Seatrade Cruise Global switches venue, dates for 2023
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- Written by Teijo Niemelä Teijo Niemelä
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- Published: 14 September 2022 14 September 2022
The world’s largest cruise trade conference, Seatrade Cruise Global, will host its 2023 conference and exhibition at the newly renovated Greater Fort Lauderdale Broward County Convention Center, 27-30 March 2023. The four-day event is expected to attract more than 10,000 attendees, bringing together cruise professionals, thought leaders and innovators from all facets of the industry.
Considering valuable feedback from exhibitors and attendees, the date change for the upcoming year mitigates challenges that may come with the potential of sharing Miami Beach with the Formula One Grand Prix event in 2023. The decision was made after close consultation with Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA), alongside other cruise line and industry partners. Seatrade Cruise Global will return to its customary April time frame in 2024 and onwards.
“Keeping our mission at the forefront, we’re confident that hosting the event at an earlier date in Fort Lauderdale will help ensure an optimal event experience for our exhibitors, partners and attendees,” says Chiara Giorgi, Global Brand and Event Director for Seatrade Cruise. “With the exhibit hall doubling in size, we’re able to recreate our traditional show floor layout, and hence, can accommodate our State of the Industry Keynote opening session onsite in the expansive Grand Ballroom.”
Recent updates to the Greater Fort Lauderdale Broward County Convention Center – part of the venue’s highly anticipated $1 billion renovation and expansion – include the extension of the exhibit hall to 350,000 square feet of continuous space, allowing all exhibitors to remain on a single show floor. Additional upgrades such as modern technologies, innovative dining concessions, versatile pre-function space and modern décor reflective of Fort Lauderdale’s beautiful waterfront, will elevate the conference experience.
“We look forward to reuniting with our colleagues worldwide at Seatrade Cruise Global in March 2023 where we will continue to collaborate and explore solutions that support sustainable cruising as we sail to a better future,” said Kelly Craighead, president and CEO of Cruise Lines International Association.
“Serving as a hub for U.S. travel to the Caribbean, we’re excited to welcome our partners to the home of one of the busiest cruise ports in the world for another dynamic edition of Seatrade Cruise Global,” adds Michele Paige, President of FCCA.
Queen Anne keel laid at Fincantieri in Marghera
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- Published: 13 September 2022 13 September 2022
The keel of Queen Anne, which is scheduled to enter service with Cunard early in 2024, was laid at a ceremony at the Marghera shipyard of Fincantieri on 8 September.
The ship will have accommodation for 2,996 passengers and it will be the fourth ship in the fleet of Southampton, UK, based Cunard, which is part of Carnival Corporation & plc.
Cunard was founded in 1840 and Queen Anne will be the 249th vessel in its fleet since then. It will be the first ship to bear the name Queen Anne, who was Queen Regnant from 1702 to 1714
Ponant and ITF sign collective agreement for non-EU seafarers
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- Published: 13 September 2022 13 September 2022
The French expedition cruise operator Ponant and the International Transport Federation (ITF) have signed a collective agreement concerning non-EU seafarers in which standard minimum salaries are raised, breakdown of overtime hours reviewed, and social security cover is revised, the company said in a statement.
Ponant’s non-EU seafarers work under the ITF’s Maritime Labour Convention, as EU seafarers already benefit from their own national schemes. From recruitment conditions to wages, including social security cover, working hours and contract terminations conditions, all the topics have been approached.
Benefits that will apply from 1 January 2023 aboard Ponant’s ships include overtime being counted from 44 hours instead of the current 48, standard minimum salaries raised for operational staff, an extension to the sick leave period and a raise in death and disability compensations
This agreement is in line with the “Explore to inspire” roadmap led by Hervé Gastinel, CEO of Ponant, who places the human and social dimension at the heart of the company’s strategy to move upmarket, become more international, and socially responsible.
Recognised as the largest global organisation in the transport sector, ITF connects 700 trade unions from 150 countries, providing a voice for 20 million employees working in transport worldwide.
The agreement, negotiated by both François Vielfaure, Special Advisor for Marine Operations, and Thomas Verdier-Fuentes, Fleet Crewing Director, is a milestone on this maritime company’s CSR road map, the central pillar of which is focused on employees, Ponant said in a statement.
Disney to sail first time in Down Under
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- Published: 12 September 2022 12 September 2022
For the first time, Disney Cruise Line is bringing the magic of a Disney vacation to families and fans in Australia and New Zealand during brand-new “Disney Magic at Sea” cruises beginning late October 2023. The ship is the destination on these limited-time voyages, which have been specially created to immerse local guests in their favorite Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars stories through enchanting entertainment and enhanced experiences throughout each cruise.
The Disney Wonder will embark on these “Disney Magic at Sea” cruises through February 2024, ranging from 2 to 6 nights and departing from four home ports: Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, Australia; and Auckland, New Zealand.
“We are so glad to bring something new to those who may have never experienced this type of Disney magic before,” Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro said.
During the repositioning voyages between Honolulu and Sydney in October 2023 and February 2024, the Disney Wonder will offer the fleet’s first-ever South Pacific itineraries. These brand-new cruises will give guests from around the world the chance to experience exotic destinations like Fiji and Samoa. Bookings open to the public on Oct. 6, 2022.
Fincantieri to build four further cruise ships for Viking
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- Published: 09 September 2022 09 September 2022
In the context of the announcement for six options dated March 2018, Fincantieri and Viking have put into effect the contracts for the third and fourth ships. The companies also have signed the contract for the fifth and sixth units, subject to access to financing as per industry practice. The total value of the agreements is about euro 1.7 billion.
Deliveries are scheduled respectively in 2026, 2027 and two in 2028.
For this batch of six vessels, which follows the 10 units ordered from 2012, Fincantieri has developed in partnership with the shipowner a project based on the successful features of the previous ships, upgraded and revisited with the latest technologies. The Viking units will be built according to the latest navigation regulations and equipped with the most modern safety systems. This new generation of ships is also designed for hydrogen fuel cells and will set a new standard for the industry.
As of today, the collaboration between Fincantieri and Viking reaches a total of 18 vessels, including two purpose-built expedition vessels of the subsidiary Vard, confirming the recovery of the cruise sector, which is expected to return to pre-pandemic levels by 2023.
Photo: Viking Sky is the third in a series, delivered in 2017. Credit: Teijo Niemela
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