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With Seatrade Cruise Global opening this week, it’s the industry’s time to hear from the biggest voices in cruise, and we’re adding our voices here. Host Rebecca Tobin, cruise editor Andrea Zelinski and news editor Johanna Jainchill look at a wrapup to Wave season, whether tariff talk or stock market convulsions have impacted the business and what to expect from two big cruise ship debuts this week. And we say farewell to Andrea: We talk about our favorite stories from her three years at Travel Weekly, and where she’s headed next – and her serendipitous “trail name” of Water Girl. This episode was recorded April 4 and has been edited for length and clarity. Episode sponsor This episode is sponsored by The TTC Tour Brands https://agents.ttc.com/login Related links There’s tariff talk and stock market unease, but Carnival Corp. says its brands are thriving https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/tariff-threats-stock-volatility-Carnival-thriving Latest on Cruising’s Wave: Analyst says 2025 is a ‘strong’ year https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Insights/analyst-says-strong-wave-season-2025 Carnival Corp.’s private-destination update: Update, build and promote https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Carnival-private-destination-plan Norwegian Aqua preview: Many pluses for the Prima-plus ship https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Many-pluses-on-the-upcoming-Norwegian-Aqua Alaska’s cruise conundrum: How Juneau is managing the crowds https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Alaska-cruise-conundrum Next-gen Internet at sea (from 2022) https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Nextgen-internet-at-sea Andrea Zelinski’s Instagram: @adventuresofwatergirlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carnival Corp. sees no signs of weakening cruise demand despite concerns in the travel industry. The company's CEO, Josh Weinstein, reports strong onboard spending and no signs of consumers opting for cheaper options. He speaks with Bloomberg's Carol Massar and Tim StenovecSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, Cruise Planners CEO Michelle Fee and Norwegian Cruise Line sales exec John Chernesky joined cruise editor Andrea Zelinski and host Rebecca Tobin to talk about the new cruise-ship class of 2025. This week, they're talking about Wave season, the industry’s period of big sales and good deals, and general trends. Is year’s Wave a wave or a tsunami? Other topics of note: Does Wave start in January, or has it moved backwards into the holiday season? And what’s the story with onboard spending? This week, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings will report its Q4 and full-year 2024 results, and that will provide additional color into how this year’s Wave is going. We’ll try to provide an update to that in our upcoming Folo episodes. This episode was recorded Feb. 5, nearly three weeks ahead of NCLH's earnings call. The episode has been edited for length and clarity. Episode sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Riverside Luxury Cruises: https://www.riverside-cruises.com Related links: Andrea Zelinski's reporting on the 2025 Wave season: https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Early-report-2025-Wave-season Royal Caribbean Group's record start to Wave: https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Royal-Caribbean-Group-reports-record-start-to-Wave-season Carnival Corp. sets company record for full-year revenue: https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Carnival-Corp-earnings-Q4-2024 Our previous episode with Michelle Fee and John Chernesky on new ships in 2025: https://www.travelweekly.com/Podcasts/Folo/the-importance-of-new-cruise-ships-of-2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we're talking about the positive momentum in the cruise industry with senior editor Andrea Zelinski. Now that the third quarter has closed, and our annual CruiseWorld conference is about to begin in Fort Lauderdale, we ask: What are travel advisors, analysts and the cruise lines themselves seeing in cruise – and what are some of the scenarios that would break the cruise lines' stride?  This episode was recorded Friday, Nov. 1 and has been edited for length and clarity. Related links Is this cruising's 'golden era'? https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Is-this-cruising-golden-era The biggest cruise developments this year, according to travel advisors https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Focus-on-Cruise-What-advisors-are-buzzing-about Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings breaks another performance record https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Norwegian-Cruise-Line-Q3-2024-earnings-report CEO says new cruisers are flocking to Royal Caribbean Group https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Royal-Caribbean-Group-earnings-Q3-2024 Carnival Corp. continues record streak of revenue https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Carnival-Corp-continues-streak-record-revenue  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casabona covers- A few more details on Icon of the Seas- Carnival Splendor just out of dry dock- Carnival Corp drink package and perk revisions- The sinking (on purpose) of a legendary ship

Earlier this year, Carnival Corp. ordered an 180,000-gross-ton ship that will be the fourth in its Excel class. The very next day, Royal Caribbean International came through with another order for another Oasis class vessel -- its seventh. And after the episode was published, Carnival ordered a fifth Excel class ship. These ships, which all clock in the 6,000-passenger-plus size, will join megaships from MSC Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line. With Royal Caribbean's Oasis-class Utopia of the Seas debuting in Port Canaveral this week, it seemed like a perfect time to revisit this phenom. In this episode, Host Rebecca Tobin, cruise editor Andrea Zelinski and Geoff Cox, the vice president of sales and marketing for KHM Travel Group discuss: What these ship orders mean for Carnival and Royal in terms of corporate direction and passenger demands; the prevailing love for big, big ships; and how far the industry's come since its Sovereign days. This episode is part of our annual Summer Series, where we feature some of our favorite recent Folo by Travel Weekly discussions. This episode was recorded Feb. 16 and has been edited for length and clarity. Episode sponsor: This episode is sponsored by JOIA Aruba by Iberostar. https://www.iberostar.com Related reports: Cruise Insight: How cruise lines organize megaships: Inside the 'zone' trend https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Insights/how-cruise-lines-organize-megaships Carnival to add fifth Excel-class ship https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Carnival-Cruise-Line-will-add-fifth-Excel-ship Royal Caribbean orders a seventh Oasis-class ship https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Royal-Caribbean-orders-seventh-Oasis-class-ship?ct=cruise Royal Caribbean sets a new benchmark with Icon of the Seas https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Royal-Caribbean-sets-new-benchmark-with-Icon KHM Travel Group https://khmtravel.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Green Seas boards the Carnival Celebration to talk to key company executives about climate action and circular economy. We hear from Carnival Corp's William Burke and Tom Strang, Carnival Cruise Lines' Richard Pruitt and more.

Find us on social media: Facebook & InstagramEmail us: hello@thetinlounge.com Discussion:Travel Advisors on What to Expect Riding BrightlineCruise Ships and Celebrity Chefs: A Perfect Pairing the Industry Continues to CraveHow Social Media Still Plays a Big Role in Travel As heard on Excess Baggage:Avalon Alegria Christened in Pinhão, PortugalTSA Adds 8 New Airlines to PreCheckRegistration for CruiseWorld 2024 Is Now OpenSouthwest Airlines Acquires Sustainable Fuel CompanyTravel Planners International Announces Vacation Planners FranchiseInsideJapan Debuts “Hidden Zen” Itinerary Along Bullet Train RouteGrand Opening: Sandals Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesRoyal Caribbean and Carnival to use Norfolk port with Baltimore unavailableCEO says Carnival Corp. 'knocked the cover off the ball' in Q1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carnival Corp. last week placed its first cruise ship order since the beginning of the pandemic: It will add 180,000-gross-ton ship to Carnival Cruise Line that will be the fourth in its Excel class. The very next day, Royal Caribbean International also announced an order, for another Oasis-class ship. Both clock in the 6,000-passenger-plus size, on par with other new ships coming into the industry.  This week host Rebecca Tobin talks the era of megaships with cruise editor Andrea Zelinski and Geoff Cox, the vice president of sales and marketing for Power List agency KHM Travel Group. Among our topics: What these ship orders mean for Carnival and Royal in terms of corporate direction and passenger demands, the prevailing love for big ships, competition with theme parks and resorts, and how far the cruise industry has come since its Sovereign days. Episode sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Windstar Cruises: https://www.windstarcruises.com Related reports: Carnival Cruise Line will get a fourth Excel-class ship https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Carnival-orders-fourth-Excel-ship?ct=cruise Royal Caribbean orders a seventh Oasis-class ship https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Royal-Caribbean-orders-seventh-Oasis-class-ship?ct=cruise Royal Caribbean sets a new benchmark with Icon of the Seas https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Royal-Caribbean-sets-new-benchmark-with-Icon Sun Princess' maiden voyage scheduled https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Sun-Princess-maiden-cruise-rescheduled-February-28?ct=cruise KHM Travel Group https://khmtravel.com/    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In dieser Folge diskutiere ich, ob es sich lohnt, in Einzelaktien zu investieren, anstatt nur den Markt zu verfolgen. Ich beleuchte die verbreitete Annahme, dass nur wenige Aktien den S&P 500 antreiben, und zeige, dass tatsächlich mehr als 100 Aktien den Index outperformen. Mit Beispielen wie Nvidia und Carnival Corp erkläre ich, wie diese Aktien erheblich zur Gesamtrendite des S&P 500 beitragen. Außerdem teile ich meine Erfahrungen mit meinem Portfolio bei Swiss Quote, dessen Performance ich mit dem S&P 500 und Vanguard FTSE All-World vergleiche.

Carnival Corp's Q4 2023 earnings call, unedited

Sector farma, lujo y banca protagonistas en la tercera hora de Visión Global en la que inauguramos nuestro consultorio de Wall Street con Borja de Castro de Banco Big. Con él analizamos compañías como Paypal, MacDonalds, American Express, Chewy, Walmart, Lululemon, Boieng, Paycheck, Coinbase, Carnival Corp, Zoom, Alibaba, Amazon, Starbucks, Adobe, Verizon o Intel. Después, recta final del tiempo real del mercado y actualizamos titulares. Por último, análisis con Samuel Abraldes, CEO de Socaire. Con él hacemos balance del año y vemos perspectivas en los mercados de cara al 2024. No solo en renta variable, sino también en el mercado de materias primas, en divisas y en renta fija.

Wie versorgt man Tausende von Kreuzfahrtschiff-Passagiere mit Essen? Welche Logistik steckt dahinter, woher kommen die Lebensmittel, welche Trends gibt es und was hat sich in den vergangenen Jahren in diesem Bereich verändert? Über diese und weitere Themen sprechen wir in dieser Podcast-Episode mit unserm Studiogast Michael Stendebach – mit sehr spannenden, neuen Entwicklungen. Michael Stendebach ist Vice President Food, Beverage & Guest Services bei Holland America Line, hat aber innerhalb der Carnival Corp auch schon gut neun Jahre lang für AIDA Cruises als Vice President Product Development und Food & Beverage gearbeitet. Aus dieser Zeit werden cruisetricks.de-Leser und -Podcasthörer ihn bereits kennen. Wir sprechen mit ihm darüber, was es bedeutet, Restaurants und Bars auf einem Kreuzfahrtschiff für so viele Menschen, Passagiere und Crew, am Laufen zu halten. Wie Reedereien immer wieder neue Ideen im Gastronomiebereich entwickeln. Wie innovativ oder konservativ man bei der Planung sein muss. Wie man unterschiedlicher Zielgruppen bei einer internationalen Reederei berücksichtigt. Welche Logistik und Vorausplanung damit verbunden ist – und viele weitere Aspekte. Und wir sprechen mit Michael Stendebach über ein ganz neues Projekt bei Holland America Line, das Fresh-Fish-Programm, in dessen Rahmen die Reederei fast überall auf der Welt frischen Fisch lokal einkauft und selbst im Hauptrestaurant der Kreuzfahrtschiffe innerhalb von 48 Stunden auf den Tisch bringt. Dabei erfahren wir auch, dass die Zeiten – zumindest bei Holland America Line – vorbei sind, in denen Lebensmittel per Container um die ganze Welt zu den Schiffen geschickt werden. Wie das heute funktioniert, erklärt Michael Stendebach im Podcast. After-Show als Bonus und Extra-Podcast für unsere Steady-Abonnenten In der After-Show zu dieser Podcast-Episode sprechen wir weiter mit Michael Stendebach und wenden uns seinem zweiten Schwerpunkt-Thema bei Holland America Line zu, den Getränken: Wir diskutieren den Trend zu alkoholfreien und alkoholarmen Getränken – mit überraschenden Zahlen. Wir fragen aber beispielsweise auch, ob oder wann es passieren kann, dass bestimmte Getränke an Bord eines Kreuzfahrtschiffs auch mal ausgehen – und was man als verantwortlicher Food & Beverage Manager dann macht. Die After Show, ebenso wie die werbefreie Version des Podcasts, ist ein besonderes Goodie [exklusiv für unsere Unterstützer via Steady](https://steadyhq.com/de/cruisetricks-podcast/about), das wir in einem eigenen, kleinen Podcast bereitstellen. Bei Steady finden Sie als Abonnent eine [genaue Anleitung](https://get.steadyhq.help/hc/de/articles/360002251118), wie Sie diesen Podcast abonnieren können. Werbefrei hören den Podcast all diejenigen von Ihnen, die uns mit einem Steady-Abonnement monatlich unterstützen. Den Podcast und die After-Show gibt es deshalb für Steady-Abonnenten an einem Stück komplett und ohne Werbeunterbrechungen über den personalisierten RSS-Podcast-Feed bei Steady – siehe oben.

