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Viva Cruises Names Ghannadian, Weldon to North America Sales Roles
Ghannadian brings more than twenty-two years in cruise and tourism, while Weldon most recently was director of national, key and strategic accounts at Hurtigruten Expeditions.
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Holland America Line
Nicko Cancels Vasco da Gama Norway Sailing as Repairs Continue
The pulled 14-night itinerary included calls at Hammerfest, Alesund and Bergen, while booked guests are being offered alternative cruises or full refunds.
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Ellen Kennedy to Retire as Port Everglades Names Successor
Kennedy cited the COVID-19 restart as a proud moment; Celebrity Edge sailed June 26, 2021, as the first oceangoing cruise ship from a U.S. port in 15 months.
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Paul Ludlow to Become Cunard President in Carnival UK Restructure
The changes consolidate oversight across P&O Cruises’ seven ships and Cunard’s four Queens, while formal consultation will shape team structures.
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Atlas Ocean Voyages Seeks New Florida Headquarters Amid Expansion
Ferreira said he was on site at a recently renovated century-old art deco property in Fort Lauderdale, but Atlas has not named the site or a relocation timetable.
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HX Expeditions Names Katie Hale First Artist in Residence
Hale’s novel “The Edge of Solitude” was inspired by an HX voyage to Antarctica. Planned sessions include “Writing the Arctic” and “Quiet Writing” hours.
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Jeremy Dunn Named CEO of Greater Victoria Harbour Authority
Dunn joins from the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority, whose Ontario network handled 11.46 million metric tonnes of cargo and 676 vessels in 2024.
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Aurora Expeditions' U.S. Bookings Rise 37% for Antarctic Season
Aurora said the season was its largest Antarctic program to date, spanning thirty voyages and an estimated eight hundred nineteen landings. North American travelers accounted for one in three expeditioners.
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival to Sell Limited-Edition Bulleit Bourbon on 14 Ships
The barrel was selected in January by Starboard’s Lisa Bauer and Carnival’s Christine Duffy at Starboard’s Unleash the Potential Summit.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Frank Del Rio Sues Norwegian Cruise Line Over $8M Retirement Deal
Del Rio alleges retirement talks began aboard Norwegian Prima in Venice and continued in Iceland, before a signed agreement covered 10 quarters instead of 18.
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Polar Latitudes Expeditions Names Filip Werne Hermann CEO
Founder and board member John McKeon said Hermann’s vision for Polar Latitudes’ future gave the board confidence in the appointment.
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HX Expeditions Appoints Cinzia Amadio Global Marketing SVP
The London-based cruise line announced the appointment May 22, saying Amadio will report directly to chief executive Gebhard Rainer and lead marketing worldwide.