Podcasts about Cunard Line

More than two-hundred passengers are sick with norovirus on a luxury cruise ship. The Cunard Line ship left England and sailed to New York and the Caribbean before returning to the United Kingdom. We spoke with Dr. Browne from Griffin Health about this and what to do to protect yourself on your next cruise. For more information: https://www.cdc.gov/vessel-sanitation/cruise-ship-outbreaks/index.html   Image Courtesy of Dr. Fred Browne

Die "Queen Elizabeth" ist luxuriös und das größte Passagierschiff ihrer Zeit - doch ihre Jungfernfahrt am 3.31940 ist nicht von Glamour geprägt, sondern vom Krieg. Von Joachim Heinz ;Markus Harmann.

Le Titanic, célèbre paquebot de la White Star Line, possédait quatre grandes cheminées. Pourtant, seules trois d'entre elles étaient fonctionnelles et servaient à évacuer la fumée et les gaz des chaudières. La quatrième cheminée, située à l'arrière du navire, était une fausse cheminée qui ne jouait aucun rôle dans la propulsion du navire. Mais pourquoi l'avoir ajoutée ?1. Une question d'esthétique et de prestigeÀ l'époque, les grands paquebots transatlantiques étaient en pleine compétition pour attirer les passagers les plus prestigieux. Les navires de la Cunard Line, rivale de la White Star Line, comme le Lusitania et le Mauretania, étaient équipés de quatre cheminées imposantes qui donnaient une impression de puissance et de rapidité.Les concepteurs du Titanic ont donc décidé d'ajouter une quatrième cheminée factice, non fonctionnelle, pour donner au navire une apparence plus imposante et prestigieuse. Cela renforçait aussi l'image de sécurité et de modernité du paquebot.2. Un espace de ventilation et de stockageMême si cette cheminée ne servait pas à évacuer de la fumée, elle n'était pas totalement inutile. Elle servait de :- Conduit de ventilation pour certaines parties du navire, notamment la cuisine et la salle des machines.- Espace de rangement pour divers équipements du navire.3. Un effet psychologique sur les passagersÀ l'époque, plus un paquebot avait de cheminées, plus il était perçu comme puissant et rapide. Certains passagers choisissaient leur traversée en fonction du nombre de cheminées, croyant que cela garantissait une meilleure sécurité et une plus grande vitesse. Cette fausse cheminée a donc contribué à renforcer la réputation du Titanic.ConclusionLa quatrième cheminée du Titanic était une fausse cheminée, principalement ajoutée pour des raisons esthétiques et marketing, mais elle servait aussi à la ventilation de certaines zones du navire. Ce détail architectural illustre bien l'importance de l'image et de la perception publique dans l'industrie des paquebots de l'époque. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

This episode explores one of the world's greatest historical collections relating to the golden age of ocean liner travel. To find out more Dr Sam Willis spoke with John Sayers, a man who has dedicated his life to creating the most wonderful collection. In the early 1950s John's parents took him across the Atlantic on the Cunard Line's RMS Franconia eastbound to the UK, and RMS Queen Elizabeth back westbound to America. Shortly after that he came across five souvenir ocean liner lapel pins at a Sunday morning antiques fair and from that moment on his career as a collector began. What started with lapel pins and then souvenir spoons and napkin rings soon moved onto ephemera - printed bits and pieces relating to everyday life on board ship - a crucial source of historic material that helps us reconstruct the lived experience of those aboard, both passengers and crew. That collection, which includes posters, tickets, brochures, sailing schedules, letters written on board, passenger lists, menus, advertising material (the list really is endless) – is now held in the John Johnson collection at the Bodleian Library in Oxford and to illustrate it John has written a fabulous new book: Secrets of the Great Ocean Liners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stell Dir vor, Du bist auf einem der berühmtesten Ozeanliner der Welt. Du wachst auf, öffnest die Augen – und die Sonne blitzt über den Horizont. Um Dich herum nur das endlose Blau des Ozeans. In dieser Show wird der Traum ein Stück greifbarer. Zu Gast ist eine Expertin in Sachen Seereisen und Luxus auf dem Wasser: Anja Tabarelli, Geschäftsführerin von Cunard Line Deutschland. Die Themen:Wie schafft es Cunard, dieses besondere Erbe zu bewahren und gleichzeitig neue Reisetrends zu setzen?Welche neuen Routen und Erlebnisse erwarten uns? Wie sieht die Zukunft der legendären Queens aus? Was macht das Cunard Erlebnis aus? Was sind die USPs der Flotte?Wer kommt zu Euch an Bord? Welches Publikum spricht Cunard Line an?Was ist das Besondere an den Schiffe, genannt die vier Queens? Wie unterscheiden Sie sich?Wo sind die Schiffe von Cunard unterwegs?Was sind Ihre besonderen Fahrtgebiete?Was macht Cunards Weltreisen und Weltentdeckerreisen einzigartig?Wie laufen bei Cunard die Landausflüge ab? Welche Trends beobachtet ihr bei Cunard Line?Welche Tipps gibt es für diejenigen, die kurzfristig dem deutschen kalten Wetter entfliehen möchten? Manche planen gerne weit im Voraus. Reisen für das erste Halbjahr 2027 sind schon auf dem Markt. Welche besonderen Reisen und Routen gibt es?Shownotes:LCC REISEBÜRO-FINDER (hier klicken).LCC Travel Termin (hier klicken).

Im Fleet Operation Center von Carnival Maritime in Hamburg laufen alle Fäden zusammen: Das größte Kreuzfahrtunternehmen der Welt kann von hier aus alles sehen, was gerade weltweit auf den knapp 100 Kreuzfahrtschiffen der Carnival-Marken passiert. Wir haben das Fleet Operation Center (FOC) besucht und sprechen in dieser Podcast-Episode über dieses faszinierende Erlebnis. Das FOC in Hamburg ist speziell zuständig für die Kreuzfahrtschiffe der europäischen Marken des Unternehmens: AIDA Cruises, Costa, Cunard Line und P&O Cruises. Die Operatoren – ausgebildete Nautiker, meist selbst Kapitäne – haben von hier aus alles im Blick und unterstützen die Kapitäne bei ihrer Arbeit. In dieser Podcast-Episode sehen wir uns genauer an, wie ein solches Fleet Operation Center funktioniert, welche faszinierenden Möglichkeiten die riesigen Datenmengen bieten, die hier gesammelt werden und wie die Unterstützung für die Kapitäne ganz konkret in der Praxis aussieht. Dazu haben wir auch ein Interview mit dem Leiter des FOC, Adrian Graf Domaschke, geführt, das Teil dieser Podcast-Episode ist. Und wir diskutieren, wie viel Überwachung das für die Kapitäne und Offiziere auf den Schiffen bedeutet. After-Show als Bonus und Extra-Podcast für unsere Steady-Abonnenten In der After-Show sprechen wir über die dreieinhalbjährige Weltreise der Odyssey von Villa Vie Residences, die erst mit über vier Monaten Verspätung starten konnte und von vielen Probleme und Kuriositäten begleitet ist. 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.

John just returned from a 10 night cruise on Cunard Line's Queen Elizabeth to Southeast Alaska. This cruise sailed roundtrip from Vancouver. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn  | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube  | Twitter | Patreon

Richard Simms just returned from Queen Mary 2 and shares all the details on his seven-night Canada/New England cruise from NYC.  Follow Cruise Radio's Socials LinkedIn  | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube  | Twitter | Patreon

There is no city like New York City! This week Jim welcomes the Chief Marketing Officer of New York City Tourism and Conventions, Nancy Mammana. Just before joining Jim for the recording, Nancy was also named the Interim CEO of the company.Nancy's organization is a private, non-profit entity, earning about half of its funding from the city of New York through a contract, and the other half from membership fees, sponsorships, and ad revenue on its digital properties. NYC Tourism and Conventions aims to invite the world in and energize New York City—building equitable, sustainable economic prosperity and community through tourism for the mutual benefit of residents, businesses, and visitors.Nancy fell in love with dance early in her life; she started a dance company while at Syracuse University, which is still running today. After college, her passion for dance led her to a marketing job with the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater. From there, Nancy worked in a variety of roles on both the client and agency side of the business–including stints at the Cunard Line and the NBA. Nancy has worked at NYC Tourism and Conventions for about six years and–as you will hear–loves her job. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cunard Line hat ein neues Kreuzfahrtschiff, die Queen Anne. Am 3. Mai 2024 ging sie auf Jungfernfahrt. Zwei Tage davor war cruisetricks.de an Bord und konnte sich ein wenig umsehen. Wir berichten in dieser Podcast-Episode über das neue Kreuzfahrtschiff von Cunard Line – das vierte in der Flotte neben der Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria und Queen Elizabeth und das 249. seit Bestehen der traditionsreichen Reederei. Im Podcast diskutieren wir insbesondere die Herausforderung, ein neues Kreuzfahrtschiff für eine so traditionsreiche Reederei zu konzipieren und den richtigen Mittelweg zwischen Tradition und Moderne zu finden – und wie gut das mit der Queen Anne gelungen ist. Wie sieht die Queen Anne aus? Wie interpretiert Cunard den gediegenen Stil der britischen Reederei auf diesem Schiff neu? Wie funktioniert der Ansatz eines modernen, frischen und zugleich auf die Gewohnheiten und Wünsche der Stammkunden Rücksicht nehmenden Konzepts? Und natürlich sprechen wir ein wenig über die Features des Schiffs, Pools, Restaurants und vieles mehr sowie einige Besonderheiten von Cunard Line. After-Show als Bonus und Extra-Podcast für unsere Steady-Abonnenten In der After-Show beschäftigen wir uns diesmal über ein ganz pragmatisches Thema auf Reisen: die richtige Uhrzeit auf Reisen. Mit welcher Strategie stellt man sicher, dass das Handy immer die richtige – sprich: die am Kreuzfahrtschiff geltende – Uhrzeit anzeigt? Das klingt trivial, ist es aber nicht. Denn automatische Zeit, Datum und Zeitzone funktioniert am Schiff nicht zuverlässig. Woran das liegt und wie man sich behelfen kann, das ist Thema dieser After-Show. 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.

In the 19th Century, Samuel Cunard wins a contract to deliver mail from Britain to North America by steamship - a new technology that will make transatlantic travel faster than ever before. His company goes on to become the Cunard Line. It will carry millions of immigrants to the new world, serve in two world wars, and dominate the transatlantic passenger business - until another new technology emerges to threaten the illustrious company's future.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Many people are familiar with the RMS Carpathia as the vessel that picked up hundreds of Titanic survivors in the early morning of April 15th 1912. In this episode we discuss that monumental event in the Carpathia's history, in addition to what came before and after.  Sources:"Arthur Henry Rostron: Captain of the RMS Carpathia." Encyclopedia Titanica. https://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/carpathia-crew/arthur-henry-rostron.html    "Carpathia 1903." Tyne Built Ships, https://www.tynebuiltships.co.uk/C-Ships/carpathia1903.html"Carpathia 1903 - 1918." The Great Ocean Liners. https://web.archive.org/web/20170919232439/http://www.thegreatoceanliners.com/carpathia.html"Carpathia Sunk; 5 Of Crew Killed." New York Times, 20 July 1918. https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1918/07/20/98269248.pdf"Wreck of the Carpathia, Titanic's Rescuer, Found." Reuters Limited, 2000. https://web.archive.org/web/20040427023807/http://www.numa.net/press/092200a.htmlSupport the show

Queen Anne Sails Through Sea Trials is the lead story on Friday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, February 23, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Queen Anne, Cunard Line's newest ship, has completed her final sea trials this month. Over the course of 16 days in February, the ship underwent a series of rigorous tests, including full-speed maneuvers and intricate navigational challenges, to ensure every system operates at peak performance. Also today, Celebration Key Will Host 4 Ships; $25 Deposits For HAL; Float Out of Silver Ray Postponed; Currents On Carnival Jubilee; and Lots More LIVE at 11 AM EST. CLICK HERE to access video feed #fridaytravelandcruiseindustrynews #podcast #cruisenews #travelnews #cruise #travel #chilliescruises #chilliefalls Thanks for visiting my channel. Travel Hacker's Toolkit https://bit.ly/travelhackertools NYTimes The Daily, the flagship NYT podcast with a massive audience. "Vacationing In The Time Of Covid" https://nyti.ms/3QuRwOS To access the Travel and Cruise Industry News podcast; https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/trav... or go to https://accessadventure.net/ To subscribe: http://bit.ly/chi-fal As always, I appreciate super chats or any other donation to support my channel. For your convenience, please visit: https://paypal.me/chillie9264?locale.... Chillie's Cruise Schedule: https://accessadventure.net/chillies-... For your special needs, contact me, or Whill.inc/US, at (844) 699-4455 .or Scootaround, For information on cruises, or special needs travel, contact me or Incredible Memories Travel Check out my streaming partner: https://streamyard.com?pal=4889083533852672 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChilliesCruises Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chillie.falls Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChillieFalls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chilliefalls/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chilliescruises Business Email: chillie@chilliefalls.com Accessible Travel Blog: https://accessadventure.net/ Chillie Chats With Sue Bryant, London Times Cruise Editor About Emerald Azzurra https://youtu.be/_bnrkqPf2gE Chillie Chats With Disability Advocate Kristy Durso https://youtube.com/live/YNyiUDyW82o Chillie Chats with Sylvia Longmire, Ambassador for Scootaround and WHILL Powerchairs https://youtu.be/VovRJ5Fh1I8 Chillie Chats With Ali Ingersoll, disability advocate and 2023 Ms Wheelchair America https://youtu.be/o31zOMYYqiw Chillie Chats With Special Guest Kevin Martin, 30 And A Wake Up https://youtube.com/live/7Q5AFPDD0YY Chillie Chats with Mark Chilutti on Accessibility of Oasis of the Seas https://youtu.be/ibuJe7sfvrA Chillie Chats With Kelly Narowski, Disability Rights Advocate and Avid Traveler https://youtube.com/live/YKzSpi8jdB0 Casino Loyalty Programs with Sue Sherer https://youtu.be/p0SsewJC_cE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matthew's passion for all things travel began in his childhood. He brings 25 years of entrepreneurial leadership experience in the luxury travel marketing, sales, and hospitality business development arena to Transcend Cruises. Matthew co-founded and served as CEO of e-Cruise, an online industry wide marketing and retention program, and created and led Chosen Voyage, a niche cruise charter company that has operated numerous full-ship programs with luxury ocean and river cruise lines.  Matthew subsequently served as a senior VP at INTRAV, a leading specialist cruise and tour operator, and has developed travel programs for clients including Starwood UK, Cunard Line, and Cuisinart. He has also launched cross-marketing programs between luxury cruise lines and retail partners such as Tourneau and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Matthew is a principal at Reception Hotels and Resorts, where he completed development of a 160-room EVEN Hotel, the first adaptive reuse project for the wellness-driven brand, in a historic department store in downtown Pittsburgh. Matthew is founder and chief visionary of the company. He is Transcend's lead evangelist, and will oversee all sales, partnerships, ship design, and fleet development efforts.  On this episode of the show, Matthew shares his one way ticket to a state where we all live together in harmony. Plus, he highlights Transcend, the new charter-only river cruise line with a fleet of its own purpose-built vessels. Matthew spotlights how the company is changing the face of cruising by offering truly customized river cruise experiences for groups, whether a corporate event, family gathering, wedding celebration, and more. Further, he talks about looking at river cruising through the lens of sustainability. As Matthew lives in Pittsburgh, PA, we wind down the conversation with why everyone in earshot needs to visit the Steel City.