The world's largest cruise company – Carnival Corp. -- released its third-quarter earnings results, and the company posted record revenues in the quarter. It also notched its return to profitability for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic. We thought it would be a good opportunity to dig into some of the points raised during Carnival's earnings call and talk about the outlook for cruise. In this episode, host Rebecca Tobin; Gene Sloan, the cruise lead for the Points Guy; and Travel Weekly cruise editor Andrea Zelinski talk about Carnival's bookings, onboard spending, inflation, recession, fuel prices and the crop of new ships coming out in the next year. This episode was recorded Oct. 5 while Tobin and Sloan were both at Fincantieri's Marghera, Italy, shipyard to take the first look at Cunard Line's Queen Anne, part of that wave of new ships. On this episode: Gene Sloan of The Points Guy https://thepointsguy.com/author/genesloan/ Andrea Zelinski, senior editor, Travel Weekly https://www.travelweekly.com/andrea-zelinski Host Rebecca Tobin, Travel Weekly's managing editor https://www.travelweekly.com/rebecca-tobin Episode sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Air France/KLM Royal Dutch Airlines https://www.afkl.biz Related reports from Travel Weekly: Carnival posts record revenue in a return to profitability https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Carnival-posts-record-revenue-Q3-2023 An analysts' cruise outlook: 'Future looks bright' https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Insights/One-analyst-cruise-outlook-future-looks-bright A first look at the Queen Anne, taking shape in Italy: https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/First-look-Cunard-unfinished-Queen-Anne Related reports from Gene Sloan at The Points Guy: Cruise bookings are so hot that some lines are running out of inventory https://thepointsguy.com/news/cruise-ship-inventory-crunch/ Cruise fares are hitting new records -- and the trend is likely to continue https://thepointsguy.com/news/cruise-ship-fares-rising-2024/ Could you soon have to pay a fuel surcharge to cruise? https://thepointsguy.com/news/cruise-fuel-surcharge-oil-spike/    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

APAC stocks mostly took impetus from Wall St's positive lead as yields and oil prices declined from recent peaks.US Senate bill to avert a government shutdown garnered enough votes to advance, as expected.European equity futures are indicative of a contained open with Euro Stoxx 50 future flat after the cash market closed up 0.7% yesterday.DXY tested 106 to the downside, major peers trade on the front foot vs. the greenback, antipodeans outperform.Looking ahead, highlights include German Retail Sales & Unemployment Rate, UK GDP, French, Italian & EZ CPI, US PCE, Chicago PMI, UoM Sentiment, Speeches from Fed's Barkin, Williams & ECB's Lagarde, Earnings from Carnival Corp.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

We're back with new episodes of the Folo by Travel Weekly! This past summer we've been serving up our “best of” episodes, so to catch our listeners up on the biggest trends of the past two months, our reporting team gathered together to talk about their biggest, most interesting and most popular articles that broke while we were on break. At the end of the episode, reporters also talk about the trends they're interested in covering this fall. Demand is part of the big picture, as well as sustainability, extreme travel and a few other trends that you'll want to keep on your radar. This podcast is hosted by Rebecca Tobin and features senior editors: Andrea Zelinski, Jamie Biesiada, Robert Silk, Nicole Edenedo and Christina Jelski. This episode was recorded Sept. 14 and has been edited for length and clarity. Episode sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Air France-KLM Royal Dutch Airlines https://www.afkl.com Related links: Advisors view Carnival Corp.'s reorganization favorably https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Travel-advisors-view-Carnival-reorg-favorably It's another busy summer for Europe travel https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Travel-Agent-Issues/Insights/Sumer-travel-again-booming Agents adjust trips as heat wilts Southern Europe: https://www.travelweekly.com/Europe-Travel/Record-heat-wilts-Southern-Europe With the Northeast Alliance over, American shifts to Philly https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Airline-News/American-Airlines-shifts-focus-Philadelphia A visit to Maui, a month after the Lahaina fires: https://www.travelweekly.com/Hawaii-Travel/Aloha-and-welcoming-hospitality-for-visitors-on-Maui Related podcast episodes: Why don't people stop traveling https://www.travelweekly.com/Podcasts/Folo/why-dont-people-stop-traveling Why travel is going all-in on pickleball https://www.travelweekly.com/Podcasts/Folo/Why-resorts-and-cruise-lines-are-going-all-in-on-pickleball The sport of extreme sitting: Traveling to sit down https://www.travelweekly.com/Podcasts/Folo/The-sport-of-extreme-sitting    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the International Maritime Organization decided to target net-zero emissions by “around” 2050, the UN body will now have to turn ambition into regulation that will push shipping toward that goal. Green Seas explores the mechanisms under discussion with Carnival Corp chief maritime officer William Burke and Global Maritime Forum chief executive Johannah Christensen.

CISO Bytes is a Cybercrime Magazine podcast series sponsored by Mastercard, providers of enterprise cybersecurity solutions that are more than just ones and zeros. Joining host Alissa Abdullah, aka Dr Jay, former White House Technology executive and Deputy Chief Security Officer at Mastercard, on this episode is Devon Bryan, Global CISO at Carnival Corporation. To learn more about our sponsor, visit https://mastercard.com

Wir widmen uns in dieser Podcast-Episode ausführlich der Frage, wie es den großen Kreuzfahrt-Reedereien im Jahr 2023 nach Ende der pandemiebedingten Einschränkungen geht. Genauer angesehen haben wir uns nämlich den kürzlich erschienen Geschäftsbericht der Carnival Corp. für das Geschäftsjahr 2022, aus dem man viel über die Gesundheit des Unternehmens und die Zukunftsaussichten ablesen kann. Wir sprechen aber auch über die Entwicklung der Aktienkurse der drei großen, börsennotierten Kreuzfahrt-Unternehmen Carnival Corp., Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings und Royal Caibbean Group, beleuchten den Schuldenstand, Schiffsauslastung, Bettenkapazität und ähnliche Kennzahlen, vergleichen mit den Jahren vor der Pandemie und sehen uns die Zukunftsprognosen an. Wir sprechen über die zukünftige Marktentwicklung angesichts der deutlich reduzierten Neubauplanung der Reedereien, die in dieser Hinsicht andere Position von MSC Cruises als nicht-börsennotierte Tochter der größten Containerreederei der Welt und auch darüber, wie sich die Kreuzfahrt-Preise für die Passagiere in den kommenden Monaten und Jahren entwickeln könnten. Und ausnahmsweise diskutieren wir auch ein wenig über politische Aspekte, nämlich zum Thema Umweltschutz und was sich ändern muss, damit die Kreuzfahrt umweltfreundlicher werden können und wie das mit gesamtgesellschaftlichen Entwicklungen und Einstellungen zusammenhängt. In der „After Show“ zu dieser Podcast-Episode sprechen wir über die fünf (und noch ein paar mehr) Dinge, die man auf einer Kreuzfahrt auf keinen Fall tun sollte - zum Beispiel das, was kürzlich Schlagzeilen gemacht hat: Fische fangen vom Kabinenbalkon eines der großen Kreuzfahrtschiffe. Solche und noch einige andere, ernsthaftere Verstöße gegen die Regeln der Reederei führt nämlich zum sofortigen Ausschluss von der Kreuzfahrt und meist auch zu einer lebenslangen Sperre bei dieser Reederei. Die After Show ist ein besonderes Goodie [exklusiv für unsere Unterstützer via Steady](https://steadyhq.com/de/cruisetricks-podcast/about), das wir in einem eigenen, kleinen Podcast bereitstellen. Bei Steady finden Sie als Abonnent eine [genaue Anleitung](https://get.steadyhq.help/hc/de/articles/360002251118), wie Sie diesen Podcast abonnieren können.

We occasionally talk about a sea-change within the cruise industry but this time we mean it. In the past two years, three of the four cruise companies have turned over their top jobs. Royal Caribbean Group chairman and CEO Richard Fain stepped down as CEO as of January 2022, after serving in that role since the late 1980s. He was replaced by Jason Liberty, the company's CFO. In mid-2022, Carnival Corp. chairman and CEO Arnold Donald announced that he would step down, to be replaced by Josh Weinstein, the company's chief operating officer. And just last month, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings chairman and CEO Frank Del Rio said he would step down this summer and that Norwegian Cruise Line CEO Harry Sommer would step up into the "sea-suite." (We should note that, as of now, the fourth company, MSC Cruises, is still helmed by Pierfrancesco Vago.) Cruise editor Andrea Zelinski looks at the changing of the guard in this week's Focus on Cruise cover story. And on this episode, with Signature Travel Group CEO Alex Sharpe, we explore the changeover a little more and get of the sense of the people behind and ahead of the industry's trajectory. Episode sponsor: This episode is sponsored by G Adventures www.gadventures.com Related reports: Focus on cruise: Changing the guard https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Focus-on-Cruise-Changing-of-the-guard On the record: A Q&A with Carnival Corp. CEO Josh Weinstein https://www.travelweekly.com/On-The-Record/Carnival-Corp-Josh-Weinstein Travel advisors expect a smooth transition at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Travel-advisors-expect-smooth-leadership-transition-NCLH Arnold Donald, retiring from Carnival, reflects on changing cruise culture https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Retiring-Arnold-Donald-reflects Travel advisors praise Richard Fain for his commitment https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Advisors-praise-Fain-as-he-departs-Royal-Caribbean Richard Fain's Covid-era video from March 2020: https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Richard-Fain-addresses-agents-Get-ready-for-better-times-ahead Alex Sharpe https://join.sigtn.com/about-signature/our-executive-team/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast, host Tommy Casabona dives into a first-quarter earnings call from Carnival Corp, new announcements from NCL and Sixth man regarding new theme cruises and Tommy's top five cruise directors.

At our Green Seas Fuels Forum, an audience question about nuclear power sparked a debate over whether it is a safe and effective way to tackle the industry's greenhouse gas emissions. We hear from Core Power's Mikal Boe, Carnival Corp's William Burke, Cargill's Eman Abdalla, Star Bulk Carriers' Hamish Norton, Webber Research & Advisory's Michael Webber, Tufton's Nikos Petrakakos,Macquarie's Morten Arntzen, Citi's Michael Parker, ABS's John McDonald and Stand.earth's Kendra Ulrich. Also, Zero Emission Ship Technology Association's Madadh MacLaine and Crowley's Matthew Yacavone talk about decarbonising small vessels.

As part of our ongoing coverage on security awareness training, host Steve Morgan recently spoke to several top experts about how they see it. On this episode, Anna Collard, SVP Content Strategy & Evangelist at KnowBe4 Africa, is joined by Devon Bryan, Global Chief Information Security Officer at Carnival Corp.; Kathy Hughes, CISO at Northwell Health; Paul Connelly, Chief Security Officer at HCA Healthcare; and Susan Koski, CISO at PNC. To learn more about our sponsor, KnowBe4, visit https://knowbe4.com

Vertauschte Rollen in dieser Podcast-Episode: Jerome Brunelle war unterwegs, Franz Neumeier stellt die Fragen. Zum Jahreswechsel fuhr Jerome mit seiner Familie auf der Costa Smeralda im westlichen Mittelmeer und wir sprechen im Podcast über seine Erfahrungen, Erlebnisse und Kritikpunkte. Jerome berichtet, wie er die Costa Smeralda erlebt hat, wie sein Sohn mit der Kinderbetreuung an Bord zurechtgekommen ist und wie das Essen im Hauptrestaurant mit einem kleinen Kind funktioniert hat. Wir sprechen aber beispielsweise auch über das sogenannte Interporting – Zustieg von Passagieren in fast jedem Hafen, was das für die Crew bedeutet und wie es sich für die Passagiere anfühlt. Insgesamt geben wir einen Überblick über das Schiff und wie Jerome verschiedene Aspekte an Bord erlebt hat, beispielsweise das Entertainmentkonzept am Abend mit Live-Musik in Bars, der zentralen Colosseo-Bühne und des klassischen Theaters am Bug. Anmerkung: Wir bitten den schlechten Ton bei Franz zu entschuldigen, wir hatten technische Probleme, auf die wir aber erst viel zu spät aufmerksam geworden sind. Da in dieser Episode vor allem Jerome zu Wort kommt, wirkt sich das aber hoffentlich nicht zu sehr aus. Sorry! After-Show als Bonus und Extra-Podcast für unsere Steady-Abonnenten: In der „After Show“ zu dieser Podcast-Episode sprechen wir über ein Urteil in den USA, wonach Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Carnival Corp, MSC Cruises und Royal Caribbean Group zu insgesamt 439 Millionen Dollar Schadensersatz verurteilt – wegen Nutzung der Kreuzfahrt-Terminals in Havanna. Wir sprechen darüber, was es damit auf sich hat und erklären die Hintergründe. Die After Show ist ein besonderes Goodie [exklusiv für unsere Unterstützer via Steady](https://steadyhq.com/de/cruisetricks-podcast/about), das wir in einem eigenen, kleinen Podcast bereitstellen. Bei Steady finden Sie als Abonnent eine [genaue Anleitung](https://get.steadyhq.help/hc/de/articles/360002251118), wie Sie diesen Podcast abonnieren können.

