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Luxe-washing is a fool’s errand

March 13, 2026

THE Australian market is especially prone to ambiguity around what type of cruise experiences are deemed 'luxury', Silversea SVP global sales & e-commerce Carol Cabezas (pictured) indicated during a recent visit to Australia.

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