Carnival Lines Deny Threat To Fire and Rehire Crew is the lead story on Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, November 24, 2023 with Chillie Falls. Two Carnival-owned cruise lines, P&O Cruises and Cunard Line, are rumored to be considering firing then rehiring more than 900 UK-based crew due to renegotiations of contract terms, including salary cuts. The two parties, the union employees and the employment firm managing the contracts, seem at odds with what to call the situation, and the end result seems unclear. Also today, Royal Caribbean Guarantees Kitty Stowaway; 2 Brightline Trains Involved In Crashes; Taylor Swift Themed Cruises; Mariner of the Seas Reaches 20 Years In Service; and much more LIVE at 11 AM EST. #whill_us @whill_us CLICK HERE to access video feed Thanks for visiting my channel. Travel Hacker's Toolkit https://bit.ly/travelhackertools NYTimes The Daily, the flagship NYT podcast with a massive audience. "Vacationing In The Time Of Covid" https://nyti.ms/3QuRwOS To access the Travel and Cruise Industry News podcast; https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/trav... or go to https://accessadventure.net/ To subscribe: http://bit.ly/chi-fal As always, I appreciate super chats or any other donation to support my channel. For your convenience, please visit: https://paypal.me/chillie9264?locale.... Chillie's Cruise Schedule: https://accessadventure.net/chillies-... For your special needs, contact me, or Whill.inc/US, at (844) 699-4455 .or Scootaround, For information on cruises, or special needs travel, contact me or Incredible Memories Travel Check out my streaming partner: https://streamyard.com?pal=4889083533852672 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChilliesCruises Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chillie.falls Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChillieFalls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chilliefalls/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chilliescruises Business Email: chillie@chilliefalls.com Accessible Travel Blog: https://accessadventure.net/ Chillie Chats With Sue Bryant, London Times Cruise Editor About Emerald Azzurra https://youtu.be/_bnrkqPf2gE Chillie Chats With Disability Advocate Kristy Durso https://youtube.com/live/YNyiUDyW82o Chillie Chats with Sylvia Longmire, Ambassador for Scootaround and WHILL Powerchairs https://youtu.be/VovRJ5Fh1I8 Chillie Chats With Ali Ingersoll, disability advocate and 2023 Ms Wheelchair America https://youtu.be/o31zOMYYqiw Chillie Chats With Special Guest Kevin Martin, 30 And A Wake Up https://youtube.com/live/7Q5AFPDD0YY Chillie Chats with Mark Chilutti on Accessibility of Oasis of the Seas https://youtu.be/ibuJe7sfvrA Chillie Chats With Kelly Narowski, Disability Rights Advocate and Avid Traveler https://youtube.com/live/YKzSpi8jdB0 Casino Loyalty Programs with Sue Sherer https://youtu.be/p0SsewJC_cE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How I love a romance set aboard a luxury cruise ship or ocean liner, especially classic movies set on ships in the early to mid 20th-century, a heyday of ocean travel. The coziness, the leather luggage with a separate toiletries case, the cute staterooms and cabins, the service, people dressing for elegant dinner and dancing, the endless ocean views, and falling asleep rocked by waves...of course, in this dream, I'm on the Cunard Line in a massive luxury suite with full balcony, and my sweetie is right by my side as we sail to some exotic location. Shhhhh — don't wake me up.https://www.confessionsofaclosetromantic.comAll you ever wanted to know about the history of the ocean liner.Movies in this EpisodeLet Them All TalkLike FatherAn Affair to RememberGentlemen Prefer Blondes Now, VoyagerThe Lady EveOne Way Passage is a 1932 melodrama starring William Powell as an escaped murderer traveling on a ship from Asia to America to face charges. He persuades the detective supervising him to remove his handcuffs so he can flirt with a beautiful woman he's met on board, played by Kay Francis, who's in the final stages of a fatal illness. She doesn't know about him and he doesn't know about her as they fall in love. Sob.Romance on the High Seas is a ridiculously delightful romcom farce of mistaken identity on board an ocean liner, starring Doris Day in her first movie role. Dodsworth is a romantic drama about mid-life and second chances starring Walter Houston as a Midwest auto manufacturer who sells his lucrative company and sails to Europe for the trip he's always wanted. Except he's traveling with his self-centered, shallow wife, brilliantly played by Ruth Chatterton, and his affection for her is fading fast. When she begins having an affair on board right under his nose, he surprises himself by falling in love with a grounded, compassionate, free-spirited American woman also traveling on the ship, played by Mary Astor. Maybe you have to be a certain age, but I absolutely love the satisfying happy ever after in this movie. It was made in 1936 but still feels fresh today.Support the showIf you enjoyed this episode, please click share in your podcast app and tell your friends! Thanks for listening!

Join travel experts Rich and Linda Skinner of Cruise Holidays of Woodinville as they take you on an unforgettable journey aboard the Cunard's "Queen Elizabeth" in the exquisite Queens Grill Suite. In this video, we dive into the opulence and history that define Cunard, and the Queens Grill experience. Discover the fascinating Cunard history that has made it a world-renowned cruise line, known for its impeccable service and attention to detail. Learn about the different Cunard stateroom classes, including the luxurious Queens and Princess Grill Suites, and find out what sets them apart from the rest. Rich and Linda give you an inside look at the Queens Grill Suite, showcasing its elegant design, spacious living area, and private balcony with stunning ocean views. You'll also get a taste of the exceptional dining experiences onboard, from the exclusive Queens Grill restaurant and the charming Princess Grill restaurant. For those interested in ballroom dancing and elegant soirées at sea, Cunard's tradition of hosting grand events will certainly delight you. Rich and Linda share their experiences with the elegant ballroom dancing and the other onboard activity opportunities that set Cunard cruises apart. Get insights into the Cunard passenger demographics and find out what kind of travelers are drawn to Cunard, a cruise line that is renowned for transatlantic crossings and other grand voyages. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or a first-time cruiser, is there something for everyone on a Cunard Queen Elizabeth voyage? Rich and Linda detail who is a good fit for Cunard Line. Experience the epitome of luxury and embark on a journey like no other as you sail in a Queens Grill Suite on the Cunard Queen Elizabeth. Join Rich and Linda as they uncover the magic of Cunard Line, where timeless elegance meets modern luxury. #Cunard #QueensGrill #luxurytravel

Cruisetricks.de ist für einen Besuch bei der Queen Anne in der Fincantieri-Werft in Marghera und für eine Führung an Bord des Neubaus gewesen. Über das neueste Schiff der Cunard Line, das im Mai 2024 in Dienst gehen soll, sprechen wir in dieser Podcast-Episode. Wir diskutieren zunächst allgemein über Cunard Line und den etwas besonderen Status der Reederei in der Kreuzfahrt-Branche. Vor allem aber geht im Podcast dann aber um Cunards Pläne für die Queen Anne und das Erlebnis eines Wertbesuchs auf einem Kreuzfahrtschiff im Bau: Wie sieht es auf dem Kreuzfahrtschiff ein halbes Jahr vor Fertigstellung aus? Wie viel von dem späteren Ambiente des Schiffs kann man zu diesem Zeitpunkt bereits sehen oder spüren? After-Show als Bonus und Extra-Podcast für unsere Steady-Abonnenten In der „After Show“ zu dieser Podcast-Episode sprechen wir über die Auswirkungen der Hamas-Terrorangriffe auf Israel und den daraus entstandenen Krieg auf die Kreuzfahrt im Nahen Osten und im östlichen Mittelmeer. 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.

In episode 160, Chris joins us from Singapore on his return from Italy where he has been, working with Cunard to showcase Queen Anne to the European media and travel trade. Chris shares the highlights of his week and top spaces on Queen Anne. Plus we discuss the latest news from Ponant, Celebrity, Holland America Line, Princess, P&O UK, Silversea and Carnival. Image Credit: Chris Frame, Queen Anne, Cunard Line. Support the show Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory. Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the show Buy Me A Coffee – This […] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the early days of May 1915, as spring began to color the shores of New York City, an engineering marvel prepared to undertake a journey across the Atlantic. RMS Lusitania, the jewel of the Cunard Line, was a spectacle of power and elegance, a symbol of human ambition that pushed the limits of what was possible. With her four grand funnels and sleek hull stretching out at an impressive 787 feet, she was a sight to behold. As she loomed majestically in the New York harbor, preparing to set off for her destination of Liverpool, England, none could have predicted the chilling fate that awaited her in the icy waters of the Atlantic. Her passengers - a motley crew of the wealthy and influential, hopeful immigrants, and families seeking to reunite with loved ones - were embarking on a voyage that would unknowingly etch their names into the annals of history. Little did they know that their journey on the Lusitania would become a significant catalyst that would shift the course of the greatest war the world had ever seen. Meanwhile, beneath the waves, another vessel lurked. Far from the grandeur and elegance of the Lusitania, the German submarine U-20, a stealthy predator of the deep, was preparing to leave its own indelible mark on history. Commanded by the unwavering Kapitänleutnant Walther Schwieger, U-20 was ready to fulfill its chilling mission, and the Lusitania had entered its crosshairs. This is the story of the ill-fated voyage of the Lusitania, a tale of human ambition, political intrigue, and the unpredictable nature of warfare. A story set against the backdrop of the First World War that explores the events that led up to the disaster, the profound immediate and long-term impacts it had on the global stage, and the enduring legacy it left behind. As we delve into this fateful chapter of history, we invite you to journey with us across time and tide, into the heart of one of the most impactful maritime disasters of the 20th century.

À l'occasion des 25 ans de la sortie du film "Titanic" dans les salles obscures, retour sur l'histoire de la compagnie maritime Cunard Line.

RMS Lusitania was a British ocean liner that was launched by the Cunard Line in 1906 and that held the Blue Riband appellation for the fastest Atlantic crossing in 1908. It was briefly the world's largest passenger ship until the completion of the Mauretania three months later. She was sunk on her 202nd trans-Atlantic crossing, on 7 May 1915, by a German U-boat 11 miles (18 km) off the southern coast of Ireland, killing 1,198 passengers and crew.

In Part Two of our season finale, we discuss the history of RMS Lusitania, Cunard Line, the man who ultimately sank her, and the dedicated team of British intelligence personnel meticulously tracking the movement of German U-boats. Sources:Butler, Daniel Allen. The Lusitania: The Life, Loss, and Legacy of an Ocean Legend. Stackpole Books, 2000. Hübner, Andreas. “A People of ‘Patriotic Hearts': German-Americans, U.S. Neutrality, and the Building of an Inclusive Coalition in New Orleans, 1915.” Louisiana History, vol. 60, no. 3, 2019, pp. 261 - 288.Larson, Erik. Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania. Broadway Books, 2015. “Lusitania Breaks All Records.” Scientific American, vol. 99, no. 9, 29 Aug 1908, p. 139Support the show

Determine if Titanic's Sinking marked the beginning of the end for White Star Line. Learn what became of Titanic's 2nd Officer Charles Lightoller. Discover what became of Cunard Line even after Lusitania went down on May 7, 1915. Learn if Cunard Line lost any other ships during First World War besides Lusitania. Find out how strong of a legacy Captain Arthur Rostron had after coming to Titanic Survivors Rescue. Discover what became of Californian after Titanic Tragedy including Leyland Line itself. Learn what became of Cyril Evans, Californian's Wireless Operator, James Gibson, Apprentice Officer, & George Stewart, Chief Officer. Determine if James Bruce Ismay, White Star Line Chairman, ever recovered from Titanic Tragedy. Learn more about Frederick Fleet, Titanic Lookout Man, whom spotted the infamous iceberg. Explore what findings emerged from U.S. & British Inquiries in aftermath of Titanic Tragedy including proposals for new enhanced regulations. Learn importance behind Radio Act of 1912 including creation of International Ice Patrol in 1914. Determine what made Arthur Rostron, Carpathia's Captain, standout as being great despite odds facing him and his crew in hours after midnight April 15, 1912. Understand how 2 Captains per the ships they commanded made decisions which defined their legacies, but in the end one captains' call of honor triumphed while another turned a blind eye. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kirk-monroe/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kirk-monroe/support

Episode overview In episode 121, we shake things up and start off the show with a cruise review from long time listener Powlo, Thanks to Garry in Sydney, for the images of Grand Princess arriving into Sydney and his topical questions around the exchanging of plaques, plus of course the latest cruise news! Image credit: […]

Learn when Cunard Line was originally founded including whether or not it had a different name starting out. Discover how Cunard Line got its name. Get an in depth analysis behind early years of Cunard's Highs including its dark times. Discover how Cunard adapted to challenges already made by rival liners. Learn how Cunard went about improving its existing fleet before turn of 20th Century. Get a behind the scenes report as to how 3rd Class Passengers fared aboard Carpathia. Get an introduction to Arthur Rostron and how he rose up the ladder including his official beginnings with Cunard Line. Learn how Carpathia got its name. Find out where Carpathia was stationed on April 11, 1912. Get an in depth analysis behind Carpathia's Journey along North Atlantic Ocean Waters after April 11. Determine if Wireless Technology still remained in its infancy come 1912. Learn about Harold Cottam and why his presence aboard Carpathia is important. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kirk-monroe/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kirk-monroe/support

How best to maximize your value on a cruise vacation by managing your loyalty to a cruise line. Today we explore loyalty programs for Royal Caribbean, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line (HAL), and Cunard Line. Plus, news in the travel sphere and how you can interact with me live for 21 days over 2 cruise journeys. WATCH Packing light for 21 days of travel over 2 cruises ON the Travel Happens YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/aMsfghZKFqk Subscribe to the YouTube channel so you will receive notifications when I am live on my upcoming travels. Traveling Light episode link: https://www.podpage.com/travel-happens/traveling-light/ Host: Douglas Famy, Travel Advisor, Cruise Specialist Email: douglas@reachforthemagic.com Blog: www.destination-douglas.com Follow me on Instagram: @douglas_reachforthemagic to get notifications that I am going LIVE while exploring the Caribbean. Follow my business page to get notifications for when I go live. Facebook: Douglas Famy - Reach for the Magic Destinations Twitter: @DestinationDoug I can be found at www.ReachfortheMagicDestinations.com OR podpage.com/travel-happens OR search for Travel Happens on podchaser.com

Eine Folge voller Nostalgie! Lernt Cunard und die Queens gemeinsam mit uns von einer neuen Seite kennen. Wir räumen Vorurteile aus dem Weg und zeigen Euch, wie schön es ist, sich einmal wie eine Prinzessin zu fühlen oder wie der Hauptdarsteller in seinem persönlichen Film.