Plan your next family adventure with these cruise tips and options from experienced travel expert Eileen Ogintz. She's the creator of takingthekids.com as well as the author of 12-part book series about traveling with kids. She anwers these questions:  ·         Which cruising trends are you most excited about this year? ·         What is Wave Season and how can it add value to our cruise experience?  ·         What itineraries and on-board activities can we look forward to?  ·         Where can our audience go to start planning their next adventure? Eileen Ogintz is a longtime  syndicated travel columnist for Tribune Content Agency and creator of Takingthekids.com. She is a nationally recognized family travel expert, often called upon by TV, radio, and national news outlets from the Associated Press to the NY Times and Wall Street Journal. She is also the author of the popular 12-book Kids's Guide series. The KOA Kid's Guide to Camping came out last spring; The fourth edition of the Kid's Guide to NYC and the third edition of the Kid's Guide to Washington, DC will be out next spring.   Ogintz started out as a news reporter working for the Bergen Record, Des Moines Register and Chicago Tribune where she was a national correspondent. She works with brands around family travel issues including Disney, Carnival Corp, Visit Orlando, Allianz and others.   Please like and subscribe to our podcast and leave a 5-star review so we can reach more parents like you! Subscribe to our podcast by sending an email to subscribe@teachingyourtoddler.com  For more expert interviews, fun activities and story time podcasts, please visit our website at TeachingYourToddler.com Check us out on Facebook at Teaching Your Toddler and on twitter at @TeachingToddler and on Instagram at @teachingyourtoddler  To support great future content, please click here and help us out with a $5 gift: glow.fm/teachingyourtoddler Leave us some feedback on this show and your ideas for future shows!  

As part of our ongoing coverage on cybercrime, host Steve Morgan recently spoke to several top experts about how they see it. On this episode, Anna Collard, SVP Content Strategy & Evangelist at KnowBe4 Africa, is joined by Adam Keown, Global CISO at Eastman; Laura Deaner, CISO at Northwestern Mutual; Paul Connelly, Chief Security Officer at HCA Healthcare; Teresa Zielinski, Global CISO at GE Gas Power; Ian Anthony Baxter, Chief Information Security Officer, UK, at Bank of Ireland; and Devon Bryan, Global Chief Information Security Officer at Carnival Corp. To learn more about our sponsor, KnowBe4, visit https://knowbe4.com

Investors digested better-than-expected earnings reports and an improvement in consumer confidence. Nike shares soared 12.2% after the company topped earnings and revenue estimates for its most recent quarter. FedEx shares gained 3.4% on the delivery company's plans to slash US$1 billion in costs. Shares of cruise operator Carnival Corp jumped 4.7% after posting a smaller-than-expected quarterly loss. At the close of trade, the Dow Jones index rose by 527 points or 1.6%. The S&P 500 index lifted by 1.5% and the Nasdaq index added 162 points or 1.5%.      Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFLS 238814 (CommSec) is a wholly but non-guaranteed subsidiary of Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 12 12 124 AFSL: 234945 (the Bank) and a  Market Participant of the ASX Limited and Cboe Australia Pty Limited, a Clearing Participant of ASX Clear Pty Limited and a Settlement Participant of ASX Settlement Pty Limited. Any advice contained in this broadcast is general advice only. As the information in this broadcast has not been prepared with reference to your objectives, financial or taxation situation or needs, you should, before acting on it, consider its appropriateness to your circumstances and seek appropriate professional advice. CommSec, the Bank, and their related entities do not accept any liability arising out of or in relation to reliance on the information in this broadcast. We believe that the information in this broadcast is correct as at the time of its compilation, but no warranty is made as to its accuracy, reliability or completeness. This report is under copyright to CommSec and the Bank and may not be used without their prior consent.

Introducing episode 127In episode 127, Chris shares his initial thoughts on Norwegian Spirit, meanwhile Baz answers a listeners river cruise question and delves into the latest cruise news from Carnival, Celebrity, P&O (UK) and Swan Hellenic.Image Credit: Chris onboard Norwegian Spirit, Fiji.Support the showListen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy Me A Coffee – This podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates. https://bit.ly/2T2FYGXSustainable Fashion – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7RdhListener QuestionPrav asks. Chris & or Baz, Considering a trip to Europe in 2023 to see the Christmas Markets by river or coach tour. We are a couple in our early 40's assuming you suggest River Cruise, what river/itinerary/cruise line would you recommend.Cruise NewsImage Credit: Carnival Venezia. Carnival Cruise Line. Carnival unveils new details about Carnival Venezia Carnival Cruise Line unveiled today new details about what guests can expect when they board the next ship to join the fleet, Carnival VeneziaShip Will Sail Year-Round from New York and Feature Unique Italian Cuisine, Special Staterooms, Exclusive ExperiencesThe ship brings many beautiful and unique spaces into the Carnival fleet. When guests first board Carnival Venezia, they will be immediately surrounded by Italian architectural design inside the atrium, which is modelled after Venice's main public square, the Piazza San Marco. The ship also features an elegant theatre, Teatro Rosso, which will provide a beautiful backdrop for popular Carnival entertainment and new programming, along with many other stylish and immersive spaces. Carnival Venezia's outdoor spaces feature Italian touches as well and some first-in-fleet features, with a Lido deck modeled after the Italian Riviera that boasts a retractable roof, so the pool can still be enjoyed when the ship departs and returns to New York in colder months.Carnival has also been planning many new spaces and will be making updates across the ship, such as adding mini-bars and standard American power outlets to the staterooms, so guests feel at home on board. On the top deck, Carnival Venezia will have a serenity area, an adults-only retreat, featuring lounging furniture, sun beds and two whirlpools. The Serenity area will also include a new bar featuring spritzes.Carnival is also introducing a new concept, Terrazza staterooms, which are similar to the Havana staterooms on other Carnival ships. Located on decks 5-9 aft, Terrazza staterooms include interior, balconies (many with aft-facing views) and the special Terrazza Cabanas, which feature private patios complete with plush loungers, a hammock and direct lanai access to Terrazza Carnevale. The special Terrazza staterooms offer exclusive access to Terrazza Carnevale, an outdoor terraced deck featuring two whirlpools, a bar and tranquil lounging space to take in breathtaking views. Guests staying in the 77 Terrazza staterooms have exclusive perks including:Exclusive access to Carnevale Lounge in the morning with complimentary continental breakfast;Terrazza-branded robes and towelsSpecially-curated brunch on select sea days with a complimentary Spritz or MimosaAn exclusive sail-away event in Terrazza Carnevale with live musicEat, Drink and Enjoy the Flavors of ItalyGuests will find signature Carnival restaurants and bars on board Carnival Venezia, including the steakhouse Fahrenheit 555, Bonsai Sushi & Teppanyaki and the Chef's Table, along with Lido Marketplace, Seafood Shack and Pizzeria del Capitano, Piano Bar 88 and Heroes Tribute Lounge. In addition, many Carnival mainstays will offer special Italian menu items on board – for example, gelato will join the popular coffee and snack options at Java Blue Café. Guests will also find delightful beverage and food offerings throughout the ship at several new or updated restaurant and bar concepts, including:Dining VenuesGuy's Burger Joint – Italian flavors and ingredients add new flavours to Guy Fieri's famous burgers. Along with classic American burgers and fries, new menu items will feature an Italian twist, such as a pepperoni pizza burger and the Big Mozz – a burger smothered in melted mozzarella cheese.La Strada Grill – Taste the best grilled Italian street food and sandwiches.Tomodoro – Mexitalian fusion creations feature ingredients such as Italian meatballs and Sicilian chicken alongside traditional Mexican tacos and burritos, for breakfast and lunch.Canal Grande and Marco Polo Restaurants – Both restaurants feature delicious three-course meals in spaces surrounded by elegant Italian sculptures and architectural designs, including a real-life Venetian gondola in one of them. Special Italian dishes will be featured, including favorites from Carnival's signature Cucina del Capitano Italian restaurant.New Specialty Italian Restaurant – In addition to the Italian dishes offered in the main dining rooms, an all-new dining concept is being created and more details will be shared soon.Bars and LoungesAmari – Similar to what Carnival guests know and love at Alchemy bars across the fleet, expertly crafted cocktails feature a variety of Italian liqueurs and bitters and are skillfully prepared by professional mixologists for an elevated and interactive experience. This is an elevated and interactive cocktail experience with drinks such as negroni, americano, Amalfi martini and sbagliato. Select Alchemy cocktails will also be served.Frizzante – A variety of bubbly drinks, from prosecco to spritzes and bellinis are served along with Italian beer. Authentic Italian coffees and biscotti will be served here throughout the day.Carnevale Bar & Lounge – Tasty cocktails are served in a lounge inspired by the elegance of Venetian masquerades during Carnevale and features beautiful scenes of Carnivale di Venezia on LED screens, complete with live music, fine Italian wines and classic cocktails in a relaxing atmosphere with a cool vibe.Gondola Lounge – Inspired by the famous Venetian canals, this space features a large stage with a dance floor as well as comfortable seating to enjoy live entertainment. This lounge opens to the outside on either side for a breezy stroll around the lanai.Rococó – Refreshing frozen drinks, from colorful layered creations with unique Italian flavors such as limoncello and bellini to classic frozen cocktails, including margaritas, daiquiris and piña coladas, are served out of a fun and cheeky bar described as “Baroque Goes Pop.”Experience Italian-Inspired Entertainment and Activities Along with ‘Fun Ship' FavoritesGuests can also expect the high-energy entertainment they know and love fleetwide on board Carnival Venezia. The ship will be the first in the fleet to feature the exciting new show “Color My World,” following its debut on Carnival Celebration last month. It's an Indie rock and pop love story that combines different mediums of art to create a visually stunning experience. Some of the other entertainment and activity offerings include:Parties and GatheringsCaptain's Venetian Toast – Carnival Venezia's captain greets guests in true Venetian style, while live music fills the atrium and the cast members don Venetian costumes. Guests are encouraged to wear Venetian masks as well.Italian Street Party – Little Italy meets Lido for a street party featuring rotating entertainment at the mainstage including live music and Italian-themed performances while competitions such as spaghetti and gelato eating contests keep everyone entertained.Playlist ProductionsBroadway Beats – Show connecting the audience to the ship's homeport with a larger-than-life journey through New York City.Vintage Pop – Modern musical with a '20s spin tying in with New York's prohibition era.Epic Rock – Concert featuring rock staples from artists like Journey, Aerosmith and Bon Jovi.Youth and Family ActivitiesCamp Ocean and Club O2 – Children, teens and families can experience different regions of Italy through arts & crafts, games, and themed activities, including gondola racing, Futbol challenges, Italian hopscotch and more.Sports, Games and Attractions – In addition to popular options in SportsSquare, such as basketball and pickleball, families can also choose activities with an Italian twist, including bocce ball and foosball. Guests will also find other familiar top-deck favorites including a ropes course, mini golf, jogging track, outdoor fitness equipment and a water park featuring three waterslides – one open and two enclosed – with a splash park for younger kids.Carnival Venezia will operate a wide range of sailing options from New York's Manhattan Terminal, with 10 different cruise durations and 22 unique itineraries featuring visits to 25 ports across 14 countries beginning June 15, 2023,In 2024, Carnival Cruise Line will welcome a second ‘Carnival Fun Italian Style' ship, when Carnival Firenze™ joins the fleet, scheduled to sail year-round from Long Beach, Calif. Both ships were originally built for Carnival Corp. sister-brand Costa Cruises and debuted in 2019 and 2020 respectively.Carnival Jubilee Delayed Carnival Cruise Line today notified guests booked on the first six cruises of Carnival Jubilee that because of shipyard delays, delivery of the ship has been postponed and the first cruise will now be the Dec. 23, 2023 embarkation from Galveston, Tex.Carnival Jubilee is under construction at Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany. Meyer has notified Carnival that due to supply chain logistics and related matters, the October 2023 delivery date has been re-set for early December 2023. Carnival Jubilee will then transit directly to Galveston to operate the first guest cruise for the Christmas holiday, departing on Dec. 23, 2023.Guests and travel advisors have been notified of the change. In total, the original Oct. 30, 2023 transatlantic journey from Southampton, UK to Galveston, and then five Caribbean sailings from Galveston have been cancelled.Time Out announced as P&O Cruises (UK) exclusive new exploration partnerP&O Cruises has today announced Time Out as its exclusive new exploration partner becoming a prime provider of travel content across all destinations.The partnership will see Time Out's expert team of journalists create bespoke content featuring the best things to do, see and eat in destination. The content will be aimed at attracting a new audience of guests who have yet to consider a cruise holiday and will also be developed to enrich the experience of existing guests. In addition, it will connect P&O Cruises with Time Out's existing audience of avid travellers.The first campaign as part of this partnership launches today and taps into an emerging travel trend amongst holidaymakers wanting to travel authentically whilst not compromising on comfort.A digital content hub on Time Out with features, quizzes and local guides, providing the insider secrets into P&O Cruises destinations. As part of the content, an interactive ‘Scrap the Tourist Trap' quiz will allow travellers to build a personalised bucket list of things to do while they are in each destination.A ‘Detour' video series which profiles local people, from shop and restaurant owners to entertainers and reveals their personal recommendations.A ‘Detour' guide in print form for guests on board a P&O Cruises holiday.Time Out & P&O Cruises email newsletters.Time Out & P&O Cruises collaborative social amplification of the content.Celebrity Cruises Launches the World's First Digital Cruise Ship ExperienceCelebrity Cruises, known for next generation ships at the intersection of architecture, technology and design, is sailing into the future with the launch of a new virtual experience dubbed, the ‘Wonderverse'.In an industry first, travellers will get to ‘see before they sail,' exploring a hyper-realistic, digital recreation of aspects of their newest ship in Celebrity's transformational Edge® Series, Celebrity BeyondSM, complete with the ship's artful and inspiring spaces, entertaining signature moments like Celebrity's famous Martini Bar Flair Show, and the ability to visit top destinations that Celebrity sails to – from Alaska to the Caribbean and Europe to Asia.In addition, guests can meet and chat with the line's key leaders as digital avatars, including President and CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, the inspirational Captain Kate McCue – the first, and still only, American female captain of a major cruise ship, and Nate Berkus, Celebrity's Edge® Series Travel Ambassador and designer of the Sunset Bar on Celebrity Beyond.Once logged in to the Wonderverse, consumers will move from space to space, enjoying immersive, interactive content throughout, as they learn more about the ship and the destinations they can sail to on Celebrity Cruises, including:The Magic Carpet®, considered one of the most unique design innovations ever for a cruise ship, that soars cantilevered above the sea with uninterrupted vistas for enjoying virtual cocktails or dinner. The first space users will experience, it also doubles as a meeting space, providing a dynamic way for users to interact together virtually.The majestic Grand Plaza, the social epicentre of Celebrity Beyond, spanning three decks with the brand's signature Martini Bar at the heart of it all, will serve as a social-first lounge where passengers can connect, listen to music, enjoy Celebrity's iconic Martini Bar Flair Show and chat with Celebrity's President and CEO, Lisa Lutoff-Perlo.The Resort Deck, featuring a Rooftop Garden, the ship's Main Pool, unique cantilevered float pools and sunken seating offers interactions with Captain Kate and Nate Berkus, who showcases the brand's 2024-2025 season offerings. Visitors can also relax in lounge chairs, jump in the pool, and get a drink from the bar.The Nate Berkus-designed Sunset Bar, where Berkus shares his personal travel experiences reflected in the internationally-inspired ambience at the multi-level, multi-terraced outdoor space while visitors enjoy one of the most talked about spaces on any cruise ship.Built in partnership with virtual event platform architects Surreal Events, Celebrity's Wonderverse is also complete with mini games and activities, entertainment, easter eggs revealing special offers and much more, all hosted on the web at celebritycruises.com/wonderverse.Successful acquisition of SH Diana by Swan HellenicHelsinki Shipyard, having received bids for the auction of NB 518, today announced that Swan Hellenic has been awarded the tender.Helsinki Shipyard exercised the right to sell the ship by tender, provided for by the shipbuilding contract, after the original buyer failed to take delivery of the ship. The auction ended at midnight on Friday the 9th of December and was satisfactory for Helsinki Shipyard, which analysed the bids and declared Swan Hellenic the winner.The Shipyard and Swan Hellenic will now enter into a new agreement for the completion of the vessel, which is scheduled to be delivered to Swan Hellenic in March 2023, in time to start cultural expedition cruises of the Mediterranean from the beginning of April as planned.and more...Join the show:If you have a cruise tip, burning question or want to record a cruise review get in touch with us via the website https://thebigcruisepodcast.com/join-the-show/ Guests: Chris Frame: https://bit.ly/3a4aBCg   Chris's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficialListen & Subscribe: Amazon Podcasts: https://amzn.to/3w40cDcApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XvD7tF Audible: https://adbl.co/3nDvuNgCastbox: https://bit.ly/2xkGBEI Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2RuY04u I heart Radio:  https://ihr.fm/3mVIEUASpotify: https://spoti.fi/3caCwl8 Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2JWE8Tz Pocket casts: https://bit.ly/2JY4J2M  Tune in: https://bit.ly/2V0Jrrs Podcast Addict: https://bit.ly/2BF6LnE Hosted on Acast. 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Arnold Donald, chair of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and former Carnival Corp. CEO, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about last week's WTTC Global Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Donald reveals why WTTC selected Saudi Arabia, what was accomplished at the meeting, the largest ever Global Summit, and offers his own impressions of Saudi Arabia as it opens up to travel and tourism. For more information, visit www.wttc.org. If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube.

