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Barcelona Mayor Seeks to Double Short-Stay Cruise Passenger Fee
A University of Barcelona study estimated 2024 cruise tourism generated about €1.2 billion in Catalonia and supported more than 9,500 jobs.
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MSC Cruises Plans Seven-Ship North America Deployment in 2028
The 2028 itineraries include overnight calls at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve and Sandy Cay’s debut nearby, with five beaches and tender access from ships docked at Ocean Cay.
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MSC Cruises, Eni Validate Pure HVO Fuel in Ship Engine Trial
Enilive says its marine hydrogenated vegetable oil diesel is available in Genoa, Ravenna and Venice, with delivery from terminal to vessel by barge.
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Expedia Cruises Targets 2,400 New Consultants in 2026
The April 11 to 18 program sailed aboard MSC World America and included a day at Ocean Cay, plus recognition for more than 100 Diamond Level consultants.
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MSC Cruise Ships Post Verified Methane Slip Below FuelEU Default
MSC World Europa and MSC Euribia posted independently verified methane slip values of 1.67 percent and 1.48 percent, below FuelEU Maritime's default value.
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MSC World Asia Adds Family Entertainment for Mediterranean Debut
MSC is leaning into the cruise industry’s race for multigenerational travelers, turning bigger ships into self-contained resorts built around family time.
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MSC Euribia Takes Suez Route to Keep Kiel Sailing on Schedule
MSC’s choice underscores how cruise lines are cautiously testing the Suez route again, balancing Red Sea risk against the cost and disruption of sailing around Africa.
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Maryland Charges Capital Jazz Over $642K in Cruise Refunds
The case highlights the risks travelers face when themed charter cruises collapse, as states push promoters to meet the refund standards consumers expect.
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MSC Foundation Grows Over 600 Corals at Ocean Cay Center
Ocean Cay shows how private cruise destinations are being recast as conservation platforms, linking guest education with local science partnerships in reef restoration.
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Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz, Clearing Way for Stranded Cruise Ships
A temporary easing at a critical chokepoint shows how regional conflict can upend cruise fleet planning, with ripple effects on summer capacity and pricing beyond the Gulf.
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MSC Group and Casa de Campo form venture to upgrade Catalina Island
As cruise brands race to control the shore experience, Catalina’s makeover signals the Dominican Republic’s bid to compete with purpose-built island stops. It stays open to rivals.
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MSC Magnifica Makes First-Ever Call at Shanghai Wusongkou Terminal
By slotting Shanghai into a world cruise route, MSC signals how China is becoming a must-call for global itineraries and a focus market for longer, premium voyages.