China Cruise Lines Focus on South Korea in 2026

China’s cruise sector is experiencing a clear geographic shift with operators concentrating on South Korean routes in what is dubbed Korea Season.

UK Targets Russian Oil and LNG in New Sanctions

United Kingdom has introduced what it describes as its most extensive sanctions package against Russia since the early stages of the Ukraine war.

Iron Man Robert Downey Jr. Named Godparent of Disney Adventure

Disney Cruise Line reveals that actor Robert Downey Jr. will serve as the official godparent of its newest and largest ship, Disney Adventure.

ILO and IMO Mark 20 Years of Maritime Labour Convention

International Labour Organization and International Maritime Organization commemorate 20th anniversary of adoption of Maritime Labour Convention 2006

Costa Unveils New Careers Video Spotlighting Staff

Costa Cruises has launched a new Costa Careers video that offers an inside look at the people behind its global operations.

Princess Sets Guinness Record for Margarita Sales

Princess Cruises has earned a new Guinness World Records title after selling the highest number of margaritas within an eight-hour period.

Consortium Secures First Philippine Offshore Wind Grid Deals

Seawind Asia, Stream Invest & Triconti ECC Renewables have obtained Philippines’ first grid connection agreements for offshore wind developments.

Union and Lawmakers Challenge Hapag ZIM Deal

Resistance to Hapag-Lloyd’s proposed acquisition of Israeli's ZIM is intensifying with labor unrest mounting and the transaction under scrutiny.

TUI Cruises Seeks Godmother for Mein Schiff Flow

TUI Cruises unveils new campaign inviting women to apply for godmother role for upcoming Mein Schiff Flow, which will enter service in 2026.

Riviera Launches Seine Cruise Prize Incentive for Advisors

Riviera Travel introduces incentive that gives travel advisors the opportunity to win a river cruise on its Seine, Paris and Normandy itinerary.

P&O Names Airline Partners for Winter Caribbean Season

APM Terminals Takes Stake in Jeddah Container Facility

APM Terminals has acquired a minority interest in a container terminal in Jeddah , Saudi Arabia that is currently operated by DP World.

MSC Cruises Launches Train The Trainer 2026 Program

MSC Cruises introduces Train The Trainer, a training initiative designed to enhance how new crew members are prepared even before they join a ship.

MSC Cruises Becomes Wynn Las Vegas Loyalty Partner

Wynn Las Vegas appoints MSC Cruises as exclusive cruise benefits partner for its tiered Wynn Rewards loyalty program, according to MSC statement.

Princess Launches 2026 Cruise Deals for USA's 250th

Princess Cruises introduces offers on its 2026 sailings to Alaska, Hawaii, Canada and New England to mark the United States’ 250th anniversary.