Our annual CruiseWorld show brings to the stage the top executives from the major cruise companies. This year the CEOs of Carnival Corp., Royal Caribbean Group and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings talked with editor in chief Arnie Weissmann about their sales and product priorities against the backdrop of major news announcements: the elimination of some noncommissionable fares by Norwegian Cruise Line; Royal Caribbean Group's Q3 profit; Carnival Corp.'s appeal for first-time cruisers. Host Rebecca Tobin turned to senior cruise editor Andrea Zelinski, who was covering the show in Fort Lauderdale, for her analysis of the news, the presentations from Carnival Corp. CEO Josh Weinstein and Royal Caribbean Group CEO Jason Liberty, and what travel advisors at the show were buzzing about. This episode was recorded Nov. 3, halfway through the show, and doesn't include info on the conversation with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings CEO Frank Del Rio or the Presidents Panel with NCL chief Harry Sommer and Regent Seven Seas Cruises' CEO Jason Montague, which took place Friday, so we've included articles in the links below. Related reports: At CruiseWorld, Norwegian Cruise Line execs explain NCF plan https://www.travelweekly.com/CruiseWorld-Coverage/Norwegian-Cruise-Line-execs-delve-into-NCF-plan Royal Caribbean CEO Jason Liberty on Q3 performance: 'We crushed it' https://www.travelweekly.com/CruiseWorld-Coverage/CEO-reacts-to-Royal-Caribbean-Group-Q3-earnings-report Carnival Corp.'s Josh Weinstein: Advisors can help us sell first-time cruisers https://www.travelweekly.com/CruiseWorld-Coverage/Carnival-CEO-Weinstein-Advisors-can-help-us NCL to pay noncommissionable fares on advance bookings: https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Norwegian-Cruise-Line-to-pay-on-noncommissionable-fares Think Tank: Advisors trade tips on social media https://www.travelweekly.com/CruiseWorld-Coverage/Advisors-trade-tips-on-how-to-turn-social-posts-into-travel-sales Complete CruiseWorld coverage https://www.travelweekly.com/CruiseWorld-Coverage  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US equity markets settled with modest losses despite a big reversal in the final hour of the trading session as Treasury yields resumed their march higher - Dow slipped -42-points or -0.14%, reversing an earlier decline of as much as -430-points. The broader S&P500 eased -0.20%, with Utilities (down -2.25%) and Real Estate (-1.90%) leading eight of the eleven primary sectors lower. Energy (up +2.06%) sat atop the primary sector leaderboard for a third straight session, with Exxon Mobil Corp rallying +4.04%. The Information Technology and Health Care sectors advanced +0.36% and +0.33% respectively. Cruise line stocks retreated after getting an initial boost from news that Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd (down -0.75%) will suspend all COVID-19 testing, masking and vaccination requirements from Tuesday next week (11 October). Carnival Corp fell -4.25%. The Nasdaq settled -0.25% lower. The small capitalisation Russell 2000 lost -0.74%.

US equity markets settled with modest losses despite a big reversal in the final hour of the trading session as Treasury yields resumed their march higher - Dow slipped -42-points or -0.14%, reversing an earlier decline of as much as -430-points. The broader S&P500 eased -0.20%, with Utilities (down -2.25%) and Real Estate (-1.90%) leading eight of the eleven primary sectors lower. Energy (up +2.06%) sat atop the primary sector leaderboard for a third straight session, with Exxon Mobil Corp rallying +4.04%. The Information Technology and Health Care sectors advanced +0.36% and +0.33% respectively. Cruise line stocks retreated after getting an initial boost from news that Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd (down -0.75%) will suspend all COVID-19 testing, masking and vaccination requirements from Tuesday next week (11 October). Carnival Corp fell -4.25%. The Nasdaq settled -0.25% lower. The small capitalisation Russell 2000 lost -0.74%.

US equity markets pushed modestly higher, with both the Dow and S&P500 snapping a three session decline - Dow added +60-points or +0.18%. The broader S&P500 settled +0.29% higher, with the Energy sector (up +1.2%) sitting atop the primary leaderboard for a second straight session and leading all eleven primary sectors higher. Cruise lines were among the best-performing stocks in the broader market index, with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings jumping +8.40%, Royal Caribbean Group +7.65%, and Carnival Corp +5.35%. Advance Auto Parts Inc (down -9.62%) was the worst performer in the S&P500 after the auto-parts retailer reported a mixed second-quarter result and lowered its full year outlook after the close of the previous session. Tesla Inc added +0.22% to US$891.29 ahead of the electric vehicle maker's three-for-one stock split becoming effective after the close of the session. Tesla undertook a 5-for-1 share split effective 31 August, 2020, and the stock has gained ~104% since then. The Nasdaq rose +0.41%. The small capitalisation Russell 2000 gained +0.84%. Peloton Interactive Inc soared +20.36% after the fitness equipment and apparel company announced a deal to sell its products on Amazon. To date, Peloton has relied on direct-to-consumer sales through its stores and website. Bed Bath & Beyond Inc popped +15.3% after The Wall Street Journal reported the meme stock has found a financing source to shore up its liquidity.

US equity markets pushed modestly higher, with both the Dow and S&P500 snapping a three session decline - Dow added +60-points or +0.18%. The broader S&P500 settled +0.29% higher, with the Energy sector (up +1.2%) sitting atop the primary leaderboard for a second straight session and leading all eleven primary sectors higher. Cruise lines were among the best-performing stocks in the broader market index, with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings jumping +8.40%, Royal Caribbean Group +7.65%, and Carnival Corp +5.35%. Advance Auto Parts Inc (down -9.62%) was the worst performer in the S&P500 after the auto-parts retailer reported a mixed second-quarter result and lowered its full year outlook after the close of the previous session. Tesla Inc added +0.22% to US$891.29 ahead of the electric vehicle maker's three-for-one stock split becoming effective after the close of the session. Tesla undertook a 5-for-1 share split effective 31 August, 2020, and the stock has gained ~104% since then. The Nasdaq rose +0.41%. The small capitalisation Russell 2000 gained +0.84%. Peloton Interactive Inc soared +20.36% after the fitness equipment and apparel company announced a deal to sell its products on Amazon. To date, Peloton has relied on direct-to-consumer sales through its stores and website. Bed Bath & Beyond Inc popped +15.3% after The Wall Street Journal reported the meme stock has found a financing source to shore up its liquidity.

Want to know why anyone should take a cruise? We go right to the horse's mouth in an intimate conversation with the preeminent Adolfo Perez, Senior VP of Global Sales & Trade Marketing at Carnival Cruise Line, the flagship brand of Carnival Corp., the world's largest leisure travel company (Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Cunard & more). Next new ships. Surprising "clean" technology. Sustainable cruise travel. Find out what his best tip for travelers has to do with his tattoo. Plus, the deal guru Jessica Deverson celebrates Wellness Awareness Month with Wellness Travel deals from G Adventures & Oceania Cruises. _ Produced by The Greenville Podcast Company.

In this episode of the Global CISO Report, host Steve Morgan speaks with Devon Bryan, Global Chief Information Security Officer at Carnival Corporation, the world's largest leisure travel company. Together, they discuss Devon's role as captain of the cyber seas, how Carnival is working to expand a more consistent, effective cybersecurity culture, and more. The Global CISO Report is sponsored by KnowBe4, the world's first and largest New-school security awareness training and simulated phishing provider that helps you manage the ongoing problem of social engineering. To learn more about our sponsor, KnowBe4, visit https://knowbe4.com

It was a week in which market behaviour began to shift away from fear of interest rates rises towards fear of recession. This was most evident in a recovery in government bond markets where, at the short maturities that most clearly reflect the expected path of interest rates, a dramatic shift could be seen. In the blink of an eye, seemingly, investors have shifted from being convinced that the US Federal Reserve will do multiple rate-rises, to being convinced that softening global growth will soon translate into weaker inflation, putting the Fed on hold. Markets are even now pricing in 0.75% in rate cuts in 2023. Bond values were driven upwards by a series of poor economic data, including more declines in consumer confidence around the developed world and an American survey of manufacturers that indicated a rapid decline in activity.Stocks featured:Airbus, Boeing, Carnival Corp and Micron TechnologyTo find out more about the investment management services offered by Walker Crips, please visit our website:https://www.walkercrips.co.uk/This podcast is intended to be Walker Crips Investment Management's own commentary on markets. It is not investment research and should not be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy, sell or trade in any of the investments, sectors or asset classes mentioned. The value of any investment and the income arising from it is not guaranteed and can fall as well as rise, so that you may not get back the amount you originally invested. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Movements in exchange rates can have an adverse effect on the value, price or income of any non-sterling denominated investment. Nothing in this podcast constitutes advice to undertake a transaction, and if you require professional advice you should contact your financial adviser or your usual contact at Walker Crips. Walker Crips Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and is a member of the London Stock Exchange. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

US equity markets weaker, with the S&P500 cementing its worst first half in more than 50 years - Dow -351-points or -1.13%, with Salesforce Inc (down -3.26%) and Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (-7.27%) the two worst performing index components overnight. The broader S&P500 fell for a forth consecutive session, down -0.63%. Energy (down -2.05%), Communication Services (-1.56%) and Consumer Discretionary (-1.54%) all fell over >1.5% to lead eight of the eleven primary sectors lower. More defensive sectors outperformed for a second straight session, with Utilities up +1.10%. Carnival Corp fell -2.48%, a day after tumbling -14.13% after Morgan Stanley cut its price target on the stock roughly in half and said it could potentially go to zero in the face of another demand shock. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd fell -3.08% and -3.89% respectively. American Airlines Group Inc (down -2.69%) has offered its pilots pay raises totalling nearly 17% under a new contract, according to an internal video seen by CNBC. The latest proposal to the pilots' union, the Allied Pilots Association, comes less than a week after rival United Airlines Holdings Inc (-0.73%) and its pilots' union reached a tentative agreement that includes more than 14% in total raises over the next 18 months. The technology-centric Nasdaq dropped -1.85%. Facebook-parent Meta Platforms Inc (down -1.64%) has warned employees to expect a tough second half of the year as the company continues to weather challenges related to its core online advertising business amid a weakening economy. Meta chief product officer Chris Cox detailed the company's financial dilemma in an internal memo that detailed key areas where the social media giant plans to invest, a spokesperson confirmed to CNBC. The memo was previously reported by Reuters. The small capitalisation Russell 2000 lost -0.66%. High-end furniture chain RH fell -10.56% after it issued a profit warning for the full year.

