News
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Cruise a focus for NT maritime plan
Thursday | Oct 5 2023INCREASING cruise ship visitation to Australia’s Top End has been highlighted as one of the key opportunities for the Northern Territory maritime sector, according to a newly released draft Maritime Industry Development Plan (CLICK HERE).
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Almost 25% plan to cruise
Thursday | Oct 5 2023NEARLY a quarter of Australians who plan to travel domestically this year aim to do so on a cruise, according to a new consumer study released by Southern Cross Travel Insurance (SCTI).
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An eco-friendly Icon
Thursday | Oct 5 2023ROYAL Caribbean International’s new Icon of the Seas has completed its first-ever liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering operation (pictured), in the lead up to the second round of the giant newbuild’s sea trials.
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A musical Encounter
Thursday | Oct 5 2023P&O Cruises Australia delivered the gift of music to children in the South Pacific by bringing more than 80 members of the Brisbane Regional Youth Orchestra to the region aboard Pacific Encounter.
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Princess promotion
Thursday | Oct 5 2023TERRY Thornton has been named as Chief Commercial Officer of Princess Cruises, just seven months after joining the line as SVP of Commercial Development & Integration.
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Windstar groups
Thursday | Oct 5 2023WINDSTAR has launched a new group offer allowing advisors to earn a Tour Conductor Credit for every seven guests booked, plus a US$100 bonus commission for every guest – see the last page.
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Brett Walsh joins Royal from ANA
Thursday | Oct 5 2023LONG-TIME aviation executive Brett Walsh (pictured) is switching to the cruise sector, taking a new role at Royal Caribbean Group as Head of Travel Procurement and Planning – Asia Pacific.
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Heritage snaps
Thursday | Oct 5 2023HERITAGE Expeditions has announced a partnership with Australian photographer Ewen Bell, who will offer “bespoke, small-group photography workshops” on three of Heritage’s 2024 departures.
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Great Guinea deal
Thursday | Oct 5 2023CRUISE Traveller is offering savings of $11,540 per couple plus a bonus flight credit on its luxury, all-inclusive voyage through New Guinea and Indonesia for bookings made by 31 Oct – click here.
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Royal discounts
Thursday | Oct 5 2023ROYAL Caribbean has announced its 10.10 Sale, with guests who book before 16 Oct to enjoy up to $550 instant savings, kids cruise free, 5% off seniors discount and 30% off fares – more info here.
