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Thailand is advancing a significant cruise terminal project, valued at THB12.2-billion (US$362-million), on Koh Samui, the country’s second-largest island. The terminal has been designed to accommodate large cruise ships and is part of 262 substantial…
Cruise operators in Singapore are taking measures such as reducing sailing speeds, modifying routes, and discontinuing promotional offers in an effort to mitigate the effects of surging fuel prices triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.…
In a significant adjustment for eager travelers, Disney has relocated the inaugural sailing of its new cruise ship, the Disney Adventure, from December 15 to March 10 of next year. The shift comes in light of unexpected delays in the shipbuilding process, a…
Louis Vuitton’s latest venture into retail has set sail in the heart of Shanghai with a striking cruise ship-themed concept store that is stirring excitement among both shoppers and social media enthusiasts. With its whimsical design, the three-story venue…
SES Networks has won a deal to provide high-speed satellite broadband services for a fleet of luxury cruise ships in the Asian market. The Luxembourg-based satellite operator has signed a contract to provide its Signature Cruise Solution to Dream Cruises, a…
Hong Kong Cruise and Yacht Industry Association (HKCYIA) has reached a partnership agreement with the China Merchants Industry Holdings Co. Ltd for the establishment of the Hong Kong’s first Superyacht Management Services Center in Tsing Yi. Located at the…
To promote public awareness of the cruise industry and its contributions to the economy, the Hong Kong Cruise & Yacht Industry Association (HKCYIA) is to provide free talks on cruise careers for youths. This follows the talks for Tourism and Hospitality…
Costa Cruises is launching a WeChat payment service onboard its fleet in China. It allows Chinese guests to use the online social communication platform to enjoy hassle-free mobile payment options, including duty free shopping – claimed to be a first for the…
Dufry today announced an ambitious expansion of its cruise line retail activities with the creation of Dufry Cruise Services and a related Center of Excellence, based in Miami, USA. The world’s largest travel retailer underlined its ambitions for the channel…
A luxury cruise ship line Princess Cruises will bring more than 60,000 foreign tourists to experience the natural charm and culture of Indonesia. During the 2017-2018 holiday season, Princess Cruises will offer exciting travel plans to Bali, Lombok, Komodo…
In view of the growing demand for skilled workers in the cruise and hospitality sectors, the Hong Kong Cruise Academy (HKCA), a member of Hong Kong Cruise & Yacht Industry Association (HKCYIA), and Hong Kong Cruise Services Academy (HKCSA) will jointly…
State shipping company PT. Pelayaran Indonesia (Pelni) will team up with Patra Jasa, a subsidiary of state-owned energy company PT. Pertamina, to build a cruise ship, to support the countrys tourism industry. “We already signed a memorandum of understanding…
Carnival Corporation, the world’s largest cruise group, has introduced cashless Alipay payment services on its ships in Asia, including those in China. The move will enable Chinese guests in the region to pay for products onboard using the mobile payment…
The shimmering sound of Balinese music played by a local gamelan group welcomed the Pacific Eden cruise ship as it approached Benoa Port in Bali on Thursday Guided by a tugboat, the 219-meter-long vessel, operated by P&O Cruises Australia, needed 30 minutes…
In a conference session entitled ‘China’s cruise market sets sail’, Mike Feely, Vice President of research agency Horizon Consumer Science, revealed the telling statistic that, Asia will be the No 2 cruise region by 2020, if it maintains its growth…
Swiss-based MSC Cruises, part of the MSC Group, is preparing its MSC Splendida ship for an ‘exciting and ambitious retail project’ later this year after which it will set sail on routes to South Korea and Japan from Shanghai in April 2018. Adrian Pittaway,…