Cruise News Today — August 14, 2022. Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Radiance and Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas both skipped the Mexican port of Ensenada, Mexico, on Sunday over warnings from the U.S. Embassy of unrest in the area. When Carnival Splendor returns to Australia, guests on the first voyage back will be getting an extra day of the cruise as the ship returns to service a day earlier than planned. Cunard Line gives more details of its new build Queen Anne which is scheduled to debut in January 2024.  Cruise line stocks were up on Friday for CCL, RCL, and NCLH. 

Cruise News Today — May 19, 2022. The US Coast Guard suspends search for a woman overboard from Celebrity Solstice in Alaska. More details on Carnival Cruise Line capping venues onboard its ships. Cunard Line had a recording booking day for its new ship Queen Anne.  Cruise line stocks for CCL, RCL, and NCLH. 

All of us are made with unique gifts—ultimately so we can bless the world. But how can we discover our gifts and lean into our calling? Join host Richard Dahlstrom as he talks with John Carrington, the Principal Harpist with the Pacific Northwest Ballet Orchestra, the Bellevue Philharmonic and the Auburn Symphony.  Seattle native John Carrington appears regularly with the Seattle Symphony and Seattle Opera where he was Guest Principal Harpist for several seasons. He performs with the Fifth Avenue Theatre Orchestra and has worked as solo harpist on Cunard Line's "Queen Elizabeth 2" performing for its World Cruise on six continents John's classical background includes performances with such conductors as Seiji Ozawa, Charles Dutoit, Leonard Slatkin, Gerard Schwarz, Asher Fisch and John Rutter. His popular music experience is equally notable, as he has shared the stage with Tony Bennett, José Carreras, Josh Groban, Olivia Newton-John, Rita Moreno, Doc Severinsen, and James Taylor, to name a few. In addition, John is a sought-after recording artist, participating in over 200 motion picture soundtracks and including “Mr. Holland's Opus”, “The Wedding Planner,” and several Disney and Hallmark Hall of Fame productions. He's also performed on video game soundtracks including "Halo" and "World of Warcraft." He received his Master of Music degree from the Cleveland Institute of Music after earning his Bachelor of Music from the University of Washington.

