate few companies. The London-based, budget-friendly boat rental company that puts guests…
Several river and ocean cruise lines are offering goodies and bonus commissions to celebrate Travel Advisor Appreciation Day. Hurtigruten Expeditions is offering a free cruise to agents booking three nine-day Galapagos cruises for travel this year. Bookings can be made anytime this…
A new ship has joined the Avalon Waterways fleet, and the line is certain that guests are going to enjoy the “View.” The Avalon View, part of the company’s lineup of Suite Ships, embarked on its inaugural sailing April 10 along…
Carnival Cruise Line began its 2022 season from San Francisco this week, the brand’s first time homeporting in the Bay Area in its 50-year history. The Carnival Miracle departed on a four-day Baja Mexico cruise from the Port of San Francisco. Following…
Arnold Donald will step down as Carnival Corp.’s president and CEO on Aug. 1 after nine years in the role and will stay on as vice chair of the company’s board. He will be succeeded by Josh Weinstein, Carnival’s current COO. Donald,…
Citing continued uncertainty around Asian ports, Holland America Line will reposition the Westerdam to Australia and New Zealand this fall, canceling the ship’s planned cruises to Asia. The change impacts 11 sailings scheduled between Sept. 25 and Feb. 27, 2023. “We’re sorry…
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Time has not weakened Manfredi Lefebvre D’Ovidio’s desire to buy at least a slice of the now-defunct Crystal Cruises. The chairman of Heritage Group and executive who built Silversea Cruises said via email he was “still interested in Crystal.” A possible acquisition…