Travel & Cruise 2nd Quarter 2022

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CONTENTS

Features

Meeting and Events 8

FCCA Caribbean Cruise Summit in San Juan Moves Mutual Success Full Steam Ahead Fifty cruise executives and over 250 attendees gathered in Puerto Rico for a series of meetings, workshops and networking events to continue cruise tourism’s recovery on board and on land

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Seatrade Cruise Global Keynote Addresses and State of the Global Cruise Industry CEO Panel

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La Poza del Obispo beach in Arecibo, Puerto Rico

DEPARTMENTS 5, 7 CEO’s Letter

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Dominican Republic Officially Recovers Tourism

FCCA Plus STC Global Equals Mutual Success

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St. Thomas Carnival Returned in Person for a Historic Celebration

CLIA Europe Hosts Annual Travel Trade Conference in Southampton

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Antigua to Celebrate Carnival

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Voluntourism in Grenada

Tips for in-Person Conferences and Meetings Beth Kelly Hatt, President of Aquila’s Center for Cruise Excellence, shares how to maximize opportunities at live events

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Regent Seven Seas Cruises Unveils New Highly Immersive Shore Excursion Concepts

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AIDA Cruises Also Sustainable Ashore

On Board

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MSC Cruises’ Summer Shorex Sets Sights on Sustainability

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PortMiami to Be ‘Shore Power Ready’

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Port Everglades Reaches Agreement for Shore Power

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Mobile Moving Along

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JAXPORT Welcomes Return of Carnival Elation

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Australia Joins Worldwide Cruising Revival

Michael Bayley Shares Importance of Giving a Raise to Employment in FCCA Destinations The Royal Caribbean International President & CEO discusses how they are looking to hire (and promote) more locals, especially from the Caribbean – part of the importance of the revamped FCCA Employment Program

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Naming Ceremonies for Holland America Line’s Rotterdam, Celebrity Beyond & Discovery Princess

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Construction Updates for Utopia of the Seas & Icon of the Seas

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Green Light for Cruising Provides Welcome Boost for New Zealand Tourism

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Seabourn Pursuit Reaches Another Milestone

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Ben Angell Elected Chairman of CLIA Australasia

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Azamara Onward Officially Joins Fleet

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Two More Better-Than-New Ships for Oceania Cruises

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Carnival Welcomes Two Million Guests Since Restart

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Record Booking Days for Carnival, Cunard & Oceania Cruises

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MSC World Europa to Make World Debut, Set New Standards for Environmental Sustainability at Sea & Accelerate MSC Cruises’ Journey to Net Zero

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In Partnership with:

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Commits to Pursue Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2050 Carnival Corporation & Royal Caribbean Group Partner with the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping

On Land

The information in this publication is provided “as is.” FCCA, CLIA and its Member Lines disclaim all representations and warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to any information, services, products and materials contained herein. FCCA, CLIA and its Member Lines will in no event be liable for any damage or losses as a result of your use of this publication.

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Chukka Continues to Innovate

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St. Maarten Expands Job Markets, Welcomes 350,000 Cruise Guests in First Four Months

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Puerto Rico Hits the Gas on LNG Facility

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New Cruise Port on Grand Bahama Island Breaks Ground

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Panama Books New Homeport Operations

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Elnet Maritime Center Launches

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Cruise Milestones for Aruba, Dominica, Ensenada Cruiseport Village & Port of Progreso

Members & Travel Agents 40

FCCA Partners with the Cayman Islands on Strategic Development Agreement Destination officials and Carnival Corporation/ FCCA Chairman Micky Arison highlight the importance of a new agreement that will cement the cruise tourism return of the Cayman Islands and help locals prosper from the economic impact that the industry brings

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FCCA Welcomes New Member Line: Azamara

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Bahamian Maritime Agency Joins FCCA

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FCCA Platinum Member Highlights

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