Episode 98In episode 98, Chris answers a listener question from Ann about the history of the Cunard Class System (Britannia, Princess & Queens), plus the usual round-up of the latest cruise news from around the world.Suport 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/32G7RdhImages from Garry Stafford in SydneyListener QuestionAnn asks Chris about the history of the Cunard class system, eg, Britannia, Princess and Queens. Cruise NewsP&O Cruises Australia Welcomes the Return of Ni Vanuatu Crew Onboard Pacific ExplorerP&O Cruises Australia is proud and excited to welcome back our Ni Vanuatu team mates to work onboard our first ship to start sailing from Australia in more than two years.P&O Cruises has always valued its strong relationship with Vanuatu and is the only cruise line in the world to employ Ni Vanuatu team mates onboard our ships.The first Ni Vanuatu crew left Vila this morning to join the P&O Cruises flagship, Pacific Explorer, which will begin carrying guests from May 31.PONANT welcomes Le Lapérouse in Darwin ahead of Kimberley season kick-offPonant this week announced the arrival of small expedition ship Le Lapérouse into Darwin, Northern Territory, following a 2-year pandemic stand-by in Noumea.With operations resuming 28 April 2022, the monumental moment comes as Le Lapérouse anticipates setting sail for PONANT's highly anticipated Kimberley 2022 season, operating between Darwin and Broome.Le Lapérouse will be accompanied late May in the Kimberley by small luxury expedition ship Le Soléal, PONANT's second expedition vessel showcasing the wild and grandiose landscapes of the Kimberley across multiple departures of their popular 10-night ‘Australia's Iconic Kimberley' luxury expedition itinerary between April and September this year. Due to high demand, PONANT has recently released two new sailings available for booking, departing on 28 May and 7 June on board Le Soléal.Discovery Princess Officially Named by TV Star GodparentsIn an imaginative ceremony on 29 April 2022 at the Port of Los Angeles, television stars and show hosts united as godparents and officially named Discovery Princess. The godparents included fashion designer Randy Fenoli, chef Alex Guarnaschelli, special effects designer and fabricator Adam Savage, and real estate broker and flipper extraordinaire Page Turner.Standing together at the Retreat Pool on the open deck of Discovery Princess with the ship's Captain Gennaro Arma, they pronounced, “We name this ship Discovery Princess. May God bless her and all who sail on her.” They then sent a giant Nebuchadnezzar-size bottle of champagne against the ship for the celebratory smash, officially welcoming Discovery Princess into the fleet of Princess Cruises, the world's leading international cruise line and leader on the west coast.The “Discover Our World” themed ceremony blended maritime tradition with contemporary elements, celebrating the cruise line's exclusive, seven-year Discovery at SEA™ program – bringing the spirit of curiosity and exploration to every cruise through branded experiences like Shark Week at Sea, exclusive shore excursions and onboard activities such as the Camp Discovery youth centers and Stargazing at SEA.Discovery Princess expands the cruise line's fleet of MedallionClass ships to 15, offering elegantly appointed accommodations, world-class entertainment, gourmet dining and cocktails, extensive alfresco dining areas and expansive views from the cruise line's largest balconies at sea in the Sky Suites.The 3,660-guest Discovery Princess was built at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, and is the sixth and final Royal-Class newbuild sharing all of the spectacular style and luxury of her sister ships – Enchanted Princess® Sky Princess®, Majestic Princess®, Regal Princess® and Royal Princess®.Costa Venezia – Home Ported in TurkeyCosta Venezia's new cruises to Turkey and Greece will make their debut from Istanbul on May 1. This is an absolute novelty in the current panorama of organized holidays, which marks the collaboration between Costa Cruises, Turkish Airlines, the Turkish National Tourist Board and Galataport Istanbul.The proposed formula is the “flight+cruise” package, available from all the main European countries, with scheduled Turkish Airlines flights, which will make it possible to reach Istanbul easily, and then embark on board of Costa Venezia from the new Galataport cruise terminal, equipped with all the comforts and services for the next generation of ships.Costa Venezia's program in Turkey includes three different itineraries, all with embarkation and disembarkation in Istanbul, designed to include longer calls in the ports to enjoy the destinations with plenty of time, among cities rich in history, splendid archaeological and UNESCO World Heritage sites and crystal clear seas.In spring, summer and autumn, from 1 May to 13 November 2022, Costa Venezia will offer two one-week itineraries dedicated to Turkey and Greece, interchanging with each other, which can be combined into a single 15-day “super tour”, with 8 calls in port longer than 10 hours.The first itinerary is ideal for those who want to explore the best of Turkey and Greece in one holiday. It includes a two-day, one-night call in Istanbul, the beautiful Turkish destinations of Izmir and Bodrum, the island of Mykonos and Athens in Greece.The second itinerary allows to explore some of Greece's out-of-the-ordinary locations and the best of Turkey. It includes two two-day, one-night calls in Istanbul and Kusadasi, Turkey, before heading off to explore Rhodes and Heraklion, Greece. In winter 2022-23, Costa Venezia will be offering a third 12-day itinerary to Turkey, Egypt, Israel and Cyprus, visiting Istanbul (with a two-day, one-night call), Bodrum, Limassol, Haifa (also with a two-day, one-night call), Alexandria and Kusadasi. From spring 2023, the two itineraries in Turkey and Greece will resume.Holland America Line Wins ‘Best Beverage Menu' for New Concept Half Moon BarHolland America Line took home a win for “Best Beverage Menu' for its newest onboard bar —  Half Moon Bar —  at the 2022 VIBE Vista Awards that were presented during the VIBE (Very Important Beverage Executives) conference this week in Carlsbad, California.Holland America Line's Half Moon Bar is a new concept for the brand that was exclusively introduced aboard its most recent ship, Rotterdam, which launched in November 2021. The venue is an immersive experience looking at the history of Holland America Line and cruising through the lens of a cocktail. Each drink comes with a fascinating tale of its inspiration that is vividly described in the bar menu for guests to peruse.The creative cocktails at Half Moon Bar aim to take guests back in time, on a journey though Holland America Line's history. Drinks on the menu include:“The Original” celebrates the line's first ship, Rotterdam I, made with a Dutch gin and a hint of single malt Scotch, ingredients inspired by the building of the ship and Holland America Line's Dutch beginnings.“De Halve Moon” is an ode to the Dutch sense of exploration and the botanical wonderland Henry Hudson found in present-day New York, made with Old Duff genever, lemon rosewater shrub and DDG Bitters.“Three Mile Run” is a prohibition cocktail that tells the story of Holland America Line Prohibition-era cruises to nowhere for New Yorkers, where cocktail bars on the ship could be legally open. It is made from a combination of lemon, honey and gin for a Bee's Knees, whiskey for a Gold Rush or rum for a Honey Bee.“May She Be Blessed” is an ode to the godmothers who bless the Holland America Line ships, made with champagne and a choice of essence.“Rotterdam VII” is dedicated to its namesake ship and the ship's unique blend of tradition and innovation, made with smoked gin and maraschino cocktail.Rotterdam is currently approaching Europe where she will home port from Amsterdam on voyages throughout Northern Europe.PLUS Holland America Line this week announced that Westerdam will be redeployed from Asia to Australia with Itineraries announced soon.NCL Elevates Spa offering on Prima and Viva Norwegian Cruise Line, today shared details surrounding its elevated spa and fitness offerings for its highly-anticipated Norwegian Prima Class vessels – Norwegian Prima and Viva.The first two of six ships within this cutting-edge class will feature the cruise industry's first charcoal sauna at sea as well as a two-story cascading indoor spa waterfall. The Cruise Line has also incorporated several guest favourites including thermal experiences and hot-stone loungers.Industry's First Charcoal Sauna at SeaAs part of the ongoing only-found-on-NCL's Prima Class holiday experiences such as the world's first three-level racetrack at sea and dry drop slides, the Brand will unveil the industry's first charcoal sauna. Derived from Japanese and Korean wellness practices, the charcoal sauna uses a radiant heat system with an outer charcoal layer to reach temperatures between 86-122 degrees Fahrenheit (30-50oC). Guests can recline into relaxation as the sauna helps boost circulation and metabolism while also removing toxins from the body. The sauna also effectively treats muscle stiffness and tension, including relief from backache, headache, and arthritis, by promoting the deep release of connective tissue and muscles. Thermal ExperiencesThe charcoal sauna is just one of eight thermal spa offerings available at the elevated Mandara Spa. Guests can also indulge in a series of blissful experiences such as a salt and steam room, as well as a gambit of Brand-first spa experiences including an Ice Room, Experiential Showers, a Flotation Salt Pool and Infrared Sauna.The Ice Room: After unwinding in the sauna or steam bath, guests can cool off in the refreshing Ice Room. The cold air helps to increase blood circulation, invigorate the respiratory tract, and strengthen the immune system.  The Experiential Showers: Multiple water jets and lighting effects help invigorate the body, lower body temperature, and stimulate blood circulation.Floatation Salt Pool: This treatment allows guests to fully relax all of their muscles while floating in warm water. An experience similar to experiencing zero gravity due to the buoyancy of the saltwater, the Floatation Salt Pool is beneficial for easing mental anxiety and muscle tension.  Infrared Sauna: Unlike traditional saunas that use conventional heat to warm the air, infrared saunas utilise infrared lamps to directly warm the body — and at lower temperatures than traditional saunas. This promotes relaxation, better sleep, sore muscle and joint relief, improved blood circulation, and detoxification.Royal Caribbean Group and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Recommit to PartnershipRoyal Caribbean Group, announced its new commitment to the next phase of its ongoing partnership with World Wildlife Fund (WWF) for guidance and counsel in establishing bold environmental goals and sustainable business practices.Royal Caribbean Group first partnered with WWF in 2016. Since then, WWF has advised Royal Caribbean Group to embed sustainability into the core of the company's business and across the industry, promote responsible tourism in priority coastal destinations and help protect the oceans by investing in conservation programs globally.This year, WWF and Royal Caribbean Group will work together to establish sustainability goals across three key areas of Ship, Sea and Shore:Ship — Continuous improvement of operational sustainability, including emissions, marine mammal protection, seafood sourcing, plastics reduction, and food waste.Sea — Investing in ocean health through targeted philanthropy; engaging with a global science-driven agenda and consumer-facing education and fundraising campaigns.Shore — Embedding principles of sustainable development in projects and increasing sustainability and certification of tour operators.Royal Caribbean Group will also continue to provide financial support to WWF's global ocean conservation work through a $5 million philanthropic contribution and collaborate with WWF to build global awareness about ocean conservation issues among Royal Caribbean Group's millions of guests.From ‘Hocus Pocus' to ‘Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo,' Disney Cruise Line Puts a Spell on New Experiences for Halloween on the High SeasFirst-of-its-kind character meet and greet inspired by “Hocus Pocus” awaits guests across the fleetHalloween on the High Seas will return to Disney Cruise Line with more sailings than ever before and new one-of-a-kind experiences for families in September and October 2022. Guest-favorite entertainment and activities, including trick-or-treating, spooky parties, elaborate décor and themed food and beverage items, will await guests on these limited-time voyages as each ship transforms into a ghoulish wonderland.First-of-its-kind character meet and greetDisney Cruise Line guests will be the first to experience an all-new character meet and greet opportunity across the fleet during Halloween on the High Seas sailings. While all of the Disney characters on board will adorn Halloween costumes as part of the festivities, Minnie Mouse, Daisy Duck and Clarabelle Cow will debut a never-before-seen look as they dress up as their favorite Halloween sisters, the Sandersons from the movie “Hocus Pocus.”Disney Wish debuts all-new magical Pumpkin TreeDuring its inaugural season of Halloween cruises this fall, the Disney Wish, the newest Disney Cruise Line ship, will introduce a unique twist on a Halloween on the High Seas hallmark.The centerpiece of every ship during Halloween sailings is the signature magical Pumpkin Tree towering over the atrium lobby, each with sprouting Jack-O-Lanterns and flickering lights.Aboard the Disney Wish, guests will witness the debut of an all-new Pumpkin Tree in the “Cinderella”-inspired Grand Hall. Featuring lighter bark, graceful branches and a mystical face, this enchanted tree that grew perfect gourds with the help of a Wishing Star at night produced the perfect pumpkin that became the coach that carried Cinderella to the Prince's Ball.Other special experiences on Halloween on the High Seas sailings include:Mickey's Mouse-querade Party: Beloved Disney characters in Halloween attire will join guests for a fun-filled costume party.Halloween Isn't Just For Kids: Adult-exclusive venues across the fleet will become a ghoulish setting for costume contests and a Villainous Takeover on the dance floor.Spooky Movies: To get guests into the spirit of the season, Halloween-themed movies will be shown on Funnel Vision by the family pool and in staterooms.Ghoulish Delights: Guests will enjoy special themed food and beverage items.More spooky fun includes mask-making and a ghostly takeover of ship announcements.Halloween on the High Seas voyages will be offered aboard select sailings in September and October. Departing from ports in Miami and Port Canaveral, Florida, San Diego and New York City, each cruise will take families to fascinating destinations including the Bahamas, Caribbean, Bermuda, Canada and Mexico. All sailings from Port Canaveral and Miami will include a stop at Castaway Cay, Disney's private island paradise outfitted for family fun and relaxation and brimming with special Disney touches.Disney Cruise Line Celebrates Summer 2023Disney Cruise Line will offer families a variety of enchanting vacations in summer 2023, including cruises to new and favourite ports of call around the world. From the majestic glaciers of Alaska to the sun-kissed Greek isles, pink sand beaches of Bermuda and picturesque fjords of Norway, these summer destinations will sparkle with adventure and excitement. Plus, for the first time ever, families will have the opportunity to sail around the Mediterranean and British Isles on the Disney Dream during its first season in Europe. Bookings open 9 May 2022.Disney Dream Marks Inaugural Season in EuropeFor its first-ever summer season in Europe, the Disney Dream will call on a wide variety of destinations among the most treasured in the world. With sailings anywhere from four to 11 nights, the Disney Dream will sail from Barcelona and Rome to picturesque ports of call throughout the Mediterranean, including a first-ever seven-night sailing to the Greek Isles with stops in the ever-popular ports of Santorini and Mykonos.Late summer/early fall departures of the Disney Dream from Southampton will feature cruises to a wealth of destinations including Spain, France, the British Isles, Norway and Iceland. New ports of call include the postcard-worthy La Rochelle, France and two new ports in Norway – Skjolden, home to a wealth of natural attractions, and Sandnes, a small city just outside the metropolis of Stavanger known for its outdoor activities.  Summer 2023 sailings to Alaska aboard Disney WonderThe breathtaking natural beauty of Alaska will combine with the magic of Disney on five-, seven- and nine-night sailings on the Disney Wonder from Vancouver, Canada. Beginning in May, cruisers will be invited to discover exciting ports like Ketchikan and Skagway, with their prehistoric glaciers, gold mining relics and spectacular land- and sea-life. Three Alaskan itineraries call at Icy Strait Point, home to a coastal rainforest, wilderness tours and – for thrill-seekers – ziplining above the treetops.Tropical Escapes to the Bahamas and Caribbean from FloridaSun-splashed tropical isles throughout the Bahamas and Caribbean will await guests on three Disney Cruise Line ships from Florida in summer 2023.For its first full summer of sailing, the Disney Wish will homeport in Port Canaveral near Orlando for a series of three- and four-night Bahamas cruises to Nassau and Disney's private island oasis, Castaway Cay. The Disney Wish will feature exciting new additions including Disney's first “Frozen”-themed theatrical dining experience and AquaMouse, a wild water adventure and first-ever Disney attraction at sea.Port Canaveral will also be the departure point for the Disney Fantasy for sailings ranging in length from five to 10 nights. In addition to seven-night cruises to popular ports in the eastern and western Caribbean, guests will also be able to experience a five-night Bahamian sailing with back-to-back calls at Castaway Cay, a 10-night southern Caribbean itinerary to the islands of Aruba and Bonaire and an eight-night cruise featuring two days on the beautiful pink sand beaches of Bermuda.The Disney Magic will make its summer home in Miami for an assortment of exciting destinations. Starting May 27, the Disney Magic will sail four-night Bahamas cruises and five-night western Caribbean voyages, followed by two seven-night sailings in July to the eastern and western Caribbean. Select summer voyages aboard the Disney Magic will include double days – for double the fun – at Castaway Cay.AIDA Cruises opens season in Kiel with AIDAlunaAIDAluna is the first AIDA ship to arrived in Kiel this season on April 25, 2022. A total of four ships in the AIDA Cruises fleet will depart from the Schleswig-Holstein state capital for the great North Country adventure.From April 25, 2022, AIDAluna will offer the 17-day voyages “Highlights at the Arctic Circle,” which are particularly popular among lovers of the North. Ideal for tasting are the 3- or 4-day short trips to Norway or Denmark in September. A total of 15 different routes from Kiel are available.AIDAprima will arrive in Kiel on April 29, 2022, and will depart four times in April and May for Norway and Denmark.AIDAnova offers seven-day voyages to Norway and Denmark from May 14, 2022 until mid-October. In addition to a visit to the Danish capital Copenhagen and Kristiansand in Norway, AIDAnova guests can enjoy the very special flair of the midsummer nights during a two-day stay in the Norwegian capital Oslo. On individual sailings, AIDAnova calls at a new AIDA port: Denmark's Skagen, City of Light. Endless beaches and the country's largest shifting sand dune, from which only the tower of the silted-up parish church still peeks out, attract visitors.Starting May 15, 2022, AIDAbella will embark on 14-day voyages to the Lofoten Islands and the North Cape, and will also call at Great Britain and Iceland.Atlas Ocean Voyages includes COVID Insurance for all guestsAtlas Ocean Voyages announced today that the luxe-adventure cruise line will include Covid trip interruption and isolation insurance for all guests on all future voyages. The new Covid insurance coverage for all guests augments Atlas' expansive list of inclusions, among which are emergency medical evacuation insurance, repatriation insurance, and emergency medical and travel assistance, known as Atlas Assurance. Atlas Assurance provides guests greater peace-of-mind when they are aboard a once-in-a-lifetime, luxe-adventure journey with Atlas Ocean Voyages.World Navigator will cruise England, Holland, France, the Norwegian Fjords, Iceland, Greenland, and The Arctic in summer 2022; Central and South America in the autumn; and return to Antarctica for her winter 2022-23 season. In winter 2023, World Traveller will sail her inaugural season in Antarctica. Three additional sister ships, World Seeker, World Adventurer and World Discoverer, will join the fleet through 2024.Cunard responds to demand for Britannia Club accommodation experience on new ship Queen AnneCunard is so confident with guest demand for their Britannia Club staterooms on new ship Queen Anne, that they have increased their volume of this accommodation category by more than 200% versus other ships in the fleet.The accommodation and dining on board Queen Anne offer upgraded levels of luxury, whatever type guests choose, from Britannia staterooms to Britannia Club through to Princess and Queens Grill Suites.Guests staying in Britannia Club, an experience unique to Cunard, will be able to dine in the dedicated Britannia Club Restaurant, which is positioned at the heart of the ship next to the atmospheric Grand Lobby, boasting breath-taking panoramic sea views. Guests will have their own dedicated table, reserved exclusively for the duration of their voyage. They can dine for breakfast, lunch and dinner, at whichever time they choose, and will be attended to by Cunard's renowned White Star Service trained crew.Queen Anne will set sail in early 2024, with her maiden season programme available to book from May 2022Azamara Onward Splashes on the SceneAzamara, will introduce its newest ship, Azamara Onward, to the world next month with a christening and maiden voyage from Monte Carlo to Venice. Azamara Onward's inaugural season will take travellers to the heart of the Mediterranean, exploring its hidden gems and bringing guests closer to the true culture of each destination they visit. The new sister ship will offer guests fresh additions to its onboard venues and luxury retail spaces, as well as refreshed accommodations and new entertainment options for travellers to enjoy throughout their sailing.MSC's Journey Towards Net-Zero Emissions By 2050Having made the pledge in 2021 to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, MSC Cruises is continuously exploring and investing in new technologies that are helping to decarbonize, some with very promising results. On this journey, minimising the impact of cruises ships on port communities and their environment while berthed is key.Starting this Northern Hemisphere summer season, MSC Virtuosa and MSC Poesia will be consistently using shore power at the ports of Southampton (UK) and of Rostock-Warnemünde (Germany).MSC Cruises has also signed an agreement with Cruise Baltic to achieve widespread use of shore power in the Baltic Sea region by 2024.MSC Cruises is ready to plug into more ports. Over half the fleet is projected to be shore power compatible by the end of 2022.On top of this, MSC Cruises' first hybrid LNG ship operating with the largest solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) ever installed will be launching later this year – MSC World Europa.By the end of 2022, 11 of MSC Cruises' 21 ships – including all the new ships built since 2017 – will be fitted with shore power capability. Existing ships are currently being or will be retrofitted in the future as their itineraries take them to ports where shore power will be available.MSC announces Seascape will be christened in NYC. New York City will serve as the glittering backdrop for an extraordinary inaugural event when MSC Cruises' newest flagship – MSC Seascape – comes into service later this year. The cruise line announced plans to hold the ship's Naming Ceremony at New York's centrally located Manhattan Cruise Terminal on Wednesday, 7 December 2022. The star-studded event will bring MSC Cruises' distinctive European style and glamour to the Big Apple and will be attended by local dignitaries, important partners, top travel advisors, media from around the world, celebrities and international artists. And of course, no Naming Ceremony would be complete without Academy Award-Winning star Sophia Loren carrying out her iconic role as godmother to her 18th MSC Cruises ship.MSC Seascape will offer two different 7-night itineraries from PortMiami:Eastern Caribbean: Calling at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve and Nassau in The Bahamas, San Juan in Puerto Rico, and Puerto Plata in the Dominican RepublicWestern Caribbean: Calling at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Cozumel in Mexico, George Town in the Cayman Islands and Ocho Rios in JamaicaEuropean Waterways' ‘Opera Cruise'European Waterways has a limited number of cabins available for the July 17, 2022 departure of the company's annual “Opera Cruise” in Venice. Exclusive to luxury hotel barge La Bella Vita (20 guests), the 6-night all-inclusive cruise features premium seats to a performance of George Bizet's “Carmen” at Arena di Verona Roman Amphitheatre. The cruise is an opera lover's dream, with an itinerary that brings to life the traditions, history and lore of one of the world's most enduring musical art forms. Guests will also enjoy private excursions that include a wine tasting and dinner with a countess, as well as regional wines with gourmet meals prepared onboard by their master chef.The cruise will take guests to the island of Pellestrina, where they can enjoy a sunset stroll or bicycle ride along its 18th century sea wall. A visit to Chioggia's bustling fish market is also on the itinerary, as well as cruise through the Po River Delta, a nature reserve that is home to migratory birds such as flamingos, heron, and snipe.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/2BF6LnEImage Credit: Queens Grill Lounge, Cunard Line. 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Carpathia is the vessel that earned her historical fame by coming to the rescue of the stricken Titanic in April 1912. She is often glossed over in the history books but Carpathia herself was a remarkable ship with a fascinating history, and one that also ends in disaster with the vessel at the bottom of the Atlantic. Carpathia was a Cunard Line transatlantic passenger ship, launched in 1908. Her dramatic story is one of innovation, competition, immigration, courage, shipwreck and war. To find out more Dr Sam Willis spoke with Dr Jay Ludowyke an author and academic who teaches writing at the University of the Sunshine Coast and the University of Queensland and the author of Carpathia: The extraordinary story of the ship that rescued the survivors of the Titanic. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This bonus episode is an historic overview of The Cunard Line's RMS (Royal Mail Ship) Queen Mary.   The Silver King, Second Lieutenant Stanley L. Silverfield, rode this ocean liner to his war in late September 1944.  His POE was New York harbor's Brooklyn Terminal.  Stanley wrote effusively about this Atlantic crossing.  He enjoyed the simple pleasures of life as an Air Corps officer.  Cunard converted the RMS QM to a troop transport ship after the Second World War began in September 1939. The ocean liner sailed to Australia during the spring of 1940 for its conversion and began transporting Australian and New Zealand troops to England for the allied invasion operations.

Cruiseturismen eksploderer på starten av 1900-tallet. Rederier som White Star Line og Cunard Line konkurrerer om hvem som kan bygge de største, raskeste og mest luksuriøse passasjerskipene. Jaktet etter å bli best fører snart til byggingen av den tids mest storslåtte skip; RMS Titanic.Hør nye episoder av denne podkasten reklamefritt i appen vår Untold: https://untold.app/podcast/ac57cca3-9d4a-4aea-87ba-eb69d9cf4d82/truecrimepodden-dokumentar

Nach rund 20 Monaten Corona-Pause ist die Queen Mary 2 wieder unterwegs. Wir waren auf ihrer ersten Kurzreise von Southampton nach Cherbourg dabei und sprechen in dieser Episode darüber, wie sich die Queen Mary 2 jetzt präsentiert und wie gut die Einhaltung von Corona-Regeln auf dem Schiff funktioniert, obwohl es kaum spürbare Hinweise darauf gibt. Wir sprechen über das besondere Image des einzigen richtigen Oceanliners auf den Weltmeeren, das elegante und eher formelle Ambiente an Bord, über Luxus-Features, Suiten und Champagner-Afternoon-Tea, aber beispielsweise auch über den Pflegezustand der Queen Mary 2 nach so langer Aufliegezeit. Außerdem beschäftigen wir uns ausführlich mit dem Essen an Bord. In der „After Show“ zu dieser Podcast-Episode (exklusiv für unsere Unterstützer) sprechen wir über weitere Aspekte der Queen Mary 2, insbesondere über den elegant-formellen Dress-Code, Spa-Anwendungen sowie Reise-Routen und Preise.

Pack your bags because we're going on a cruise… on the most haunted ship in the world, the Queen Mary. Built to be the most luxurious liner in the Cunard Line, the Queen Mary has seen it all. From her time as a warship known as the Grey Ghost to her time as a haunted hotel, she has a lot of paranormal activity to offer up.  Thank you for listening and joining us again. As always you can follow us on Instagram for more creepy content. Your hosts are Clark Canez and Jen Curcio, the episode is edited by Clark and the intro music was created by Le Cos. Please give us a rating and review on Apple Podcast to help other Goths find our podcast!