Bitcoin dipped below $20,000 as overleveraged companies are going bust. We start today's show by discussing the liquidation of crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital and its ripple effects… the flaws of MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor's “all-in” Bitcoin strategy… and how the current crypto bear market reminds me of the dot-com crash.  Next, we discuss Morgan Stanley's ridiculous call that Carnival Corp will go to zero… and I explain why I'm bullish on the cruise industry. In fact, my latest recommendation is a Carnival competitor.  Finally, I highlight why Intel's recent price action hints the markets could be near a bottom—and an important lesson from previous bear markets.  In this episode: Overleveraged crypto companies are unraveling [1:55] MicroStrategy's “all-in” Bitcoin strategy is flawed [6:30] Could Bitcoin go to $250k next year? [10:50]  Why the crypto industry needs regulation [13:50] Big players are stepping up in this crypto bear market [18:14] Why Carnival Corp. won't go to zero [25:51] Intel's recent price action is positive for markets [34:05] Don't make this common bear market mistake [35:40] Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered FREE to your inbox every Wednesday: https://www.curzioresearch.com/wall-street-unplugged/ Wall Street Unplugged podcast is available at: --: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wall-street-unplugged-frank/ -- : https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/curzio-research/wall-street-unplugged-2 -- : https://www.curzioresearch.com/category/podcast/wall-street-unplugged/   : https://twitter.com/frankcurzio :. https://www.facebook.com/CurzioResearch/ : https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-curzio-690561a7/ :

A review of Royal Caribbean Odyssey of the Seas. This is one of the newer Royal Caribbean ships that made its North American debut in November 2022 and is spending the summer sailing the Mediterranean.  Richard has cruise news:  Carnival adds two more ships to its U.S. lineup  Crystal Cruises returns after bankruptcy  Carnival Corp brand drops pre-cruise testing  Disney Wish readies for its July debut from Port Canaveral  Norwegian delays another ship because of supply chain issues  Listener Question: We are looking to try our first Celebrity Crusie next year and currently pricing them out. I know it's all-inclusive pricing, but the only issue is we gave up drinking years ago. Is there a way to get a lower fare if we want to opt-out of the drink package? — Linda  --- Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net  Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed.  Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.

Arnold Donald, CEO at Carnival Corp, discusses the state of the cruise industry amid inflation concerns and talks about his transition to Vice Chair of the company. Bloomberg Markets Senior Editor Mike Regan talks about his Businessweek Magazine story End of Stock Market Growth Run Makes Everyone a Bargain Hunter. And we Drive to the Close with Mark Travis, President and CEO at Intrepid Capital. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arnold Donald, president and CEO of Carnival Corporation, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the recovery of cruising, the resumption of Carnival brands and their future, the evolving COVID protocols, and the support of crew members in both the Ukraine and Russia. For more information, visit www.carnivalcorp.com. If interested, the original video of this podcast -- with supplemental pictures and video -- can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel  or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube. 

