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Cruise Shipping Miami extends early-bird discounts to Feb. 14

Details: Written by Teijo Niemelä Teijo Niemelä; Category: More News More News; Published: 03 February 2014 03 February 2014

In honor of the 30th anniversary of http://www.cruiseshippingmiami.com, the cruise industry's premier global event is extending the early-bird registration discount by two weeks. Delegates who sign up before Feb. 14, 2014, can save up to $400 on registration.

The discount is extended for both standard conference delegate and VIP All-Access Pass registrations. The discounted rate for a standard delegate registration is $1,095 and VIP is $1,595. After Feb. 14 standard rises to $1,195 and VIP to $1,695. For those who choose to register on site beginning March 8, a standard conference delegate badge will cost $1,495 and the VIP All-Access Pass will be $1,995.

"We chose to extend the registration discount as a courtesy to loyal delegates who have participated in Cruise Shipping Miami year after year," said Daniel Read, director of show organizer UBM's Cruise Events Portfolio. "Some of our visitors and exhibitors have attended for decades, and we appreciate their support."

Standard delegate registration includes admission to the three-day trade show and all sessions of the four-day conference, an invitation to the Cruise Lines Welcome Reception, lunch vouchers and event literature including a 2014 Yearbook, program brochures and a cruise magazine.

In addition to the standard benefits, advantages of a VIP Pass include admission to special workshops and functions, priority one-to-one meetings and exclusive networking events, access to the amenities of the VIP Speakers Lounge, continental breakfast daily, special lunch selections, concierge service, valet parking and exclusive reserved seating at the State of the Industry plenary session.

Visitor passes that provide admission to the exhibition only are priced at $95 until Feb. 14, $125 thereafter and $175 on site.

For information about exhibiting or attending, visit: http://www.cruiseshippingmiami.com.

Stefania Lallai appointed Costa Cruises' new Sustainability and PR Director

Details: Written by Teijo Niemelä Teijo Niemelä; Category: More News More News; Published: 03 February 2014 03 February 2014

With effect from February 3, Stefania Lallai has been appointed to the new position of Sustainability and PR Director, reporting directly to Costa Crociere S.p.A. Vice President Communication & Sustainability Hansjoerg Kunze.

"I am delighted at the arrival of Stefania, who is one of Italy’s leading sustainability experts, with extensive experience also in the areas of communication and corporate relations," commented Costa Crociere S.p.A. Vice President Communication & Sustainability Hansjoerg Kunze. "Stefania will be in charge of developing socially sustainable strategies for the company and intensifying relations with our principal stakeholders."

Stefania Lallai, 47, joins Costa from TNT Express Italy, where she started in 2001 and received a series of promotions culminating in her appointment as Communication and Corporate Responsibility Director Italy, Southern Europe, Middle East and Africa. During her career she has managed all the main aspects of sustainability (i.e. social impact, environmental issues, voluntary work and charitable contributions). She was also a member of the working group for the listing of TNT N.V. in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, the global stock index that measures the performance of leading companies in terms of their sustainability practices.

Shipping industry mourns Dolphin Exhibitions’ chairman Roderick Keay

Details: Written by Kari Reinikainen Kari Reinikainen; Category: More News More News; Published: 03 February 2014 03 February 2014

The international maritime community mourns the passing of Roderick Keay, Chairman of Dolphin Exhibitions, who died peacefully in late December 2013 following a two-year battle with cancer.

“After an early career in transport insurance, Rod joined the board the Greece’s Posidonia maritime exhibition and conference in 1978, later becoming Deputy Chairman. Through his deep understanding of the international maritime community he made a significant contribution to the success of Posidonia, enhancing its prestige over the many years of his association with Greek shipping,” Dolphin said in a statement.

In 1989, Rod turned his attention to the challenge of promoting the maritime industries of the rapidly changing Soviet Union. Supported by his Russian partners, he took the bold initiative of starting the first ever NEVA International Maritime Exhibition Conferences in St Petersburg in 1991.

As the strength of NEVA grew, he continued looking to the future of the developing Russian Federation, and launched TRANSTEC - The Big Ports and Shipping Event for Russia, three years later with great success. Both events have seen healthy growth in Russian and international participation since their inception.

Rod’s foresight helped bring Russian and international leaders of the world of shipping and transport together, at a time when there were no other fora for their interchange. In October 2013, the NEVA event was given direct support of the Russian Federation by official decree. He was the only foreign citizen to be awarded medals by the Union of Russian Shipowners and the Russia Association of Sea Ports. Posthumously he was also awarded the Royal Medal of The Russian Imperial House of the Romanoff Dynasty in commemoration of his merits in support of Russia.

Thomas Cook to offer RCCL group cruises in Nordic countries

Details: Written by Kari Reinikainen Kari Reinikainen; Category: More News More News; Published: 03 February 2014 03 February 2014

Thomas Cook plc, the world's second larges tour operator, will start to sell cruises of three brands of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCCL) in the region, RCCL said in a statement.

The company will include cruises of Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises in its portfolio in Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland. In the three first named countries, the cruises will be sold through Thomas Cook's Vingresor brand of travel shops and in Finland through Tjareborg.

Customers can book connecting flights and overnight accommodation in port of embarkation and disembarkation with the company as well.

Tjareborg is a brand of Thomas Cook plc, the London based tour operating company. Figures from Cruise Lines' International Assoociation show that the Nordic source market generated 350,000 passengers last year and that the region has experienced a growth rate of 185% in numbers of passengers over the past five years.

Carnival Triumph suffers eight minute power failure

Details: Written by Kari Reinikainen Kari Reinikainen; Category: More News More News; Published: 01 February 2014 01 February 2014

Carnival Triumph of Carnival Cruise Lines (CCL) lost power for eight minutes after an electrical breaker failed, the KATC television network reports on its website, citing CCL. "Carnival says the loss of power affected ventilation in the ship's incinerator, sending smoke into limited areas of three decks. Carnival officials say no fires broke out on the ship as a result of the electrical outage," the report said.

The ship was on a voyage from Cozumel to Galveston at the time of the incident. The Coast Guard was notified of the incident. Coast Guard officials tell KATC no one on the ship is in danger, the report said.

Carnival Triumph was built in Italy in 1999 and it has a gross tonnage of 101,509. CCL is part of Carnival Corporation & plc, the world's largest cruise shipping company.