Whit "Pop" Haydn (born July 19, 1949 as Whitney Wesley Hadden in Clarksville, Tennessee) is an American magician, and the winner of seven performing awards (for performances in showrooms at the Magic Castle) from the Academy of Magical Arts. He has been nominated by his fellow members for "Magician of the Year" in Close-Up, Parlor and Stage, Bar and Lecturer more than thirty times. In February 2006, he also became Vice-President of that organisation, and served for four years in that capacity. He has opened for Jerry Seinfeld, the Smothers Brothers, Loretta Lynn and others, and performed on cruise ships of many different lines, including Cunard Line's Queen Elizabeth 2, and the Diamond Princess. Haydn has worked hotels and casinos including Caesars Tahoe, and was one of the first acts chosen in 1996 to open Caesars Magical Empire in Las Vegas. He was the chief magic consultant on Norman Jewison's Bogus starring Whoopi Goldberg, Gérard Depardieu and Haley Joel Osment as well as a consultant on multiple television documentaries including the Discovery Channel's "Houdini, People Came to See Him Die" and David Copperfield's television special, "Orient Express." He has recently designed magic for television episodes of "Bunheads" and "Franklin and Bash." He appeared on "Haunted Collector" as a consultant on gambling history. In recent years, he has adopted the persona of an "expatriate con man and medicine show huckster from the early 20th century," and he has headlined such venues as the World Steam Expo. In September 2012 he sat on a panel, at Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo on the subject of the steampunk subculture and its relation to other subcultures.

Cruise News Briefing - July 22, 2021. For the first time in nearly two years, a Royal Caribbean cruise ship called to Sitka, Alaska with revenue passengers. Disney Cruise Line has its eye on Port Everglades for a cruise port in the 2023-2024 season. Cunard Line is starting a series of Grand Voyage cruises starting as early as October.  Cruise line stocks were up for CCL, RCL, and NCLH. 

Going for Gold with Tim Smith, our KHM Travel Group Sales Guru. Glinessa Gailliard joins us for FAM Feedback on the Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton John Chernesky- Sr. VP of N. America Sales & Trade Marketing for Princess Cruises and Cunard Line share insight into Medallion Technology, changing the thought process on booking cruises now, and his thoughts on the latest news headlines for cruise lines. The New Normal for Flying What Would the EDU Team Do?  Find out what our team would do if they got a call from a client with the request to move hotels while in the destination.   

Ever since the first commercials aired on radio and television, many of their product slogans have become part of our everyday life. Even today, most people can identify a product or company just by hearing them. Let me give you an example: if you were to hear, “Just do it!,” most of you would probably recognize that as Nike. And slogans have been with us for generations and continue to be part of our culture. Slogans like: Where's the beef?; Melts in your mouth, not in your hand; It's the real thing; When it absolutely, positively has to be there overnight; Don't leave home without it; and, It's finger-lickin' good, all take our minds immediately to a product or company. That's the power of an effective brand. One of the most well-known slogans ever created was for the Cunard (Kyoonard) Transatlantic Shipping Line. Chances are, you've never heard of them, but, in the 1950s, they owned the largest fleet of ships on the Atlantic, including the Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary. When jet airliners began to cross the Atlantic, the shipping company needed to tell people about the advantages and perks of traveling, instead, by ship. They soon came up with the corporate slogan, “Getting There is Half the Fun!,” which many people remember to this day, over 60 years later. Now, while this slogan may have been effective for The Cunard Line, it doesn't work for any parent who has every taken a car full of young children on vacation. Getting there is definitely NOT half the fun. Boredom and impatience doesn't take long to percolate from the backseat, and it isn't long before you hear the inevitable wail, “How much longer? Are we there yet?” And, you know, as we live out our Christian life in a hostile culture, we often get frustrated, impatient, and weary, too, and we're bound to ask God what children on road trips and trying journeys have asked for decades: Daddy, Are We There Yet? Well, stay tuned for some words of encouragement as we travel this road together. That's coming up on this episode of Living Lite Today.

28 NİSAN 2021 DÜNYA TARİHİNDE BUGÜN YAŞANANLAR 1936 - Mısır'da Kral Fuad'ın beklenmeyen ölümü üzerine, 16 yaşındaki Prens Faruk Kral oldu. 1945 - İtalyan diktatör Benito Mussolini ile arkadaşı Clara Petacci kurşuna dizildi. Cesetleri bir benzin istasyonunda ayaklarından asılarak teşhir edildi TÜRKİYE TARİHİNDE BUGÜN YAŞANANLAR 1916 - Kût'ül-Amâre bölgesinde 5 aydır kuşatma altında bulunan İngiliz birlikleri teslim oldular. 1935 - Hilal-i Ahmer Cemiyeti'nin adı, Kızılay olarak değiştirildi. 1960 - İstanbul Üniversitesi'nde çıkan olaylarda, Orman Fakültesi öğrencisi Turan Emeksiz öldü. İstanbul ve Ankara'da sıkıyönetim ilan edildi. 1971 - Sıkıyönetim, Türkiye Büyük Millet Meclisi'nde kabul edildi. Cumhuriyet ve Akşam gazeteleri 10 gün süreyle kapatıldı. 1984 - Türkiye'nin Tahran Büyükelçiliği Sekreteri Şadiye Yönder'in eşi olan ve aynı zamanda İran ile Türkiye arasında ticaret yapan iş adamı Işık Yönder, ASALA militanı tarafından öldürüldü. BUGÜN DOĞANLAR 1442 - İngiltere Kralı IV. Edward, doğdu. 1926 - Amerikalı yazar Harper Lee, dünyaya geldi. 1937 - Irak'ın 5. Cumhurbaşkanı Saddam Hüseyin, doğdu. BUGÜN ÖLENLER 1865 -  Kanada doğumlu İngiliz gemi sanayicisi Titanic'i de üreten "Cunard Line"ın kurucusu Samuel Cunard, hayatını kaybetti. 1992 - İrlanda kökenli İngiliz ressam Francis Bacon, vefat etti.

Cruise News Briefing - April 14, 2021. Senators from Florida have written the White House COVID Response Coordinator, urging the Biden Administration to immediately issue clear guidance. A captain with Cunard Line has retired after 30 years of service with Carnival Corporation, 20 of those years with Cunard. Disney’s soon-to-be-built private island Lighthouse Pointe is the focus of more pushback from local activists in The Bahamas. Cruise line stocks for CCL, NCLH, and RCL. 

Die heutigen Kreuzfahrt News vom 29.03.21 befassen sich vermehrt mit Abfahrten ab Deutschland. AIDA Cruises hat wieder einige Reisen der Kussmundflotte abgesagt, aber zeitgleich auch die Möglichkeit geboten die Reisen auf die Kanaren umzubuchen, da ist AIDA erfolgreich im Einsatz. MSC Kreuzfahrten zieht die MSC Virtuosa von Kiel ab und entsendet stattdessen die MSC Seaview, die von Kiel aus auf Kreuzfahrten auslaufen soll. Cunard Line hat die Queen Elizabeth fertig gemacht für den Einsatz in Großbritannien. Weiterhin habe ich etwas genervt dargestellt, was der Wunsch vom Kanzleramt ist, Reisen erst ab August 2021. Zum Video: https://youtu.be/HgwbtDhoI08

To view the video, click here and subscribe: https://youtu.be/S7LsrUcXNhM Robert Neal Marshall graduated from New York University Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in film. Early projects took him to Berlin, Germany for Regina Ziegler Productions. In the mid 1980‘s Marshall worked in the West End of London as Assistant to late producer Richard Armitage on several hit shows, including ME AND MY GIRL starring Emma Thompson & Robert Lindsay at the Adelphi (and on Broadway, opening the Marquis), HIGH SOCIETY starring Natasha Richardson, directed by Richard Eyre, THE ENTERTAINER, and Rowan Atkinson’s one man show A NEW REVUE.   Marshall's credits as Line Producer, Production Manager and 1st Assistant Director include a variety of feature films and shorts. As producer, Marshall’s independent documentaries include MR. OCEAN LINER, about the life and times of maritime historian and author Bill Miller which had its World Premiere aboard Queen Mary 2 and made its NYC premiere at Lincoln Center’s Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center. Robert has enjoyed much time at sea as one of the top-rated Guest Lecturers on board Queen Mary 2 with the Cunard Line’s award-winning Insights® Enrichment Programme.  Marshall is founder and Executive Producer of the growing Columbia Film Festival, now in it’s 4th season and was recently made Managing Director of parent company, Columbia Festival of the Arts, a deeply welcome responsibility considering the industry pandemic hiatus from live production. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1676618/bio https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Neal_Marshall

Gabby found her passion early on. She wanted to do something in writing, but she didn't know that PR work would be the perfect thing for her. Another passion of hers is traveling. From there she connected PR with traveling. She helps to promote all the wonderful things about traveling, in a very authentic way. It is particularly important for her to believe in the thing she was promoting. She had gotten to a point in her life where she decided to start her own consulting company. She wanted the flexibility and the ability to use her time the way she wanted to. Through her struggles with cancer years ago, she learned something valuable. You must try to learn something during a hard time. She believes then that nothing is a total loss. Do not focus so much on the negative, create a new way of doing something. You must take the good with the bad. Two of her major clients are the Princess Cruise Line and The City of Orlando. This year has brought traveling to a hault, which effected both these clients. She speaks about what is to be expected for the next year with traveling and cruises. She believes when we can travel more again, the memories and the time with family and friends will be so much more special and will have more meaning.She shared about her passion and talent. Passion: to share experiences and to have great experiences. Talent: able to communicate the various great experiences with others so they can feel passionate about it tooAbout Gabriella: Gabby has more than 20 years of experience in marketing communications. Her specialties are strategic planning and brand revitalization for travel and tourism accounts. Gabby has created high-profile branding and 360-degree integrated marketing campaigns for the travel, food and beverage, lifestyle and general consumer product industries. She is a natural "idea person" and strategically develops marketing solutions that realize significant ROI for clients. Fully versed in social media applications, she is a master at blending traditional PR tactics with new media strategies to orchestrate impactful integrated campaigns. TV network producers and productions companies turn to Gabby for her limitless ideas and precision broadcast production management. Her client experiences include many top consumer brands including Visit Orlando, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, the Port of Quebec, Amazon Nature Tours, Hands Up Holidays, Impact Destinations, Esperienza, Select Registry, Hostelling International USA, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, Canyon Ranch, Visit Philadelphia, Briggs & Riley, Seaview a Dolce Hotel, ShermansCruise, the Port of Philadelphia and more.Connect with Gabby on social media:https://about.me/gabriella_mcnamarahttps://www.facebook.com/gabby.mcnamarahttps://twitter.com/gabbymachttps://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriella-mcnamara-3506361a/About the Megan: Megan Di Martino is a New York girl deep in the heart of Texas! A lifelong creator of beauty with a serving, mentoring spirit. She has started, scaled, sustained and sold 2 seven figure businesses in the Skin Care-Spa Industry. Her purpose is to build teams that in turn build businesses. In January 2020, her book went to number one on Amazon. In April 2020, her award-winning skin care line, Novita Spa Clinicals, was nominated in the Product Innovation Category, for the Austin Women's Way Awards. Megan is now continuing to speak, write, coach and consult with businesses and individuals to help them reach their dreams, goals and desires. "Novita...New Birth...New Life...Always Something New...That's My Promise."Thanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. 

Cruise News Briefing - December 13, 2020. Another Disney Cruise Line ship makes it to North America. A Cunard ship is apart of an HBO movie. Cunard Line extends pauce in operations through Spring 2021. 

The Titanic sank in the early hours of April 15th, 1912. The luxury cruise liner that some thought of as being “unsinkable” turned out to be very, very sinkable. After smashing into an iceberg on its starboard side, it took less than three hours for the Titanic to become completely submerged, and over 1500 people would be dead. And then the Titanic would remain, undisturbed, on the ocean floor, for over seven decades. So much interesting info to cover today! We’ll look at how the Titanic was designed and built, plus meet some of the people who traveled on it and some of the brave crew that manned the ship in its final moments. We’ll go minute-by-minute through the tragedy in today’s Timesuck Timeline and then we’ll step out and look into some wild conspiracy theories that some people have cooked up over the years to explain the Titanic’s sinking. Did J. P. Morgan sink the Titanic to kill off some millionaire rivals? So much interesting information to dissect on this sea-faring, ahoy-matey, conspiracy-laden edition of Timesuck. Donating $7000 (-ish, exact amount tbd) to the SBP. Founded in 2006 by a couple in St. Bernard Parish, its model is focused on streamlining the recovery process, which includes quickly rebuilding homes and restoring local businesses, and supporting policies that aid long-term recovery. Go to https://sbpusa.org/ to donate, volunteer, or find out more. Watch the Suck on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hJe-MQuM98Y Merch  - https://badmagicmerch.com/   Discord! https://discord.gg/tqzH89v COTC private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cultofthecurious/ For all merch related questions: https://badmagicmerch.com/pages/contact Please rate and subscribe on iTunes and elsewhere and follow the suck on social media!! @timesuckpodcast on IG and http://www.facebook.com/timesuckpodcast Wanna become a Space Lizard? We're over 9500 strong! Click here: https://www.patreon.com/timesuckpodcast  Sign up through Patreon and for $5 a month you get to listen to the Secret Suck, which will drop Thursdays at Noon, PST. You'll also get 20% off of all regular Timesuck merch PLUS access to exclusive Space Lizard merch. You get to vote on two Monday topics each month via the app. And you get the download link for my new comedy album, Feel the Heat. Check the Patreon posts to find out how to download the new album and take advantage of other benefits See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Cruise News Briefing - August 26, 2020. Costa Cruises gets rapid COVID tests for embarking guests. Cunard Line suspends cruises until 2021. Genting Honk Kong works to pay off over $3B in debt. 

Cruise News Briefing - June 10, 2020. Royal Caribbean announced more dry dock delays. Cunard Line cancels more cruises. And Alaska requires COVID testing in order to enter the state. 