Episode 91In Episode 91, Chris discusses the historical changes to the Cunard Logo and Livery and we delve deep in to the latest cruise news from around the world.RMS Caronia (ca. 1956) (colorized)https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:RMS_Caronia_(ca._1956)_(colorized).jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license.Support the showListen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy Me A Coffee – This podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates. https://bit.ly/2T2FYGXSustainable Fashion – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7RdhSupport Chris in his walk from Cape to Cape: All donations support zero2hero empowering young people to deal with mental health.  https://donate.mycause.com.au/cause/263123?donateToMember=156839Cruise NewsCarnival Donates $50,000 to Ukrainian Relief EffortsCarnival Cruise Line today marked a half a century since its maiden voyage from PortMiami with a celebration aboard Carnival Conquest. Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy was joined by Carnival Corp. Chairman Micky Arison and Carnival Corp. CEO Arnold Donald; U.S. Representatives Frederica Wilson and Vern Buchanan; Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava; Doral Mayor Juan Carlos Bermudez; Miami industry and community leaders; as well as Carnival leadership.At the event, Carnival announced a $50,000 donation to World Central Kitchen to support Ukrainian relief efforts and in the name of its more than 300 team members from the country. Duffy also presented a $50,000 donation to Carnival's long-standing partner Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami. Mayor Levine Cava presented Duffy with a commemorative gift marking the occasion and Mayor Bermudez read a proclamation declaring March 11, 2022 as Carnival Cruise Line Day in Doral. Carnival currently employs more than 40,000 team members from 120 nationalities. As America's Cruise Line and the flagship brand of Carnival Corporation, Carnival has made cruising accessible and fun for more than 90 million passengers since its inception. Each year, approximately six million passengers set sail on 23 ships from 14 U.S. homeports and call on popular international destinations.In addition to today's party in Miami, Carnival's year-long 50th birthday celebrations included 17 commemorative Sailabrations cruises that featured at-sea ship meetups, special entertainment and programming.AND…As part of Carnival Cruise Line's year-long 50th birthday festivities and its Sailabrations cruises in the U.S, seven ships – Carnival Breeze, Carnival Ecstasy, Carnival Glory, Mardi Gras, Carnival Pride, Carnival Sunrise and Carnival Vista – met up near Cozumel yesterday for one of the biggest birthday parties at sea.During the meetup, each cruise ship hosted their own party on the Lido deck, where guests joined the Cruise Director, Playlist Productions cast and the ship's DJ for a birthday party complete with music and entertainment. Guests also participated in the biggest Ship-Tok at sea, where the ships' Cruise Directors and Fun Squads taught and led a choreographed dance inspired by Carnival's 50th birthday. Don't buy us a coffee this week instead… A HOTEL IN KYIV IS USING DONATIONS FROM AIRBNB TO DELIVER 15,000 MEALS A DAY DESPITE CONSTANT AIR RAID SIRENS AND MILITARY ATTACKS ON THE UKRAINIAN CAPITAL.£22,830 ($AUD40,628) has been donated to Campus Community A-Hotel in the city centre to keep their kitchen open and cook for military personnel, orphanages, nursing homes, and hospitals in Kyiv.The hotel is situated above a bomb shelter where an internet company set up online education for children in the shelter.“When the (sirens start), people can easily go downstairs and stay safe in the bomb shelter,” Gabovich said.“The guys from the internet company are doing a great job. They support all the connection so teachers from one shelter can teach children in another shelter.”The rooms at the hotel cost between £7-10 ($AUD12-18) per night and the cost of meals, medicine, and shipment fees to transport the food are covered.To donate to the Campus Community A-Hotel via Airbnb click HERE.Oceania World Cruise Record…Oceania Cruises, announced that the 2024 Around the World in 180 Days voyage aboard Insignia sold out within 30 minutes of opening for sale on March 2nd. In conjunction with the world cruise, the company also launched four new 72- to 82-day Grand Voyages in the Asia-Pacific region aboard Regatta, Nautica, and Riviera. The sell-out of the six-month-long world cruise and the enthusiastic response to the four Asia-Pacific voyages resulted in a new single-day booking record that surpasses the previous record set in September 2021 by almost 12%. JLo Partners with Virgin Voyages Entertainer Jennifer Lopez, has joined Virgin Voyages as an investor, with the singer to also serve as the cruise line's Chief Entertainment & Lifestyle Officer. With Jennifer Lopez on deck, the glamor, the energy, and the creativity just amped up, and they have unbelievable plans on the horizon.Virgin said it is “redefining” the nautical tradition of appointing a godmother from a ceremonial role to a modern, “change-making partnership”.Princess Cruises Celebrates the Madrina of Discovery PrincessPrincess Cruises recently celebrated and honoured the Discovery Princess Madrina – Hotel General Manager Terri Cybuliak – currently serving onboard Sky Princess, leading a team of 1,200 crew members within the hotel department. Her main role is to ensure exceptional guest experience from entertainment to food and beverage, housekeeping, and guest services.  Terri first joined Princess in 1998 as a Junior Assistant Purser on the original Crown Princess. As Hotel General Manager, Terri helped launch Majestic Princess in China and was heavily engaged in the planning of that ship. With Sky Princess, Terri became the first female Hotel General Manager at Princess to launch a newbuild from a shipyard. Discovery Princess was delivered on January 28, 2022, at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. The 3,660-guest Discovery Princess is the sixth and final Royal-Class newbuild and shares all the spectacular style and luxury of her sister ships – Enchanted Princess℠, Sky Princess®, Majestic Princess℠, Regal Princess℠ and Royal Princess℠. With an array of innovative new experiences, guests will enjoy 270-degree sweeping views from the largest balconies at sea in the Sky Suites, unwind in ultimate comfort at The Sanctuary and indulge the senses with world-class dining options. Plus, Princess live entertainment presents mesmerizing Broadway-style production shows that can only be seen in the state-of-the-art Princess Theatre, including the newest show, Spotlight Bar. Discovery Princess uses the latest technologies to reduce fuel consumption, treat wastewater, and support our environmental compliance efforts.Discovery Princess is making make her way to the Port of Los Angeles to sail on a series of Mexican Riviera and California Coast voyages from March 27 – April 24, 2022. She will then head up the Pacific coast to begin a season of seven-day Alaska cruises from Seattle, making her the newest ship sailing in the Alaska region.Oh Canada! Echoing the travel industry's excitement at the news that the Canadian authorities are once again welcoming cruise ships, Cunard is eager to call on Vancouver and the spectacular region of Alaska this summer and beyond.Cunard returned to Alaska in 2019 to much fanfare and excitement, and now looks ahead with great enthusiasm to their 2022 summer Alaska season on Queen Elizabeth. The ship will again sail through the storied waters and landscapes of the Last Frontier, featuring the blue hues of the immense Hubbard Glacier, and Glacier Bay National Park – where visitors are awed by some of the world's most spectacular tidewater glaciers.The ship will sail a coastal transit from Los Angeles to Vancouver on May 30, and begin sailing in Alaska on June 5, offering seven and 10-day voyages through July. At the conclusion of the season in late July, Queen Elizabeth will sail down the west coast, providing guests the option to join the ship in San Francisco and in Los Angeles, as the ship journeys onward through the Panama Canal to cap off her Alaska voyages this year. Queen Elizabeth sails in Alaska again in 2023 with an expanded series of itineraries.Following the recent announcement of the safe resumption of cruising in Canadian ports by the Federal Minister of Transport in Canada, Princess Cruises has finalised programs and guest experiences for a full summer season of 2022 cruises and cruisetours to Alaska, as well as its popular summer and fall Canada & New England program. Meanwhile for Holland America Line. The line's first ship to arrive in Canada is Koningsdam, which calls at Victoria April 9 en route to Vancouver for an April 10 arrival. On the eastern seaboard, Zaandam calls at Halifax, Nova Scotia, May 17 while on a nine-day Atlantic Coast cruise sailing Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Montreal.Carnival Launches Health Verification App (US)Carnival Cruise Line is making health screening simpler and quicker for guests. After a successful pilot of VeriFLY™ by Daon, a secure and free digital health app allowing vaccinated guests to easily submit pre-embarkation information, Carnival has launched the app fleetwide for all ships in all of its U.S. homeports, making Carnival the largest cruise line to utilize VeriFLY. Guests who use the VeriFLY app can expect the time it takes to complete the health assessment process during embarkation to be cut in half.“VeriFLY helps our guests easily and securely complete pre-embarkation tasks right from their smartphone. Guests can save time at the port and get on board faster by completing the process via VeriFLY,” said Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy.Using the app has been an easy choice for guests from the start. In the pilot program's first test in January, ahead of a cruise on Mardi Gras from Port Canaveral, more than 85 percent of the 2,000 guests who opened an email invitation followed through by downloading the VeriFLY app.Available in the App Store or Google Play, once guests download VeriFLY, they can then search for Carnival Cruise Line and complete the required steps. Guests will be asked to submit required documentation, including vaccination status and COVID-19 test results. When the process is successfully completed, a VeriFLY pass will be issued in the app to present at embarkation. For more information on VeriFLY and the process, click here.Guests who choose not to complete the VeriFLY process are still able to complete their pre-cruise tasks on Carnival.com and present required COVID-19 documents during their embarkation.MSC to sail year round from New YorkMSC Cruises has announced that for the first time it will base one of its ships in New York and operate year-round sailings.  The glamorous MSC Meraviglia will homeport in the Big Apple from April 2023 for year-round cruises to the Caribbean, Bermuda, New England and Canada. Many of the cruises from New York will visit Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve – the line's stunning private island destination in The Bahamas.The deployment is set to enhance MSC Cruises' presence in the North American market by complementing the rich choice of ships and itineraries sailing from both Miami and Port Canaveral/Orlando in Florida and will give guests the opportunity to extend their holiday with a stay in New York either before or after their cruise.New York Itinerary Highlights:Caribbean itineraries of either 7 or 8 nights, featuring calls in Nassau, The Bahamas and Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve—MSC Cruises' beautiful private island also in The Bahamas.Bermuda itineraries lasting 6 nights and offering three days docked at King's Wharf combined with several relaxing days at sea.Northern itineraries of either 10 or 11 nights, featuring calls at Boston, Massachusetts; Portland, Maine; Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island; Halifax and Sydney, Nova Scotia; and Saint John, New Brunswick. 11-night itineraries include an additional call in Newport, Rhode Island.About MSC MeravigliaAt 315 metres long and 65 metres tall, with an impressive 19 decks and capacity of up to 5,700 guests, MSC Meraviglia is a holiday destination in its own right—packed with innovative features to provide an unforgettable experience:10 different types of cabins to choose from, including solo cabins, popular balcony cabins, and stylish accommodations in the MSC Yacht Club – the premium ‘ship within a ship' featuring butler service, along with exclusive restaurant, lounge and pool areas.Galleria Meraviglia, a promenade lined with shops, restaurants and bars that stretches more than 90 metres and lined with an impressive LED sky screen.20 bars and 12 restaurants, including the popular Butcher's Cut steakhouse and Kaito Sushi and Teppanyaki.Indoor and outdoor pools and hot tubs, together with a water park and ropes course.Different theatrical extravaganzas in our 985-seat theatre.The extensive MSC Aurea Spa, providing massage therapy, body treatments, facial treatments, and a dedicated thermal area.557 square-metre gym featuring state-of-the-art equipment from Technogym™.MSC Kids' Club for children from 0-17 years old, with dedicated areas for babies, toddlers, children and teenagers, plus the Lego® Experience.Azamara Names Godmother of Azamara OnwardAzamara, announces Beth Santos, Founder and CEO of global community and lifestyle brand Wanderful, as Godmother of its newest ship, Azamara Onward. Recognized by Business Insider as a changemaker transforming the hospitality industry, Santos is a seasoned traveler who helps an inclusive community of over 45,000 women travel the world – aligning with Azamara's mission to bring guests to hidden gem destinations, inviting them to dive deeper with country intensive itineraries, immersive land programs, and overnight stays.While living abroad in São Tomé and Príncipe, Santos began Wanderful in 2009 as a travel blog, aiming to capture the diverse and shared experiences of women traveling the world. More than a decade later, Wanderful now connects over 45,000 women travellers through local events in more than 50 cities worldwide, group trips, and its online social network. Both the brand and Santos herself continually advocate for equity and inclusion in the travel industry, a mission that Azamara aims to support and uplift through this relationship with Santos. In addition to founding Wanderful, Santos created the Women in Travel Summit in 2014, the premier event for women and gender diverse travel creators, entrepreneurs, and industry which is now hosted annually on two continents. Santos also started the Bessie Awards, which honor women of impact in the travel industry, and Wanderfest, the first major outdoor travel festival by and for women.Having first cruised at the age of two with her family, Santos appreciates that cruising has a unique ability to bring people together. As a Portuguese American, Santos is especially excited about Azamara's 16-Night Portuguese Pursuit Voyage, which begins in Lisbon and ends in one of Santos' favorite cities in the world, Rio De Janeiro, allowing travelers to explore many destinations that have been influenced by the Portuguese people and culture.Santos will christen Azamara Onward in Monte Carlo on the evening of May 2, the first day of the ship's maiden voyage. Ship christening is a longstanding naval tradition dating back thousands of years, and in keeping with maritime tradition, Santos will christen the ship with champagne as a part of the official naming ceremony. Guests will be a part of this historic sailing followed by an 11-night itinerary stopping in iconic Italian cities such as Florence, Rome, Amalfi, and concluding with an overnight stay in the romantic floating city of Venice.INGER KLEIN THORHAUGE NAMED FIRST CAPTAIN OF NEW CUNARD SHIP QUEEN ANNEFollowing the eagerly anticipated name reveal of Cunard's newest ship, Queen Anne on February 8th, the luxury brand now introduces her first Captain, Inger Klein Thorhauge. Thorhauge will lead the team responsible for on board operations and take charge for the new Queen's maiden season.Thorhauge, Cunard's first female Captain, celebrates 25 years of service this year with the company and will sail Queen Anne from Italy, where she is currently being built, to Southampton ahead of her inaugural sailing in early 2024.Thorhauge, who became Captain of Queen Victoria in 2010, started her career in 1997 as Second Officer on board Cunard's Vistafjord. Originally from the Faroe Islands, her career with the company has seen her travel the world many times over as captain of Queen Victoria and more recently Queen Elizabeth.Sharing captain duties will be David Hudson who started his career with Cunard in 2006.Itineraries for Queen Anne will be revealed in May 2022. Further news about Queen Anne's senior leadership team will be revealed over the coming months.PONANT's Le Commandant Charcot sets new world record in the AntarcticOn the 27th of February 2022 in the Ross Sea, Le Commandant Charcot set a new world record in reaching the navigable latitude closest to the South Pole. PONANT's latest addition to the fleet, the high polar exploration hybrid-electric vessel powered by Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), Le Commandant Charcot, is the first ship in the world to reach the extreme latitude of 78°44.3 South in the Bay of Whales in the Ross Sea. Le Commandant Charcot is the world's first hybrid electric LNG powered luxury polar exploration ship. It is a major innovation that signals PONANT's deep commitment to sustainable tourism and to minimising the environmental impact. A ship of scientific opportunity, she is also the only exploration ship in the world to host researchers on board and provide them with dedicated work areas. With Le Commandant Charcot, PONANT is helping the scientific world collect data and gain new insights into the world because “we protect better what we know”. Oceanwide Expeditions announces Antarctica 2023-24 programDutch polar tour operator Oceanwide Expeditions has opened its Antarctica 2023-24 program for bookings, including in the program some of its most ambitious itineraries to date.Both classic expeditions and all-new voyages make up the 2023-24 season, which offers numerous trips for returning explorers as well as travellers discovering Antarctica for the first time.Among the program's many highlights are wildlife cruises that seek out prime hotspots for viewing exotic species, exploratory voyages that emphasize rarely visited areas, and outdoor activities that immerse guests in some of Earth's most remote and wild locations.The remote Weddell Sea, Wilkins Ice Shelf, Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and iconic Antarctic Peninsula are all possibilities – along with our classic Basecamp cruises.A-ROSA to offer PremiumPLUS cruises from 2023A-ROSA Flussschiff GmbH unveiled its strategy for further developing its Premium all inclusive tariff from the 2023 season onwards. Based on detailed guest surveys and market research, the company has developed a new concept for its cruises to meet the changing needs of its guests.More than 200 improvements – large and small – will ensure that A-ROSA, currently a premium operator, becomes a ‘PremiumPLUS' operator from the 2023 season onwards. Taking into account the entire customer journey – before, during and after travel – the company will focus on making its cruises more customizable, as well as providing even better service, improving its culinary offering, becoming more family-friendly and developing its well-being portfolio. A-ROSA also plans to place greater importance on sustainability and on offering authentic experiences at its destinations.Authentic, personalised experiences in the cruise regionsAnother new area of focus for A-ROSA's city breaks by ship is helping guests experience the different destinations in an authentic way. They'll have the opportunity to get to know chefs, artists and local people from the various regions. A-ROSA will also introduce Destination Scouts. This innovative idea involves locals advising guests visiting their hometown on how to get the most out of their trip. “We'll be looking for people from the cities we call at who can give our guests insider tips about the best places to eat or shop and the best current exhibitions, concerts and events,” explained Eichler. “This will give our guests a really in-depth experience of the region and provide insight into local life beyond the tourist areas.”When it comes to excursions, there will also be a focus on personalised experiences. With 500 different excursions available, there will be something for everyone. Guests who book excursions in the new ‘exclusive tours' category will enjoy individual tours with a vehicle and driver plus their own tour guide. One particular highlight is the half-day excursion with dinner, which will be included in the cruise price from 2023 and guarantees guests an unforgettable evening.More entertainment and relaxationA-ROSA's onboard entertainment programme is set to provide even more value from 2023. Cruises with a duration of five nights or more will include an evening concert, while cruises lasting seven nights or more will feature two. Cruises of nine nights or longer will also have a subject-matter expert on board to give lectures about the destinations. The musical artists will either come from or be influenced by the cruise regions. Through their music – whether traditional songs or global hits – they'll convey the artistic flair of their homeland to the guests.A-ROSA is also responding to its guests' desire for more relaxation and well-being by widening the range of activities available. The SPA-ROSA will provide new treatments and massages, while yoga and fitness classes will be added to the onboard programme. As well as going on guided bike tours, guests will also be able to borrow e-bikes and explore destinations on their own. What's more, as the industry's only provider of family cruises, A-ROSA will also be extending its offering for children. “As well as running dedicated family cruises during the school holidays, we'll provide a Kids Club with organised activities on almost all our ships if there are more than ten children on board,” explained Eichler.Focusing on sustainability“When we were working on our realignment plan, it quickly became clear that sustainability would play a central role,” said Eichler. “A-ROSA has always been involved in environmental and social actions, but taking responsibility will be a special area of focus for us in the future.” With this in mind, A-ROSA opened its own sustainability department on 1 February 2022. Department head Sandra Wendland introduced herself at the press conference. “We've brought a high-level partner on board – the Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research – and we'll be working together to develop an integrated, long-term sustainability strategy for A-ROSA,” explained Wendland. The plan for the next twelve months is to determine A-ROSA's current sustainability footprint and, on the basis of field analyses and stakeholder surveys, create a clear roadmap to 2030, which will set out indicators, actions to take and targets. “We'll be presenting the entire development and implementation process in a transparent way, and the roadmap will be unveiled at the start of the 2023 season,” concluded Wendland.Viking Mississippi Floats Viking® celebrated the new 386-guest Viking Mississippi® was “floated out” in Louisiana, marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Set to debut in June 2022, the Viking Mississippi will sail Viking's highly-anticipated voyages on the Lower and Upper Mississippi River, between New Orleans and St. Paul.The traditional float out took place at Edison Chouest Offshore's LaShip shipyard in Houma, Louisiana and is significant because it denotes a ship moving into its final stage of construction. In keeping with maritime tradition, the ship's ceremonial godmother, Dionne Chouest, General Counsel of Edison Chouest Offshore, assisted with the float out.Viking's arrival to the Mississippi will represent a major commitment to tourism and economic development in many communities along the river, with the new voyages expected to bring more than 7,500 guests to the region in 2022 and 17,600+ during the first full sailing season in 2023. Currently scheduled ports of call on Viking's new Mississippi River itineraries comprise seven U.S. states: Louisiana (Baton Rouge, Darrow, New Orleans and St. Francisville); Mississippi (Natchez and Vicksburg); Tennessee (Memphis); Missouri (Hannibal, St. Louis); Iowa (Burlington, Dubuque and Davenport); Wisconsin (La Crosse); and Minnesota (Red Wing, St. Paul).The Viking Mississippi  Hosting 386 guests in 193 all outside staterooms, the new state-of-the-art Viking Mississippi is inspired by Viking's award-winning river and ocean ships and will feature elegant Scandinavian design, as well as public spaces that are familiar to guests but reimagined for Mississippi River voyages. Purpose-built for the Mississippi, the five-deck ship's cutting-edge design, expansive windows and comfortable amenities will make it the largest and most modern ship in the region.Fred. Olsen companies fund lorry to send team donations to UkraineSuffolk-based companies Fred. Olsen Ltd, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines and Fred. Olsen Travel have jointly funded a lorry to send aid donated by team members to support Ukrainian refugees.Between them, the team filled 61 boxes to help those in need, containing women's, men's and children's clothing, medication for adults and children, toiletries, nappies, blankets, batteries and power packs, thermal flasks and more than 70 soft toys.The donations were collected from Fred. Olsen House, in White House Road, Ipswich, yesterday by Ruslan Postupalenko, who is providing lorries to transport the goods from his Felixstowe-based company RPER Ltd.Ruslan, aged 23 and who was born in Ukraine, is working alongside fellow Suffolk firms A2B-Online Ltd, who have donated trailers to carry the donations, and OLMAR Ltd whose drivers are donating their time to transport the goods safely.The three Fred. Olsen companies will be jointly funding the cost of the fuel for one of Ruslan's lorries to travel to Ukraine.Endurance is FoundThe Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust is pleased to confirm that the Endurance22 Expedition has located the wreck of Endurance, Sir Ernest Shackleton's ship which has not been seen since it was crushed by the ice and sank in the Weddell Sea in 1915.One hundred years after Shackleton's death, Endurance was found at a depth of 3008 metres in the Weddell Sea, within the search area defined by the expedition team before its departure from Cape Town, and approximately four miles south of the position originally recorded by Captain Worsley.The team worked from the South African polar research and logistics vessel, S.A. Agulhas II, owned by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment and under Master, Capt. Knowledge Bengu, using Saab's Sabertooth hybrid underwater search vehicles. The wreck is protected as a Historic Site and Monument under the Antarctic Treaty, ensuring that whilst the wreck is being surveyed and filmed it will not be touched or disturbed in any way.And MoreJoin the show:If you have a cruise tip, burning question or want to record a cruise review get in touch with us via the website https://thebigcruisepodcast.com/join-the-show/ Guests: Chris Frame: https://bit.ly/3a4aBCg   Chris's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficialPeter Kollar: https://www.cruising.org.au/Home Listen & Subscribe: Amazon Podcasts: https://amzn.to/3w40cDcApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XvD7tF Audible: https://adbl.co/3nDvuNgCastbox: https://bit.ly/2xkGBEI Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2RuY04u I heart Radio:  https://ihr.fm/3mVIEUASpotify: https://spoti.fi/3caCwl8 Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2JWE8Tz Pocket casts: https://bit.ly/2JY4J2M Tune in: https://bit.ly/2V0Jrrs Podcast Addict: https://bit.ly/2BF6LnE Hosted on Acast. 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Episode 86In Ep86, Chris answers questions around the earlier ship names of the Cunard fleet, followed by the latest cruise news of the week.Support the ShowListen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy Me A Coffee – This podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates. https://bit.ly/2T2FYGXSustainable Fashion – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7RdhSupport Chris in his walk from Cape to Cape: All donations support zero2hero empowering young people to deal with mental health.  https://donate.mycause.com.au/cause/263123?donateToMember=156839Cruise NewsCunard announces Queen Anne. The next in a fine line.Cunard announced the name of the new ship joining a world-renowned fleet, Queen Anne. Queen Anne will be Cunard's 249th ship and will make up a remarkable quartet of Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth. This will mark the first time since 1999 that Cunard will have four ships at sea.The name ‘Queen Anne' celebrates Cunard's rich heritage, royal history and refined status – joining a luxury contemporary fleet now honouring the names of each Queen Regnant over the last millennium.The Cunard team explored multiple naming options and inspired by Queen Anne's reign, engaged with British historian, author and television presenter, Kate Williams, to assist in the detailed research. Kate says, ‘It is so exciting that the fourth ship of the fleet will be named after Queen Anne. She has a fascinating tale to tell – one of queenship, unity of developing constitutional monarchy, a golden age of the arts. She was an inspiring woman, wildly popular with her people. She should be celebrated. This new ship in the Cunard fleet is the perfect way to do it!'Queen Anne will feature reimagined Cunard signature spaces as well as the introduction of new guest experiences within dining, culture and entertainment, for an unparalleled cruise experience underpinned by outstanding White Star Service. Bridging tradition and contemporary luxury, Queen Anne celebrates the influential design styles of both past and present and introduces an updated Cunard livery. World renowned designers have joined forces to create an extraordinary and thoughtful standard-setting design – inspiring a new way to travel on sea. The décor will reveal bold colour tones and showcase a striking aesthetic, while in keeping with the renowned timeless Cunard sophistication.Queen Anne's maiden season programme will go on sale in May, with the ship's first sailings in early 2024.Another redeployment away from Australia Princess Cruises recently re-deploying Sapphire Princess on the West Coast of the United States, the ship's Australian cruises from 28 Aug to 29 Oct have been cancelled.Guests booked on these cancelled voyages can transfer to an equivalent voyage, or receive a future cruise credit or refund.Is it the end of Crystal?Rumours have been circling earlier today that the land-based teams for Crystal have been stood down, and a ship management company appointed to take over the safekeeping of the ships and assets.It has been no secret that parent company Genting has suffered financially since the pandemic too hold.All passengers are reportedly home, and crew being taken care of onboard.Our thought go out to the shoreside and ship based team members who really are at the heart and soul of the success of Crystal.European Waterways Expands Its Canal Barging Fleet With Purchase of Two Ultra Deluxe Hotel BargesEuropean Waterways announced the purchase of the stylish Enchanté and Finesse hotel barges, two double-decker vessels that reflect the ultimate in luxury canal barging. The vessels, which carry up to eight passengers and a crew of five that includes an onboard master chef, expand the company's Ultra Deluxe barge categories. Hotel barge Enchanté cruises the Canal du Midi, while Finesse explores the Canal du Centre and the Canal de Bourgogne in Southern Burgundy. Their purchases strengthen the company's status as the largest operator of luxury hotel barges in Europe with a total of 17 vessels. The purchases also come as barging vacations move out of the niche market category and into the mainstream, with more travellers discovering “the joys of hotel barging.”Enchanté and Finesse offer the perfect mix of luxury accommodations and modern amenities.  They feature luxurious ensuite cabins, large sun decks for alfresco dining, and a spa pool. Guests can also avail themselves of the onboard bicycles to pedal along the gentle towpaths or explore the nearby villages. Barge highlights also include a spacious saloon with an open demonstration galley where the master chef prepares the day's gourmet meals in full view of guests.Holland America Line Explores Alaska in 2023 with a Six-Ship Complement and Cruisetours to Denali and the YukonHolland America Line is charting a course to Alaska in 2023 with expertly crafted journeys on six ships that offer preferred access, exclusive overland transportation, culturally focused onboard experiences and more visits to Glacier Bay than any other major cruise line.Celebrating 75 years of Alaska exploration in 2022, Holland America Line weaves that expertise into every nuance of the journey, enabling travelers to discover the most authentic elements of the 49th state, both on board and ashore.From April through September 2023, guests can embark on Holland America Line's cruises to Alaska aboard Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Volendam and Westerdam. In addition to seven-day itineraries, Holland America Line is bringing back the popular 14-day “Great Alaska Explorer” cruise for two departures.For explorers who want to travel farther into the Great Land, 16 different Cruisetours (formerly Land+Sea Journeys) combine a three-, four- or seven-day Alaska cruise with an inland exploration of Denali National Park. Holland America Line is the only cruise line that extends land tours up to the unspoiled reaches of Canada's Yukon Territory.Cruises sail roundtrip from Seattle, Washington; roundtrip from Vancouver, B.C.; or one-way between Whittier (Anchorage), Alaska, and Vancouver. The ships deliver a premium experience designed for immersive cruising. Wraparound decks and an abundance of verandah staterooms bring guests closer to Alaska's natural wonders, while enriching Explorations Central (EXC) programming presents the opportunity to learn about the culture and history from authentic experts.Highlights for 2023 Alaska Cruises:Every Alaska cruise includes a visit to one or more of Alaska's iconic glacier destinations: Glacier Bay National Park, College Fjord, Hubbard Glacier and Twin Sawyer Glaciers of Tracy Arm.The 14-day “Great Alaskan Explorer” itinerary returns in 2023 to offer an in-depth adventure. Roundtrip from Vancouver aboard Nieuw Amsterdam (May 7) and Noordam (Sept. 17), the cruise calls at the Alaskan ports of Kodiak, Anchorage, Valdez, Sitka, Skagway and Ketchikan, and features Glacier Bay.Seven-day “Glacier Discovery Northbound” and “Glacier Discovery Southbound” itineraries cruise between Whittier and Vancouver aboard Nieuw Amsterdam and Noordam. Ports include Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway, Alaska.Seven-day “Alaska Inside Passage” cruises sail roundtrip from Vancouver on Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam and Volendam. Ports include Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway, except for Noordam that stops at Sitka vs Skagway.Seven-day “Alaskan Explorer” cruises sail roundtrip from Seattle aboard Eurodam and Westerdam, and include calls at Victoria, British Columbia (evening stay); and Ketchikan, Juneau and Sitka.All ships cruising in Alaska feature expanded onboard programming: guests can engage with an Alaska naturalist, special EXC presentations explore local topics such as Alaska's bush pilots and the famous Iditarod race, and cruises with Glacier Bay take on a National Park Ranger and local Huna Tlingit guides.Highlights for 2023 Denali Cruisetours:Nieuw Amsterdam and Noordam will offer Denali Cruisetours ranging from nine to 14 days.All Denali Cruisetours include a seven-day Glacier Discovery cruise featuring Glacier Bay, plus either College Fjord or Hubbard Glacier (depending on the direction), Inside Passage, as well as up to three nights at the McKinley Chalet Resort at the entrance to Denali National Park.All Double and Triple Denali itineraries include the Tundra Wilderness Tour, which provides the best wildlife viewing through Denali National Park.Holland America Line owns its motorcoaches, railcars and hotels, so schedules are preferential. Each Cruisetour gets a scenic ride on the luxury-domed McKinley Explorer, including select itineraries that offer Direct-to-Denali service, taking guests from their ship to their Denali hotel room on the same day.Highlights for 2023 Yukon & Denali Cruisetours:Holland America Line is the ONLY cruise line to offer an Alaska cruise combined with an overland tour to Denali and the Yukon.Yukon & Denali Cruisetours range from nine to 18 days and include either a three- or four-day Inside Passage cruise on Koningsdam or Volendam, or a seven-day Glacier Discovery cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam or Noordam; a two-or three-night stay at Denali; and a journey into the Yukon.Every Yukon & Denali Cruisetour includes the services of a professional Journey Host, who makes time on land easy, convenient and insightful.All Yukon & Denali Cruisetours include a ride on the McKinley Explorer full-dome railcars, and select itineraries add on the historic White Pass & Yukon Route railroad from Skagway.Yukon & Denali Cruisetours feature two nights in Dawson City, affording guests more time to relive Gold Rush history. Additional overnight experiences vary depending on the Cruisetour.An included tour on the Klondike Spirit paddlewheeler takes guests along the Yukon River past stunning tall pines, historic towns and wildlife; nearly all Yukon & Denali Cruisetours include a Gold Dredge 8 tour; and every Yukon & Denali itinerary includes the Tundra Wilderness Tour at Denali National Park.Holland America Line's McKinley Chalet Resort and Denali SquareCruisetours includes a stay at the McKinley Chalet Resort at the entrance to Denali National Park. The property is Holland America Line's magnificent 68-acre hotel on the Nenana River. The resort features dining facilities and guest rooms, including a 99-room complex featuring Denali Suites with balconies and larger living areas.Centrally located between the McKinley Chalet Resort and riverfront guest rooms, Denali Square is a gathering area with restaurants, an amphitheater, fire pits, outdoor seating, retail shops offering local goods, and an artist-in-residence cabin where Alaska native and local artists display and discuss their worksCoral Expeditions releases ‘The Solar Eclipse Expedition'In partnership with Australian Geographic, the voyage will witness the rare hybrid eclipse event from remote Ashmore ReefCoral Expeditions, Australia's pioneering small ship cruise line, has today announced a special departure, ‘The Solar Eclipse Expedition' sailing in April 2023. The one-of-a-kind itinerary will operate between Darwin and Broome on a 13-night voyage on Coral Adventurer exploring extraordinary forces of nature.The ship repositions to remote Ashmore Reef to give guests the ideal vantage point to experience the rare natural event of a Solar Eclipse in the company of world leading experts. Following the Eclipse event, guests will continue through the Kimberley to experience the mighty waterfalls, tidal phenomenon and wildlife of this unique area. Voyage highlights include sailing through Whirlpool Passage, exploring unique Edeline Island, walking along the pristine white sands of Silica Beach and snorkeling at world-class Rowley Shoals and Scott Reef.13 Nights | Departing Darwin 15 April 2023 | Arriving Broome 28 April 2023 | Coral Adventurer |Eclipse: 20 April 2023The Solar Eclipse Expedition will be initially released to members of Coral Expeditions' Xplorers Club and Australian Geographic Society on 8 February 2022 before general market release on 9 February 2022. Guest numbers will be strictly limited to 110.Emerald Cruises accepts deliver of Azzura Emerald Cruises has taken delivery of its first luxury superyacht, Emerald Azzurra the first of two for the brand. Departing Ha Long Shipyard in Vietnam on Tue, the 100-guest luxury yacht is headed to Aqaba, where she will welcome guests on board her inaugural sailing on 11 Mar, the Best of the Red Sea cruise.Azzurra will then transit via the Suez Canal to embark on a season of Mediterranean and Adriatic cruises between Apr and Nov, before she travels to Doha in Dec.Celebrity Beyond completes sea trialsCelebrity Cruises' newest ship Celebrity Beyond has taken an important step toward her Apr debut, successfully completing her sea trials over the weekend.Beyond conducted her sea trials in the Bay of Biscay near her Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint Nazaire.They were overseen by more than 50 crew members, engineers and nautical experts.Celebrity Beyond will make her highly anticipated debut on 27 Apr when she sets sail from Southampton on a 10-night Western Europe cruise visiting Bordeaux, Lisbon, Seville, Malaga, Palma, and Barcelona.Carnival Corp. to Drydock 28 Ships in First Half of 2022Despite the disruptions of the Pandemic, Carnival Corp. has announced that 28 ships of the combined fleets will be drydocked in the first half of 2022. Many cruise lines are taking the opportunity to update and maintain and refurbish ahead of the return to service.  And moreJoin the show:If you have a cruise tip, burning question or want to record a cruise review get in touch with us via the website https://thebigcruisepodcast.com/join-the-show/  Guests: Chris Frame: https://bit.ly/3a4aBCg    Chris's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficialPeter Kollar: https://www.cruising.org.au/Home  Listen & Subscribe: Amazon Podcasts: https://amzn.to/3w40cDcApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XvD7tF  Audible: https://adbl.co/3nDvuNgCastbox: https://bit.ly/2xkGBEI  Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2RuY04u  I heart Radio:  https://ihr.fm/3mVIEUASpotify: https://spoti.fi/3caCwl8  Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2JWE8Tz  Pocket casts: https://bit.ly/2JY4J2M  Tune in: https://bit.ly/2V0Jrrs  Podcast Addict: https://bit.ly/2BF6LnE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's podcast guest is Christine Duffy, one of the most influential leaders in the Cruise Line and Travel Industry. She shares her story of humble beginnings in Philadelphia to the appreciation of travel and exploration of people. As she describes growing up as "Blue Collar", her mother taught sewing lessons to the neighbors and independently raised her two girls in a glamorous manner. Her work ethic and drive led her from starting in the travel industry as an assistant to climbing her way to the top position 19 years later. The acceleration was due to her love of leadership, people, business, and travel. We discuss: -The influence of Philadelphia and her marriage of 40+ years to the love of her life -The creativity of her mother and examples set for independence and self-reliance -Never forgetting her roots and treating everyone with exceptional kindness and respect -Growing business and taking everyone along A remarkable President, Leader, and Human Being!!! Christine is president of Carnival Cruise Line, certified as a Great Place to Work and the flagship brand of global cruise industry leader Carnival Corp., the world's largest leisure travel company. As president, she captains a company that sails a fleet of 24 ships, annually hosts nearly 6 million guests and employs more than 43,000 people who hail from 110 nations around the globe. Celebrating 6 years with Carnival, Christine joined in 2015 after a successful tenure as president and CEO of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), which represents the $120 billion global cruise industry. She has been a strong supporter of women's leadership in the travel industry. She was recently named by Women Leading Travel & Hospitality as one of its top women in travel and hospitality. She is also a member of The Committee of 200, made up of the world's most successful women business leaders. She has also been honored by the Convention Industry Council and the U.S. Coast Guard, among others. Christine was a member of the Joint Civilian Orientation Conference class of 2018, the nation's oldest and most prestigious public liaison program for the Department of Defense.

