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Celebrity Cruises appoints Nate Berkus design ambassador of Edge class newbuildings

Details: Written by Kari Reinikainen Kari Reinikainen; Category: More News More News; Published: 24 January 2017 24 January 2017

Celebrity Cruises, the premium market unit in the Royal Caribbean Cruises, Lrd (RCCL) group, said it has entered in an exclusive partnership with Nate Berkus, naming him Design Ambassador for the brand's new Edge Class.

“As Design Ambassador, Berkus will bring his distinctive personality to the launch of Celebrity Edge, hosting a series of Edge Class reveal events alongside Celebrity's President and CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo and Chairman and CEO of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Richard D. Fain. Designed, and soon to be revealed to the world in 3D, Edge Class will transform the future of cruising. Together, Berkus and Celebrity will share this groundbreaking story in March 2017,” Celebrity said.

A pioneer in the industry, Berkus established his award-winning interior design firm at the age of 24, showcasing an approachable and elevated design philosophy that has transformed countless interiors around the world for more than 20 years. Over and above the interiors he designs, Berkus' signature style has been carried through to his highly popular product lines which include a home and baby collection sold at Target, a fabric line at Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores, as well as being Artistic Advisor for LG STUDIO. As such, Berkus was a perfect fit to showcase Celebrity's cutting-edge innovation and breathtaking design on its newest class of ships.

"Nate Berkus embodies modern luxury, and evokes a global aesthetic with his forward-thinking style, which is admired by the design world and the world at large," said Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, President and CEO, Celebrity Cruises. "When we first sat down with Nate, we knew this was going to be an incredible partnership. Design is in our DNA, as well as Nate's, plus we share a love for the same things: modern luxury, one-of-a-kind design, and global travel. We couldn't think of a better person to collaborate with on the truly transformational Edge Class."

"When Celebrity approached me about a potential partnership, I couldn't wait to get onboard – pun intended. Their commitment to delivering the very best in terms of luxury design, but also their attention to the overall experience, the level of detail and care, really stood out for me," said Berkus. "I love the idea that we can travel beautifully, and that every moment of the experience – from start to finish – is exceptional. That's what the Edge Class is all about."

Edge Class is Celebrity's first new ship class in nearly a decade, succeeding the brand's revolutionary Solstice Class. The company expects delivery of Celebrity Edge in Fall 2018. Celebrity Beyond is scheduled for delivery in Spring 2020, and the third and fourth Edge Class ships in Fall 2021 and Fall 2022, respectively.

Meyer Turku delivers Megastar LNG powered ferry to Tallink

Details: Written by Kari Reinikainen Kari Reinikainen; Category: More News More News; Published: 24 January 2017 24 January 2017

The LNG powered fast ropax Megastar was delivered to Tallink from Meyer Turku Shipyard on Tuesday, 24 January according to the schedule.

Megastar will set a new standard for ferries on Helsinki-Tallinn route by customer comfort and environmentally friendly technical sophistication, the shipbuilder said in a statement.

When Megastar starts operation on the 29 January 2017, travelling between Helsinki and Tallinn, she will be the most advanced fast ferry in the Baltic Sea. Megastar is not just powered by environmentally friendly LNG (liquefied natural gas), but the ship also has an extremely advanced hull shape resulting in substantial fuel savings during the ship’s operation, the shipyard noted.

Windstar appoints Peter Tobler Director of Marine Operations

Details: Written by Kari Reinikainen Kari Reinikainen; Category: More News More News; Published: 18 January 2017 18 January 2017

Windstar Cruises said that Peter Tobler has joined the small ship cruise line as Director of Marine Hotel Operations. In his new position, Tobler is responsible for overall leadership and guiding principles overseeing hotel management for the six ship fleet including food and beverage operations, revenue, product development, service standards, and employee training and development.

“Peter Tobler is one of the most recognized hotel operations professionals in the industry and a very detailed culinarian. Peter possesses a unique expertise and finds his true passion for hotel operations in helping his team become the best in the industry,” noted Vice President of Fleet Operations Christopher Prelog.

“Peter has been an idol of mine and a leader for many others in hospitality for years. His leadership will set the standard for hospitality excellence in small ship cruising,” he said in a statement.

Seabourn Ovation 2018 cruises open for sale

Details: Written by Kari Reinikainen Kari Reinikainen; Category: More News More News; Published: 18 January 2017 18 January 2017

Seabourn, the luxury segment unit in the Carnival Corporation & plc group, said it has opened for sale the maiden season itineraries for Seabourn Ovation, the newest addition to the world's finest ultra-luxury cruise line. Scheduled to join the Seabourn fleet in spring 2018, the ship will sail on a variety of voyages in and around Europe between May and November 2018, hailing at ports throughout Northern Europe, the United Kingdom and Mediterranean.

Celebrity Cruises appoints Apple Woo to new head of sales Asia position

Details: Written by Kari Reinikainen Kari Reinikainen; Category: More News More News; Published: 18 January 2017 18 January 2017

Celebrity Cruises, which is part of the Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. group, said it has appointed a new dedicated head of sales and marketing for the Asia region. Apple Woo, an experienced hospitality industry professional, joins the Singapore-based Asia team of Celebrity Cruises with immediate effect.

Woo will report to Jo Rzymowska, Celebrity Cruises’ recently appointed vice president and managing director, Asia. Rzymowska added responsibility for Asia to her UK and Ireland remit for the global business at the end of 2016, and has overseen the cruise line’s second largest market for over ten years.

Rzymowska is responsible for Celebrity Cruises’ operations in China, India, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. She leads the Singapore-based five-strong team including the new head of sales and marketing.