You can make the Cunard Line's delicious luxury fruit scones at home. It's easier than you think. | Frommer's

Having the time of your life in beautiful, exotic locales doesn’t seem like a very hard thing to sell, does it? Well, it’s not quite as simple as it sounds, and few know that better than John Chernesky, the Senior Vice President of Sales & Trade Marketing at Princess Cruises & Cunard Line. On this episode of Marketing Trends, John takes us through why it’s so important to sell stories and appeal to people’s emotions when marketing. Plus he discusses some of the biggest wins and surprising trends he’s seen in his years in the cruise industry.  3 Takeaways: Telling stories is the best way to convince people to travel with you   You have to be able to explain a product or experience in order to sell it, so it’s worth the investment to allow key influencers or partners to experience what you want them to sell Personalization in marketing is still a work in progress   --- Marketing Trends podcast is brought to you by Salesforce. Discover marketing built on the world’s number one CRM: Salesforce. Put your customer at the center of every interaction. Automate engagement with each customer. And build your marketing strategy around the entire customer journey. Salesforce. We bring marketing and engagement together. Learn more at salesforce.com/marketing.  To learn more or subscribe to our weekly newsletter, visit MarketingTrends.com.

Ross Kratter is a bass player, tuba player, and composer based in New York. He is equally at home on string bass and electric bass, both fretted and fretless, 4, 5, and 6 string, as well as on tuba. While primarily known as a jazz musician, he is equally comfortable in any and all styles of music. Ross has performed with such notable and varied artists as Joshua Redman, the Drifters, Bob Franceschini, Victor Wooten, Bob Reynolds, Alex Sipiagin, and many more. He was the bass player on the 2019-2020 First National Tour of Bandstand the Musical, the 2018 national tour of A Charlie Brown Christmas Live, and the 2016-2017 national tour of FAME the Musical. He has also served as a Musical Director for P&O Cruises and Queen’s Room Orchestra Leader for Cunard Line. Kratter released his debut album "It’s Time" with his working quartet in October 2018.For more on Ross:https://www.rosskratter.comhttps://facebook.com/rosskratterhttps://facebook.com/rosskratterjazzorchestrahttps://www.instagram.com/rosskratterhttps://www.youtube.com/user/rosskrattermusicSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9JCBNUCRNRVKY&source=url)

In der heutigen Kreuzfahrt-Podcast Folge gibt es die neuesten News aus der Kreuzfahrtwelt. Mitunter geht es um David Garrett den Geigen-Meister der wieder auf Kreuzfahrt mit Queen Mary 2 ist, Tallink Silja, AIDA Cruises, Mein Schiff uvm.

This week we have another special episode because I am recording live from the infamous Queen Mary in Long Beach, California! The Queen Mary’s creation and launch was nothing if not extraordinary and her story is rich with history, elegance and grandeur. From the time her construction began in 1930 in Clydebank, Scotland, the Queen Mary was destined to stand in a class all her own. Despite suffering economic setbacks during the Great Depression, which stalled construction on the ship for several years, Cunard Line spared no expense on building the Queen Mary. In this episode we’ll talk to Queen Mary Commodore Everett about its haunted history and his personal experiences with the QE2’s ghostly guests. And I’ll also speak with Steve Sheldon, Executive Producer of the Queen Mary Dark Harbor experience.    I have said this on my show before but there are so many hotels or other locations that try to deny or hide it and one of the things that I LOVE about the Queen Mary is how they embrace it. I love to hear about the things others have experienced, the nightly ghost tours and I love that you use those stories as the basis for some of the mazes in Dark Harbor! And recently re-opening the most haunted room on the ship to allow brave souls like me to spend the night!! We are going to talk more about that later but I am a definite fan. https://www.queenmary.com   Ghost Magnet Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/Ghost-Magnet-with-Bridget-Marquardt-2480154975336666/   Bridget Marquardt Bridget Marquardt is best known to television audiences and pop-culture connoisseurs as the sweet and brainy star of E! Networks’ wildly popular reality show “The Girls Next Door.” After moving out of the Playboy mansion in January 2009, Marquardt hosted “Bridget’s Sexiest Beaches,” a sixteen-episode series on The Travel Channel in which she traveled the globe searching for the world’s best surf, sand, and sun in countries including Croatia, Jamaica, Thailand, Spain, Australia, and the United States.  @BridgetMarquardt on Instagram @Bridget on Twitter @BridgetMarquardt on Facebook     Lisa Morton - Ghost Reporter Everyday is Halloween to award winning horror author and Ghost Reporter Lisa Morton. She has published four novels, 150 short stories, and three books on the history of Halloween. Her most recent releases include the anthologies Haunted Nights (co-edited with Ellen Datlow) and Ghost Stories: Classic Tales of Horror and Suspense (co-edited with Leslie Klinger), both of which received starred reviews in Publishers Weekly. She lives in the San Fernando Valley, and can be found online at www.lisamorton.com . https://lisamorton.com/zine/   Amazon Link:  https://www.amazon.com/Lisa-Morton/e/B001JRZ8NC%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share       About The Queen Mary.  The Queen Mary’s creation and launch was nothing if not extraordinary and her story is rich with history, elegance and grandeur. From the time her construction began in 1930 in Clydebank, Scotland, the Queen Mary was destined to stand in a class all her own. Despite suffering economic setbacks during the Great Depression, which stalled construction on the ship for several years, Cunard Line spared no expense on building the Queen Mary! On May 27, 1936, the Queen Mary departed from Southampton, England embarking on her maiden voyage. She boasted five dining areas and lounges, two cocktail bars and swimming pools, a grand ballroom, a squash court and even a small hospital. The Queen Mary had set a new benchmark in transatlantic travel, which the rich and famous considered as the only civilized way to travel. She quickly seized the hearts and imaginations of the public on both sides of the Atlantic, representing the spirit of an era known for its elegance, class and style. Since her retirement from the sea as an active liner in 1967, the Queen Mary has never been more popular as an iconic Southern California attraction, hotel, and venue for special events. The ship carried some 2.2 million passengers in peacetime and 810,000 military personnel in the Second World War, but here in Long Beach, an estimated 50 million people have visited. The day the ship was launched in 1934, a well-known English psychic, Lady Mable Fortiscue-Harrison would predict, “The Queen Mary will know her greatest fame and popularity when she never sails another mile or carries another fare-paying passenger.” A compelling insight! For three years after her maiden voyage, the Queen Mary was the grandest ocean liner in the world carrying Hollywood celebrities like Bob Hope and Clark Gable, royalty like the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, and dignitaries like Winston Churchill. During this time she even set a new speed record, which she held for 14 years. But when the Queen Mary docked in New York in September 1939 that would be the last time she would carry civilian passengers for many years. As World War II started, the Queen Mary's transformation into a troopship had begun. She was painted a camouflaged grey color and stripped of her luxurious amenities. Dubbed the "Grey Ghost" because of her stealth and stark color, the Queen Mary was the largest and fastest troopship to sail, capable of transporting as many as 16,000 troops at 30 knots. After the end of WWII, the Queen Mary began a 10-month retrofitting process, which would return the ship to her original glory. On July 21, 1947, the Queen Mary resumed regular passenger service across the Atlantic Ocean, and continued to do so for nearly two more decades. The increasing popularity of air travel helped signal the end of an era for the Queen Mary. By 1965 the entire Cunard fleet was operating at a loss and they decided to retire and sell the legendary Queen Mary. On October 31, 1967, the Queen Mary departed on her final cruise, arriving in Long Beach, California, on December 9, 1967. She has called Southern California her home ever since. The Queen Mary is now a floating Hotel, Attraction and Event & Wedding Venue, home to three world-class restaurants and an icon in Southern California. 

Wir sind mit der Queen Mary 2 von Southampton nach New York gefahren. In dieser Podcast-Episode berichten wir vom "Crossing", sprechen aber vor allem über die Queen Mary 2 und ihre Besonderheiten. Als einziger echter Ocean Liner auf den Weltmeeren hat die Queen Mary 2 eine gewisse Sonderstellung unter den Kreuzfahrtschiffen. Sie verbringt einen großen Teil des Jahres auf der Strecke Southampton - New York und zurück, oft auch zusätzlich mit Verlängerung nach Hamburg und fährt ansonsten eine große Weltreise sowie einzelne Kreuzfahrten zum Beispiel nach Norwegen oder Neuengland. Da die "QM2" speziell für die regelmäßigen Überquerungen des Nordatlantik gebaut ist, auch zu Jahreszeiten mit eher unruhigem Wetter, unterscheidet sie sich nicht nur in ihrer Architektur von anderen Kreuzfahrtschiffen. Auch das Entertainment an Bord ist ein wenig anders. Schließlich gibt es auf sechs Seetagen in Folge mehr Bedarf an Unterhaltung und Abwechslung als auf einer Kreuzfahrt mit fast täglichen Hafenstopps. Wir stellen die Queen Mary 2 in dieser Podcast-Episode im Detail vor, sprechen unter anderem über das sehr elegante Ambiente und den - zumindest abends - ziemlich strengen Dresscode, über Essen und Entertainment und die großzügigen Außenbereiche inklusive umlaufender, breiter Promenade mit Holzboden.

What is it like sailing Cunard's Queen Mary 2. Sharon just returned from a seven-night sailing from New York City to Canada/New England and she talks about her sailing as a first-timer sailing Cunard Line. She discusses what it was like sailing Cunard line and how it differs from the mass market cruise lines that she is used to sailing.  Date: July 28, 2019  Support our sponsor: Audible Get a free audiobook download and a 30-day trial at http://audibletrial.com/cruise.

Our guest today, Steve Smotrys , Director National Accounts Cunard Line will take us onboard Queen Elizabeth to experience no better way the splendor of Alaska with a unique Alaska Experience. Leave the everyday world behind on Cunard to places that will spark your curiosity and sense of adventure to 94 destinations in 38 different countries. Cunard pioneered the concept of world cruising in 1922. We will go back in time to their amazing history, and fast forward to today’s Cunard Line.

If you’re thinking of cruising, there’s a very good chance you’re considering a Carnival cruise. Growing since our founding in 1972, Carnival Cruise Line — "The World’s Most Popular Cruise Line®" — now carries millions of passengers every year. Our newest ship is Carnival Horizon, which debuted in April, and we’re introducing the new Carnival Panorama and the totally transformed Carnival Sunrise setting sail in 2019. Carnival Cruise Line is proud to be part of a family of companies owned by Carnival Corporation, which includes sister lines Princess Cruises, Holland America Line and Cunard Line, among others.   WHAT WE DO   In a nutshell… we’re all about fun vacations at sea and ashore! A Carnival cruise features day and nighttime entertainment like stage shows, musical performances, deck parties, casinos and more. (Like what? Like waterslides!) We invite our guests to come as they are, and we make everyone feel right at home with comfy staterooms, attentive service, casual and elegant dining, plus a variety of bars and gathering places indoors and out. Guests enjoy this unique experience against the backdrop of some of the world’s most beautiful seaports. 1.0.0.20

There are many ways you can leave the everyday world behind. The world is yours to explore today with our guest, Steve Smotrys, Director National Accounts Cunard Line. Find out the difference between a cruise ship and an ocean liner. So many unique experiences only on Cunard Line who has been sailing since 1840 . We will go back in time to their amazing history, and fast forward to today's Cunard Line.

On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we talk about history and hauntings of one of the greatest ships ever to sail the seas, The Queen Mary. Now docked in Long Beach, California and used as a hotel and tourist destination, the RMS Queen Mary has had an interesting past and has undergo many transformations before she became the haunted Grand Dame of the seas that she is today. Built in 1930, the construction of the ship was fraught with problems. There was a Great Depression going on, so the company went broke as she was being built. After a few years in dry dock, the Cunard Line who was building her asked the British Government for help. They did, and after forcing some corporate mergers, the Queen Mary and her sister ship were both completed. The Queen Mary was the fastest ship on the seas for several years, and was larger than the Titanic. She was a passenger and mail liner from England to the US for years, until the break of World War Two. When the war broke out, she was retrofitted from a luxury liner to a troop transport and would regularly take as many as 15,000 seamen from Australia to England to help in the war. Known as the Gray Ghost, she set a record for the most people ever moved on one cruise that she still holds to this day. The Queen Mary was so fast that Nazi U-Boats couldn’t catch her; indeed, she was so fast, she once cut another ship in half by sailing right through and cutting it in half! Once the war ended, she ran for several more years until being purchased by the city of Long Beach as a tourist attraction, which she still is today. One of the major draws to this ship now is the haunting. Time Magazine ranks The Queen Mary as one of the top ten most haunted places on earth. There are horrifying occurrences that happen in Suite B340 (which got so bad, they quit letting passengers stay there for years). There are hauntings of both pools on the ship. There is an eerie Lady in White who dances to a silent orchestra. There is the little girl with a teddy bear, the crying baby in the nursery, and the man who was cut in half by Door 13. The hauntings used to be a secret kept by the staff since their knowledge would make people not want to stay there. Now, however, it is a draw, and even though they play it up for business, the history of the ship suggests there is something to the tales of terror from within her decks.

For 177 years Cunard Line’s three Queens- Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, and Queen Elizabeth have voyaged the world on epic sailings. Our guest today is Steve Smotrys, Director of Sales, National Accounts for the Award winning Cunard Line to tell us about all the unique experiences, only on Cunard. Want to know the difference between an Ocean Liner and Cruise Ship? You won’t want to miss the history and the present of the Cunard Line as we follow their iconic journey.

This week's guest is Steve Smotrys at Cunard.

PANEL DISCUSSION | BRITISH LIBRARY, LONDON | 24.04.17 PANEL: Professor Sir Hew Strachan (Chair) | Professor Phillips O'Brien | Dr Alice Kelly CONTEXT Throughout the First World War, peace negotiations were conducted alongside visceral military conflict. But in December 1916, with President Wilson's attempt to arbitrate, the serious push for peace began. DISCUSSION SIR HEW STRACHAN (Professor of International Relations, University of St Andrews), PHILLIPS O'BRIEN (Professor of Strategic Studies, University of St Andrews), and DR ALICE KELLY (Rt Hon Vere Sidney Tudor Harmsworth Postdoctoral Research Fellow on the History of the United States and WW1) on the US vision for peace and a new world order, including: (1) the US/British relationship, in particular, the contention that it was British propaganda that brought the US into the war in 1917, and the subsequent British missions to the US led by Foreign Secretary Arthur Balfour and the press baron, Lord Northcliffe; (2) how President Wilson's peace initiative shaped the remainder of the war and influenced the terms of the ultimate peace; and (3) the legacy of the US vision for peace and a new world order in WW1 across the long 20th century. HOW THE PEACE BROKER TURNED BELLIGERENT On 1 May 1915, RMS Lusitania left New York bound for Liverpool. Aboard were 1,959 passengers and crew. Only 764 would survive the voyage. On 7 May 1915, as she rounded the south coast of Ireland, German U-boat 20 torpedoed and sank the pride of the Cunard Line in just 18 minutes. Among the dead were 123 Americans. That evening, as the news broke, Colonel Edward House, President Woodrow Wilson's right-hand man, was dining with US Ambassador Walter Hines Page in London. ‘We shall be at war within a month', House declared. But Wilson, holding fast to his vision for peace, refused to be provoked and it was not until almost two years later, in April 1917, that the US finally entered the war. By then, Wilson's attempt to arbitrate in December 1916 had failed and German provocation could no longer be ignored. Germany was waging unrestricted U-boat warfare and the Zimmerman telegram had exposed German attempts to foment war between Mexico and the US. If the US wanted to secure peace, it would have to enter the war. The peace broker had finally turned belligerent. AUDIO CLIPS from ChromeRadio's podcast drama, ENTER THE PEACE BROKER by Martyn Wade, will illustrate the panel discussion. Based on contemporary diaries, letters and newspaper reports, the drama brings alive America's journey into WW1, a compelling story of duplicity and diplomatic intrigue. Made with the support of the ROTHERMERE FOUNDATION, the production includes a selection of WW1 songs arranged and performed by mezzo-soprano JESSICA WALKER with JAMES HOLMES on piano. PRODUCTION | ChromeRadio in partnership with the ECCLES CENTRE FOR AMERICAN STUDIES at the BRITISH LIBRARY | Producer - Catriona Oliphant | Post-production - Chris Sharp.