Will more suppliers require customers to get Covid-19 vaccines before traveling? Are more regulations on domestic travel coming? Senior editors Emma Weissmann and Jamie Biesiada tackle these questions with the help of Sally Black, founder of the travel agency Vacationkids in Kunkletown, Pa. IN THIS EPISODE 1:27 Meet Sally Black and her agency, Vacationkids 2:30 Will the Covid-19 vaccine become a prerequisite for travel? 12:09 Some cruise lines are already requiring the vaccine 15:13 How do you talk to clients interested in travel right now? 19:00 Will domestic testing be required? FURTHER READING No vaccine, no service: How vaccinations may affect travel plans in the future (this includes Dean Headley's theory that vaccinations could become a form of preferred travel status, as Emma mentioned) - https://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/14/will-vaccines-be-required-to-fly-or-travel-its-likely-say-experts.html Three cruise lines are requiring vaccinations. Will others follow? - https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/three-lines-will-require-vax-for-pax-but-will-the-mandate-spread Agents and clients respond to new cruise vaccination requirements - https://www.travelagewest.com/Travel/Cruise/Agents-and-Clients-Respond-to-New-Cruise-Vaccination-Requirements Need to know research: Travel advisors support strict Covid-19 testing requirements - https://www.travelagewest.com/Industry-Insight/Business-Features/Need-to-Know-Research-Travel-Advisors-Support-Strict-COVID-19-Testing-Requirements Is the travel industry opposed to requiring negative Covid-19 tests for domestic travel? - https://www.travelagewest.com/Industry-Insight/Business-Features/Is-the-Travel-Industry-Opposed-to-Requiring-Negative-COVID-19-Tests-for-Domestic-Travel- Since the podcast was recorded, some other suppliers have said they will require vaccines, and still others say it's too early to tell. More on that in these articles: Crystal makes it clear: No vaccine, no cruise - https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Crystal-makes-it-clear-No-vaccine-no-cruise Vaccines required on Carnival Corp. lines? CEO Arnold Donald says too early to tell - https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Carnival-CEO-on-vaccines-and-cruise-restart Royal Caribbean Group will require crew to be vaccinated - https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Royal-Caribbean-Group-will-require-crew-to-be-vaccinated Globus will require Covid-19 vaccine, negative test or immunity - https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Tour-Operators/Globus-will-require-Covid-19-vaccine-negative-test-or-immunity See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 21, 1984 "Round and Round” Ratt is an American heavy metal band that had significant commercial success in the 1980s, with their albums having been certified as gold, platinum, and multi-platinum by the RIAA. The group is perhaps best known for hit singles such as "Round and Round" and "Lay It Down" tracks that ranked on Billboard's top 40. Friday January 3rd 2020. President Trump ordered an airstrike on Thursday evening that killed the Iranian General Qassem Soleimani in Baghdad, a man he said was "plotting imminent and sinister attacks" against Americans in the region.Soleimani was the leader of the Quds Force, a covert section of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The White House said he was the mastermind behind attacks on Americans during the past two decades — including two recent attacks. Cost of Living 1984: How Much things cost in 1984 Yearly Inflation Rate USA4.3 % Average Cost of new house $86,730 Median Price Of and Existing Home $72,400 Average Income per year $21,600.00 Average Monthly Rent $350.00 Movie Ticket $2.50 1gallon of gas $1.10 Dodge RAM 50 Truck $8,995.00 Dodge RAM 50 Truck $8,995.00 Chrysler New Yorker $13,045 Chevrolet Corvette $23,392 Apples Lb. 43 cents Bacon Lb. $1.69 Chicago, Illinois Brick Tudor 3 bedroom all modern appliances double garage sundeck $119,000. Popular Culture 1984 U.S.A. Beauty Queen Killer Captured and dies during the arrest The serial killer Christopher Bernard Wilder ( Beauty Queen Killer ) who went on a six-week cross-country crime spree starting in Florida on February 26, 1984 abducted and murdering his first victim Rosario Gonzalez he continued across the country through Georgia Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nevada, Utah, California and New York before he was killed during a struggle with police in New Hampshire on April 13, 1984. There were 8 confirmed Murders and 12 Rapes , he is known as the Beauty Queen Killer because all the women were attractive. This is one of the first confirmed serial killers and was studied to provide insight into the minds of serial killers.  Carnival Corp and its subsidiaries have a long history of illegally dumping everything from single-use plastics to oil into the oceans they sail in. In 2017 the same subsidiary Princess Cruises pleaded guilty to illegally dumping oil from the Caribbean Princess cruise ship and intentionally trying to cover it up. Again, the fine of $40 million paid in 2017 amounted to just 0.2 percent of the $17.51 billion Carnival Corp made in 2017. Carnival Corporation has agreed to pay $20 million after pleading guilty to releasing food and plastic waste into the ocean off the Bahamas. Environmental groups and customers have argued that fines on the order of $20 million are not significant enough to force Carnival Corp to change its long-held dumping practices. The fine of $20 million is equivalent to just 0.1% of the $18.88 billion Carnival Corp. brought in for 2018. Help support the show!! www.etsy.com/shop/thebobbycoutoshow --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebobbycoutoshow/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebobbycoutoshow/support

