Cruises
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StarDream Cruises launches its ‘Blockbuster Vacations’ campaign in India.
For the August–December 2026 holiday season, StarDream Cruises, home to StarCruises and Dream Cruises, announced ‘Blockbuster Vacations’, an integrated marketing targeting India. The advertisement was presented at StarDream Cruises’ annual Preferred Sales Agent (PSA) Leadership Conference, The Confluence 2026, in India from August 11-13. Travel partners from throughout the country attended to celebrate StarDream Cruises’ achievements and learn about its…
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Discover the World renews partnership with Celestyal.
Discover the World has strengthened its position in one of its primary growth markets by renewing its collaboration with Celestyal in India. Discover the World will continue to assist Celestyal’s sales, marketing, and travel trade engagement initiatives throughout India under the terms of the renewed agreement, use its industry network, local market knowledge, and cruise industry experience to broaden the…
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To improve river cruise tourism in Assam, Antara Cruises will invest INR 500 crore.
Over the next five years, Antara Cruises intends to invest more than INR 500 crore to establish the Brahmaputra as the top luxury river cruise destination in India. The company’s fleet, tourism infrastructure, and the larger cruise ecosystem in Assam will all benefit from the investment. The statement comes after Antara Cruises’ founder and managing director, Raj Singh, met with…
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Hilton Honors Adds Explora Journeys Benefits.
Through a partnership with Explora Journeys, Hilton has expanded its Hilton Honours reward program, giving members access to a variety of special onboard advantages while earning and redeeming points on opulent ocean cruises. For every US dollar spent on cruise rates, Hilton Honours members can now book Explora Journeys sailings through Hilton and receive 10 basic Hilton Honours Points. Additionally,…
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For the autumn of 2026, StarCruises returns Star Voyager to Hong Kong.
StarCruises has announced that Star Voyager will return to Hong Kong for its Autumn 2026 deployment. From September 30 to November 13, 2026, a number of 2-, 3-, and 5-night excursions will be available. The seasonal program, which operates out of Hong Kong’s Ocean Terminal, will include High Seas cruises and itineraries to locations throughout China, Taiwan, Japan, and Vietnam…
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Cordelia Cruises Returns to Chennai with Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka Sailings.
The announcement that Cordelia Cruises will return to Chennai for its sixth cruise season in 2026 further solidifies the city’s expanding standing as one of India’s top cruise gateways. According to the corporation, the Cordelia Empress will sail through the end of August after making its first visit in Chennai on June 20, 2026. Cruises to Visakhapatnam, Puducherry, Sri Lanka,…
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Norwegian Cruise Line makes a comeback in Philadelphia.
The first cruise company to operate out of Philadelphia in fifteen years is Norwegian Cruise company (NCL), which announced its return to the city. With the nation’s 250th anniversary taking place this summer, Philadelphia is celebrating a historic year. With the return of the cruise industry, NCL has delivered yet another noteworthy milestone to this legendary city. “With Norwegian Jewel…
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Princess Cruises announces its biggest-ever Asia deployment for 2027–2028.
With the announcement of its largest Asia deployment to date, Princess Cruises has combined its 2027 and 2028 Southeast Asia program with its 2028 Japan season. Bookings for the season’s 96 departures across 61 itineraries, which will visit 55 locations across nine countries, are already being accepted. The cruise line’s biggest-ever Japan season, which has both Diamond Princess and Sapphire…
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Cruise Travel Contributes USD 98.5 Billion to Global Economy, Says WTTC.
In its most recent report, Cruising for Impact, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) highlights the benefits that cruise tourism brings to communities and destinations worldwide and builds long-term value in coastal and port areas. In addition to these beneficial effects, the industry supported 1.8 million jobs, produced USD 199 billion in total economic activity, contributed USD 98.5 billion…
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WTTC Report Highlights Cruise Tourism’s Significant Global Impact on Communities.
Cruising for Impact, the most recent research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), details the substantial economic and social benefits that cruise tourism provides to local communities and destinations across the globe. The paper states that in 2024, cruise tourism produced US$199 billion in overall economic output and US$98.5 billion in global GDP. The industry produced US$60.1 billion…
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