Sarah shares her six-night Western Caribbean cruise review aboard Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Vista from Miami. This Caribbean sailing went to Cozumel, Ocho Rios, and Grand Cayman. This was Sarah's first time cruising in three years.  Tommy Casabona from the Always Be Book Podcast weighs in on cruisers complaining about itinerary changes due to the recent hurricanes.  Sherry Kennedy has cruise news:  Key West reopens since Hurricane Irma  Carnival Fascination is temporarily repositioning to Florida  Cunard Line is ordering new cruise ship  NCL donates money to hurricane relief  Listener question on cruise prices during hurricane season.  Comments or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net 

WWI Centennial News SPECIAL This is another special feature presentation of the WW1 Centennial News Podcast. Welcome to PART II of  “In Sacrifice for Liberty and Peace”. This two part special is an adaptation from a live staged event the Commission produced on the April 6, 2017 centennial of America’s entry into: “ war that changed the world”. Edward Bilous as the artistic director, and Chris Christopher as the US WW1 Centennial Commission’s executive producer pulled together an amazing group of artists, historians musician, actors, and others for a live performance staged at the National WWI Museum and Memorial  in Kansas City to an audience of over 3,000 attendees. For this 2-part special we have excerpted key moments from the story that unfolds, the music that was performed and the readings from a cast of amazing actors, orators, musicians and other luminaries. In Part 1 we examined the great debate in America about getting into the war, and today, in Part 2, we present how events overtook the debate and as America declared its entry into WW1.----more---- Talent Credits This podcast was adapted from the live event In Sacrifice for Liberty and Peace: Centennial Commemoration of the US entry into WWI Credits for the live event include: Edward Bilous Artistic Director John Rensenhouse Narrator Michelle DiBucci Music Director Sarah Outhwaite Video Designer   Carlos Murillo Script and Adaptation Greg Kalember Music Producer, Mix Engineer, Sound Design   Portia Kamons Executive Artistic Producer For Virtua Creative Shelby Rose Producer, Media and Special Events For Virtua Creative   Dale Morehouse Speaker   Carla Noack Speaker   David Paul Pre-Recorded Speaker   Janith English Principal Chief of the Wyandot Nation of Kansas   Sergeant Debra Kay Mooney Choctaw Nation   Col. Gerald York Grandson of Sergeant Alvin C. York   Deborah York Great-Granddaughter of Sergeant Alvin C. York   Noble Sissle Jr. Son of Noble Sissle   Featuring Musical Performances by 1st Infantry Division Band Michael Baden John Brancy Francesco Centano Billy Cliff Peter Dugan Ramona Dunlap Lisa Fisher Samantha Gossard Adam Holthus Christopher T. McLaurin Chrisi Poland Aaron Redburn Reuben Allen Matt Rombaum Alan Schwartz Yang Thou Charles Yang Alla Wijnands Bram Wijnands   Cast (In Alphabetical Order) Freddy Acevedo Yetunde Felix-Ukwu Jason Francescon Khalif Gillett Emilie Karas Chelsea Kisner Christopher Lyman Marianne McKenzie Victor Raider-Wexler   Artillery Master Charles B. Wood MEDIA CREDITS National World War I Museum and Memorial:  TheWorldWar.org Library of Congress: LOC.gov New York Public Library: DigitalCollections.nypl.org National Archives: Archives.gov National Historic Geographic Information System: NHGIS.org State Library of New South Wales: SL.nsw.gov.au Imperial War Museums: IWM.org.uk National Museum of African American History and Culture: NMAAHC.si.edu The Sergeant York Patriotic Foundation and the York Family: SgtYork.org Australian War Memorial: AWM.gov.au National Media Museum: NationalMediaMuseum.org.uk Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library Archive: WoodrowWilson.org Mathers Museum of World Culture: Mathers.indiana.edu Front Page Courtesy of The New York Times Company   PODCAST   THEO MAYERWW1 Centennial News is brought to you by the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission and the Pritzker Military Museum and Library. I’m Theo Mayer - the Chief Technologist for the Commission and your host. Before we get into the main part of the show - - Let me try to set it up: [SOUND EFFECT - WAYBACK MACHINE] We have gone back in time to January 1917. Late last year, in 1916, Woodrow Wilson ran for president under the slogan “He Kept us Out Of War” and “America First” and he won - by a slim margin. In Western  Europe, Eastern Europe, the middle east and other areas around the world -  All tied together by colonial imperialism - the war rages on! NARRATOR Not long after the election of 1916, events would unfold at a rapid pace, until the United States reached a tipping point where isolationism could no longer be an option. January 19, 1917 – Arthur Zimmerman, Foreign Secretary of the German Empire, sent a telegram to German Ambassador to Mexico, proposing an alliance between Germany and Mexico in the event of US entry into the War. ZIMMERMAN "We intend to begin on the first of February unrestricted submarine warfare. We shall endeavor in spite of this to keep the United States of America neutral. In the event of this not succeeding, we make Mexico a proposal of alliance... make war together, make peace together... and an understanding... that Mexico is to reconquer the lost territory in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.... You will inform the President of the above... as soon as the outbreak of war with the United States of America is certain...." NARRATOR The British Admiralty, which had cracked German diplomatic cipher systems, decoded the message within hours. Seeking to influence the American government, the British provided the Americans a copy of the telegram. On the 28t h  of February, President Wilson released the telegram to the press. The appearance of the news nationwide on March 1s t  galvanized American support for entry into the war. January 31, 1917, Robert Lansing, Secretary of State, received a note from the German Ambassador to the United States. GERMAN AMBASSADOR A new situation has... been created which forces Germany to new decisions.... England is using her naval power for a criminal attempt to force Germany into submission by starvation. In brutal contempt of international law, the... powers led by England..., by ruthless pressure, compel neutral countries either to altogether forego every trade not agreeable to the Entente Powers, or to limit it according to their arbitrary decrees. From February 1, 1917, sea traffic will be stopped with every available weapon and without further notice.... NARRATOR This message from the German Ambassador directly contravened the German guarantee to Wilson   that ended unrestricted submarine warfare following the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915. Coupled with the Zimmerman telegram, Germany’s renewed aggression decisively changed American attitudes about the war.    On February 3, 1917, the United States formally ended diplomatic relations with Imperial Germany. On February 25, 1917, the Cunard Line ship Laconia was struck by German Torpedoes. Floyd Gibbons, an American correspondent for the Chicago Tribune, was on board and lived to describe the scene: FLOYD GIBBONS At 10:30 p.m., there was a muffled noise. Five sharp blasts – the signal to abandon. We walked hurriedly down the corridor ... to the lounge which was amidships. We moved fast but there was no crowding and no panic. ...we looked down the slanting side of the ship and noticed ... her water line ... was a number of feet above the waves. ... the lifeboats... rested against the side of the ship.... I could see that we were going to have difficulty in the descent to the water. ‘Lower away!’ someone gave the order and we started downward ... toward the seemingly hungry... swells. The stern of the boat was down; the bow up, leaving us at an angle of about 45 degrees.... The tiers of lights dimmed slowly from white to yellow, then to red, and nothing was left but the murky mourning of the night..... The ship sank rapidly at the stern until at last its nose stood straight in the air. Then it slid silently down and out of sight.... NARRATOR Austin Y. Hoy, a Chicago machinery company executive working in London, cabled President Woodrow Wilson after the sinking of the LACONIA: AUSTIN HOY My beloved mother and sister, passengers on the LACONIA, have been foully murdered.... I call upon my government to preserve its citizens’ self-respect and save others of my countrymen from such deep grief as I now feel. I am of military age, able to fight. If my country can use me against these brutal assassins, I am at its call. If it stultifies my manhood and my nation’s by remaining passive under outrage, I shall seek a man’s chance under another flag. NARRATOR Events abroad also served to tip American opinion. The fall of the Russian Tsar's regime on March 15, 1917 resulted in a greater moral clarity for the Allied cause: the war was now a struggle of democratic nations against autocratic empires. Despite the passions aroused by the Zimmerman telegram and the resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare, Wilson himself had no personal desire to bring the US into conflict in Europe. Wilson told a journalist off the record: WILSON If there is any alternative, for God’s sake, let’s take it! NARRATOR March 20. Wilson confers with his cabinet. They unanimously vote for War. March 21. Wilson calls Congress into special session for April the 2n  d . On the evening of April the second, 1917, President Wilson addresses a joint session of Congress asking for a Declaration of War. WILSON “While we do these momentous things, let us make very clear to all the world what our motives are. Our object, now as then, is to vindicate the principles of peace and justice as against selfish and autocratic power. Neutrality is no longer feasible or desirable where the peace of the world is involved and the freedom of its peoples, and the menace to that peace and freedom lies in the existence of autocratic governments. We have seen the last of neutrality. We are at the beginning of an age in which it will be insisted that the same standards of conduct and of responsibility for wrong done shall be observed among nations and their governments that are observed among the individual citizens of civilized states.” NARRATOR The Congress rose to its feet and applauded enthusiastically. Cheering crowds lined the streets as Wilson departed from the Capitol. As author Byron Farwell wrote: FARWELL QUOTE It was the greatest speech of Wilson’s life. At about 10:00, when the president had returned to the White House, he and his wife had dinner with friends, after which Wilson wandered into the empty cabinet room. His secretary, Joseph Tumulty, found him there: ‘Think what they were applauding,’ he said to Tumulty. ‘My message today was a message of death for our young men. How strange it seems to applaud that.’ He put his head down on the table in the Cabinet Room, and sobbed.’ NARRATOR Still, in the face of aggression, there were voices of opposition. Arkansas Senator George Norris: SENATOR NORRIS Belligerency would benefit only the class of people who will be made prosperous should we become entangled in the present war, who have already made millions..., and who will make hundreds of millions more if we get into the war. To whom does the war bring prosperity? Not to the soldier. Not to the broken hearted widow. Not to the mother who weeps at the death of her brave boy.... I feel that we are about to put the dollar sign on the American Flag.” NARRATOR The Senate passed the War Resolution with only three Republicans and three Democrats opposed. The House voted 373 for, with 50 opposed. Jeanette Rankin, the first woman to serve in Congress, and the lone female Representative, voted against the resolution. The approved Declaration of War was sent to President Wilson on April 6, 1917. At 1pm that day he signed: “Approved 6 April, 1917, Woodrow Wilson.”   Tolling of the bells 19 gun canon salute   DEBORAH YORK As the country mobilized, we leave you with the voices of two soldiers: PERSHING Major General John J. Pershing to President Woodrow Wilson, April 10, 1917:  “Dear Mr. President: As an officer of the army, may I not extend to you, as Commander-in-Chief of the armies, my sincere congratulations upon your soul-stirring patriotic address to Congress on April 2d. Your strong stand for the right will be an inspiration to humanity everywhere, but especially to the citizens of the Republic. It arouses in the breast of every soldier feelings of the deepest admiration for their leader. I am exultant that my life has been spent as a soldier, in camp and field, that I may now the more worthily and more intelligently serve my country and you. With great respect, Your obedient servant, JOHN J. PERSHING Major General, U.S. Army DEBORAH YORK And from the diary of Sergeant York serialized in  Liberty magazine in 1927: SERGEANT YORK I had no time to bother much about a lot of foreigners quarrelling and killing each other over in Europe. I just wanted to be left alone to live in peace and love. I wasn’t planning my life any other way. ... I figured that if some people in the Wolf River Valley were quarrelling... it wasn’t any of my business to go and interfere, and Europe was much further away.... I never dreamed we’d go over there to fight. So I didn’t pay much attention to it. I didn’t let it bother me until I received from the post office a little red card telling me to register for the draft. That’s how the war came to me, in the midst of all my peace and happiness and dreams, which I felt all along were too good to be true, and just couldn’t last.” THEO MAYER In the meantime, the popular music of the time begins to address the American soldier, his image and his place in the world. IF HE CAN FIGHT LIKE HE CAN LOVE, GOOD NIGHT, GERMANY! If he can fight like he can love, Oh what a soldier boy he’ll be! If he’s just have as good in the trench As he was in the park or on a bench,   Then ev’ry Hun had better run And find a great big linden tree I know he’ll be a hero ‘over there’ ‘Cause he’s a bear in any Morris chair And if he fights like he can love Why, then it’s goodnight, Germany!   Verse 2 Ev’ry single day all the papers say, Mary’s beau is, oh, so brave With his little gun, chasing ev’ry Hun He has taught them to behave Little Mary proudly shakes her head, And says, “Do you remember what I said?”   Chorus If he can fight like he can love, Oh what a soldier boy he’ll be! If he’s just have as good in the trench As he was in the park or on a bench, Then ev’ry Hun had better run And find a great big linden tree I know he’ll be a hero ‘over there’ ‘Cause he’s a bear in any Morris chair And if he fights like he can love Why, then it’s goodnight, Germany! ANNOUNCER I Have A Rendezvous With Death (POEM: No Music or Sound) I have a rendezvous with Death At some disputed barricade, When Spring comes back with rustling shade And apple-blossoms fill the air— I have a rendezvous with Death When Spring brings back blue days and fair. It may be he shall take my hand And lead me into his dark land And close my eyes and quench my breath— It may be I shall pass him still. I have a rendezvous with Death On some scarred slope of battered hill, When Spring comes round again this year And the first meadow-flowers appear. God knows ‘twere better to be deep Pillowed in silk and scented down, Where love throbs out in blissful sleep, Pulse nigh to pulse, and breath to breath, Where hushed awakenings are dear... But I’ve a rendezvous with Death At midnight in some flaming town, When Spring trips north again this year, And I to my pledged word am true, I shall not fail that rendezvous. THEO MAYER And so America goes to war and takes her place on the world stage. Nothing would be same again as the country heads into the most rapid and profound transformation of her young existence. World War 1 Centennial news is here to tell you the story - We will explore WW1 Centennial News THEN - what was happening 100 years ago this week. And we will explore WW1 Centennial News NOW - what is happening today with the centennial commemoration of the war that changed the world. And so it begins [MUSIC] That was Part 2 of our special feature presentation of “In Sacrifice for Liberty and Peace” our 2-part special of America’s reluctant entry into World War 1. The US World War One Centennial Commission was created by Congress to honor, commemorate and educate about WW1. Our programs are to-- inspire a national conversation and awareness about WW1; Our podcast and these specials are a part of that endeavor We are bringing the lessons of the 100 years ago into today's classrooms; We are helping to restore WW1 memorials in communities of all sizes across our country; and of course we are building America’s National WW1 Memorial in Washington DC.   If you like the work we are doing, please support it with a tax deductible donation at ww1cc.org/donate - all lower case Or if you are on your smartphone text  the word: WW1 to 41444. that's the letters ww the number 1 texted to 41444. Any amount is appreciated.   We want to thank commission’s founding sponsor the Pritzker Military Museum and Library for their support. The podcast can be found on our website at ww1cc.org/cn   on  iTunes and google play ww1 Centennial News. Our twitter and instagram handles are both @ww1cc and we are on facebook @ww1centennial. Thanks for listening to this special presentation of WW1 Centennial News… A full list of the many talented people who contributed to this production is in the podcast notes.   [OVER THERE]   So long.