Episode 21, 1984 "Round and Round” Ratt is an American heavy metal band that had significant commercial success in the 1980s, with their albums having been certified as gold, platinum, and multi-platinum by the RIAA. The group is perhaps best known for hit singles such as "Round and Round" and "Lay It Down" tracks that ranked on Billboard's top 40. Friday January 3rd 2020. President Trump ordered an airstrike on Thursday evening that killed the Iranian General Qassem Soleimani in Baghdad, a man he said was "plotting imminent and sinister attacks" against Americans in the region.Soleimani was the leader of the Quds Force, a covert section of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The White House said he was the mastermind behind attacks on Americans during the past two decades — including two recent attacks. Cost of Living 1984: How Much things cost in 1984 Yearly Inflation Rate USA4.3 % Average Cost of new house $86,730 Median Price Of and Existing Home $72,400 Average Income per year $21,600.00 Average Monthly Rent $350.00 Movie Ticket $2.50 1gallon of gas $1.10 Dodge RAM 50 Truck $8,995.00 Dodge RAM 50 Truck $8,995.00 Chrysler New Yorker $13,045 Chevrolet Corvette $23,392 Apples Lb. 43 cents Bacon Lb. $1.69 Chicago, Illinois Brick Tudor 3 bedroom all modern appliances double garage sundeck $119,000. Popular Culture 1984 U.S.A. Beauty Queen Killer Captured and dies during the arrest The serial killer Christopher Bernard Wilder ( Beauty Queen Killer ) who went on a six-week cross-country crime spree starting in Florida on February 26, 1984 abducted and murdering his first victim Rosario Gonzalez he continued across the country through Georgia Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nevada, Utah, California and New York before he was killed during a struggle with police in New Hampshire on April 13, 1984. There were 8 confirmed Murders and 12 Rapes , he is known as the Beauty Queen Killer because all the women were attractive. This is one of the first confirmed serial killers and was studied to provide insight into the minds of serial killers.  Carnival Corp and its subsidiaries have a long history of illegally dumping everything from single-use plastics to oil into the oceans they sail in. In 2017 the same subsidiary Princess Cruises pleaded guilty to illegally dumping oil from the Caribbean Princess cruise ship and intentionally trying to cover it up. Again, the fine of $40 million paid in 2017 amounted to just 0.2 percent of the $17.51 billion Carnival Corp made in 2017. Carnival Corporation has agreed to pay $20 million after pleading guilty to releasing food and plastic waste into the ocean off the Bahamas. Environmental groups and customers have argued that fines on the order of $20 million are not significant enough to force Carnival Corp to change its long-held dumping practices. The fine of $20 million is equivalent to just 0.1% of the $18.88 billion Carnival Corp. brought in for 2018. Help support the show!! www.etsy.com/shop/thebobbycoutoshow --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebobbycoutoshow/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebobbycoutoshow/support

Episode Summary: Dallin reveals that he had a desire for the film industry but after being told there was no money in the field, he switched gears and graduated with a degree in Information Technology (IT). His dream of film and sharing stories never left him.  He talks about leaving his stable corporate career to follow his dreams! Sharing your story makes you vulnerable, but it also helps your audience know, like, and trust you. The key is to reveal bits and pieces of your story slowly. Your story matters! Dallin and I talk about how we may feel that our stories can sound similar to others but what makes it unique is the new perspective that has been given to you! "A story is always the way to get you to the next level of impact." - Dallin Nead #scaletoseven Dallin shares what it means to own your story! Owning your stories means to live true to what you really want! Chase your dreams and once you've accomplished them, own another dream! Dallin debunks some myths we may believe about sharing our story with the public. One of the biggest is fear of what others may think! "No matter who you are, there is always struggle in our lives!" - Dallin Nead #scaletoseven About The Guest: Dallin Nead is a storyteller and Video Marketing Expert focused on partnering with entrepreneurs and companies to accomplish one goal - create influencers and thought leaders through video and content that get results. Over the past 10 years, I've worked in corporate, travel, film and broadcast video production serving major brands like Carnival Corp, Princess Cruises, U.S. Marines Corp., and Teachable. Through all of this, he fell in love with the power of story, and how it literally has the power to change the world and grow businesses. Where to Find Dallin Online: Instagram Facebook Story Sellers Academy Let's Connect See all that Kathryn has to offer at kathrynbinkley.com Connect more with Kathryn on Instagram! Listen + Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher!  We'd greatly appreciate a podcast rating and review so we can reach more entrepreneurs like you! Search for the podcast in your podcast app (Scale to Seven®) Scroll down and click 5 stars Tap “Write a Review” & enter a brief review Press send