Miss D and Lars discuss his start in Sweden studying under Carl Malmsten before going to America. There he fled from the draft, went to London, and worked under Gaby Schreiber, working to design the Cunard Line’s new cruise ship suites. After that, he started working for his friends, designing homes all over the world, meeting his wife, Nadine Kalachnikoff, and moving to Washington DC. They cover his life with his family, many fantastic travels, and books, including his latest, Lars Bolander: Interior Design and Inspiration, which is available now. http://www.LarsBolander.comMiss D's Luna Si - Full Playlist soundcloud.com/user-713838141-902043381/sets/miss-ds-luna-si

Watch as Cunard Line remasters its flagship Queen Mary 2 ocean liner in drydock before relaunching.

Jason joins us to share his transatlantic crossing experience aboard the Queen Mary 2, which was recently remastered and remodeled to the tune of over $100-million. Hear this detailed and comprehensive review of the Queen Mary 2.  Cruise Guy has cruise news on: NCL celebrates 50 years  Cruise TV programming coming to Saturday morning TV  Celebrity Solstice getting refurb Carnival announced two new ships for China market Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net  Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

Cunard Line is set to redesign its Queen Mary 2 flagship during an extensive 25-day dry-dock refurbishment starting on May 27, 2016, and its new design inspiration is coming from the original Queen Mary ocean liner before her as illustrated in this video.

Rick joins us to give a comprehensive review of his Queen Victoria sailing in the Med. He goes into detail about what makes the ship the Queen Victoria so different, how the experience was and what keeps him sailing Cunard Line time after time.  Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net  Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

Immer mehr Reedereien führen besonders auf den ganz großen Kreuzfahrtschiffen exklusive Luxus-Bereiche ein, die entweder nur gegen Bezahlung zugänglich sind oder gleich komplett nur für Passagiere in teuren Suiten reserviert sind. In dieser Folge des cruisetricks.de-Kreuzfahrt-Podcasts diskutieren wie die Vorzüge und Nachteile von Suiten-Komplexen und exklusiven VIP-Bereichen auf Kreuzfahrtschiffen. "Schiff im Schiff" wird das Konzept gerne genannt: Bei MSC ist es der "MSC Yacht Club", bei Norwegian Cruise Line "The Haven" und in Abstufungen gibt es Ähnliches auch bei Cunard Line. Gemeinsam ist diesen Konzepten, dass nur Passagiere ab einer bestimmten, gehobenen Kabinenkategorie Zugang zu den exklusiven Pools, Sonnendecks und Restaurants in diesen Suiten-Bereichen haben. Bei anderen Reedereien wie beispielsweise bei Celebrity Cruises haben Passagiere bestimmter Suite-Kategorien eigene Restaurants und Lounges, abgetrennte Frühstücks-Bereiche, Butlerservice und viele mehr. Wir diskutieren im Podcast die Vorzüge dieser Luxus-Optionen auf Massenmarkt-

Ein Anlauf der Queen Mary 2 in Hamburg ist jedes Mal ein Großereignis, das Flaggschiff der Cunard Line umweht fast schon so etwas wie ein Mythos. Zurück von einer Kurzreise auf der Queen Mary 2 von Southampton nach Hamburg unterhalten wir uns in Folge 7 des cruisetricks.de Kreuzfahrt-Podcasts über die Queen Mary 2. Auf die Queen Mary 2 haben wir unsere etwas eigene Sicht. Nur so viel sei vorweggenommen: Wir riskieren die "Majestätsbeleidugung", denn wir fanden längst nicht alles nur gut auf dem Cunard-Schiff. Etwas ganz Besonderes ist die QM2 aber trotzdem. Was uns gefallen hat und was weniger, darüber sprechen wir im Podcast ausführlich. Also gleich mal reinhören - und gerne auch hier via Kommentar mitdiskutieren. Nebenbei kommt auch das Thema Pod-Antrieb vs. feststehende Schiffsschraube zur Sprache. Wir diskutieren über Vibrationen, Manövrierfähigkeit, Vor- und Nachteile der beiden Antriebsformen. Das zweite Schwerpunkt-Thema in dieser Folge: Der Flieger hat Verspätung oder man kommt zu spät zurück vom Landgang ... Was passiert eigentlich, wenn man das Kreuzfahrtschiff verpasst? Tipps und Strategien, wie man auf der sicheren Seite ist.

  Some better events of 2004 with some pics to come.   SpaceShipOne is a suborbital air-launched spaceplane that completed the first manned private spaceflight in 2004. That same year, it won the US$10 million Ansari X Prize and was immediately retired from active service. Itsmother ship was named "White Knight". Both craft were developed and flown by Mojave Aerospace Ventures, which was a joint venture between Paul Allenand Scaled Composites, Burt Rutan's aviation company. Allen provided the funding of approximately US$25 million.       8 Sung-Chih Road, Hsin-Yi DistrictTaipei Taiwan   Status: built Construction Dates   Began 1998   Finished 2004 Floor Count 101 Basement Floors 5 Floor Area 412,500 m² Building Uses  - office  - communication  - conference  - library  - observation  - restaurant  - retail  - fitness center Structural Types  - highrise  - tuned mass damper  - pole Architectural Style  - pagoda style Materials  - glass  - steel   Heights   Value   Source / Comments       Spire   1667 ft                   Roof   1470 ft   Architect plans               Top floor   1437 ft   Architect plans     101st floor, Observation deck (inside)         Floor 91   1282 ft   Architect plans     Observation deck (outside)         Floor 89   1254 ft   Architect plans     Observation deck (inside)         Floor 86   1213 ft   Architect plans     Club house         Floor 12   207 ft         Podium roof (highest point)         Floor 6   124 ft         Podium main roof         Ground level   0 ft                   Sea level   -4 ft                   Floor b5   -103 ft               Queen Mary    RMS Queen Mary 2 is a transatlantic ocean liner. She was the first major ocean liner built since Queen Elizabeth 2 in 1969, the vessel she succeeded as flagship of the Cunard Line. The new ship was named Queen Mary 2 by Queen Elizabeth II in 2004 after the firstRMS Queen Mary, completed in 1936. Queen Mary was in turn named after Mary of Teck, consort of King George V. With the retirement ofQueen Elizabeth 2 from active duty in 2008, Queen Mary 2 is the only transatlantic ocean liner in line service between Southampton andNew York, which operates for part of each year. The ship is also used for cruising, including an annual world cruise.[9]                                              

Welecome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 233 Over the past seven years at the end of every interview I have asked "what two issues would you fix and why" or some close variant of that question.  In that question each of my interviewees has left thier own mark on how I think about software process and measurment.  Over the next three weeks I am going to share three of the most popular responses from each of the last three years.   Today we begin with three segments from 2012 SPaMCAST 202 - David Marquet, Turn the Ship Around!, Agile and TesTrek PreviewsSPaMCAST 180 - Johanna Rothman, Transparency and TrustSPaMCAST 200 - Gottesdiener, Gorman, Discover to Deliver, Agile Product Planning I have also included an entry from the Daily Process Thoughts titled "Transatlantic Crossing."  Daily Process Thoughts: Transatlantic Crossing, January 30, 2013 Last year my wife took a transatlantic cruise on the Queen Mary II (Southampton to New York City) with her cousin. The crossing was made on the 100th anniversary of the the sinking of the Titanic and followed the same basic path. While the trip on Barb’s part was last second to fill in for another traveler,  the planning required  by the Cunard Line to make the crossing and meet the needs of a demanding contingent of guests is awe inspiring. By the way it is hard to conceive of what 14 tons of meat would look like piled up on the dock waiting for the ship to be loaded. Any significant mistake in planning could not only jeopardize the revenues of the Cunard Line but also potentially safety of the crew and guests.  Just think of the riot that might happen if there was no milk for people’s coffee! Planning any project requires balancing flexibility so that change can be accommodated and looking forward in an attempt to avoid risk. Barb had to rearrange a number of projects to take advantage of the opportunity. Barb’s planning techniques had to be extremely flexible. Cunard’s planning techniques did not have to be as flexible to deal with the one passenger being switched for another but it did have to show some flexibility. Agile uses techniques that include backlogs, short iterations, feedback loops and re-planning to address in a focus on flexibility and risk avoidance. Other techniques can be leveraged based on your organizations culture however regardless of how you “do it” planning is needed to increase the chances of making the crossing safely. Organizational process improvement programs might not require a plan that calls for 2.5 tons of rice but like a transatlantic crossing you will need to know where you are headed, have a good compass and know when to change direction. The Daily Process Thoughts is my project designed to deliver a quick daily idea, thought or simple smile to help you become a better change agent. Each day you will get piece of thought provoking text and a picture or hand drawn chart to illustrate the idea being presented. The goal is to deliver every day; rain or shine, in sickness or in health or for better or worse! Check it out at www.tcagley.wordpress.com.  Shameless Ad for my book!  Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." NOW AVAILABLE IN CHINESE!  Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email:  spamcastinfo@gmail.comVoicemail:  +1-206-888-6111Website: www.spamcast.netTwitter: www.twitter.com/tcagleyFacebook:  http://bit.ly/16fBWV One more thing!  Help support the SPaMCAST by reviewing and rating the Software Process and Measurement Cast on ITunes!  It helps people find the cast.  Next: In the next SPaMCAST I will continue with the vacation format with excerpts from 2011.

Andrew Crow is a senior experience designer, trainer, and speaker at Adaptive Path. He has a passion for developing innovative design solutions for customers' needs.Initially a print and web designer, Andrew moved into information architecture and interaction design to promote holistic user experiences to corporate clients. Andrew has over 12 years of design, technical, and strategic experience in the technology industry.Before joining Adaptive Path, Andrew managed the web and user experience team at Princess Cruises where he led the development of an entirely new online booking system, e-ticket solution, and online branding and marketing initiatives. Prior to that, he worked with element18 and Interfocus Advertising in Los Angeles.Continually obsessed with the latest technologies in the mobile and gaming space, Andrew advises on the design of Palm, Windows Mobile and iPhone applications, social networking, and collaboration software. He is an advocate of ubiquitous computing, and approaches projects with a desire to ensure that the experience of the device fits into the overall product strategy.Past clients and employers include Ameriprise, MyRide.com, Cunard Line, ICTV, ILIO Entertainment, Millimeter Magazine, Princess Cruises, and Second Life.Andrew is a member of American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), Interaction Design Association (IxDA), and the Information Architecture Institute (IAI).We spoke to Andrew in San Francisco at the Adaptive Path Conference in April 2008.Visit Andrew's Personal Site: http://www.concretebrain.com/

Andrew Crow is a senior experience designer, trainer, and speaker at Adaptive Path. He has a passion for developing innovative design solutions for customers' needs.Initially a print and web designer, Andrew moved into information architecture and interaction design to promote holistic user experiences to corporate clients. Andrew has over 12 years of design, technical, and strategic experience in the technology industry.Before joining Adaptive Path, Andrew managed the web and user experience team at Princess Cruises where he led the development of an entirely new online booking system, e-ticket solution, and online branding and marketing initiatives. Prior to that, he worked with element18 and Interfocus Advertising in Los Angeles.Continually obsessed with the latest technologies in the mobile and gaming space, Andrew advises on the design of Palm, Windows Mobile and iPhone applications, social networking, and collaboration software. He is an advocate of ubiquitous computing, and approaches projects with a desire to ensure that the experience of the device fits into the overall product strategy.Past clients and employers include Ameriprise, MyRide.com, Cunard Line, ICTV, ILIO Entertainment, Millimeter Magazine, Princess Cruises, and Second Life.Andrew is a member of American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), Interaction Design Association (IxDA), and the Information Architecture Institute (IAI).We spoke to Andrew in San Francisco at the Adaptive Path Conference in April 2008.Visit Andrew's Personal Site: http://www.concretebrain.com/

Andrew Crow is a senior experience designer, trainer, and speaker at Adaptive Path. He has a passion for developing innovative design solutions for customers' needs.Initially a print and web designer, Andrew moved into information architecture and interaction design to promote holistic user experiences to corporate clients. Andrew has over 12 years of design, technical, and strategic experience in the technology industry.Before joining Adaptive Path, Andrew managed the web and user experience team at Princess Cruises where he led the development of an entirely new online booking system, e-ticket solution, and online branding and marketing initiatives. Prior to that, he worked with element18 and Interfocus Advertising in Los Angeles.Continually obsessed with the latest technologies in the mobile and gaming space, Andrew advises on the design of Palm, Windows Mobile and iPhone applications, social networking, and collaboration software. He is an advocate of ubiquitous computing, and approaches projects with a desire to ensure that the experience of the device fits into the overall product strategy.Past clients and employers include Ameriprise, MyRide.com, Cunard Line, ICTV, ILIO Entertainment, Millimeter Magazine, Princess Cruises, and Second Life.Andrew is a member of American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), Interaction Design Association (IxDA), and the Information Architecture Institute (IAI).We spoke to Andrew in San Francisco at the Adaptive Path Conference in April 2008.Visit Andrew's Personal Site: http://www.concretebrain.com/