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Princess and Brightline Unveil New 'Rail & Sail' Program Offering Affordable, Convenient Transportation and Luggage Express Service for Guests Sailing from Florida Ports

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Friday, April 5, 2024

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ORLANDO, Fla., April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises, the world's most iconic cruise brand, and Brightline, the intercity passenger rail seamlessly connecting travelers to top destinations and major events in Central and South Florida, have joined forces to introduce the innovative Rail & Sail program, offering guests swift and hassle-free access to Princess cruise ships departing from two popular Florida homeports – Fort Lauderdale and Orlando (Port Canaveral).

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Also announced was a value-added luggage express service offering guests the ultimate convenience as their bags are checked at their Brightline station and are waiting for them securely in their stateroom upon arrival to the ship.
Princess guests can also enjoy special discounts of up to 15% when booking Smart and Premium Rail & Sail packages through Brightline's web site.
Princess guests will have access to Brightline's full schedule of convenient trains departing daily with 16 round-trip transits between Orlando and Fort Lauderdale.
Princess will also provide guests with complimentary motorcoach service between Brightline's Orlando and Fort Lauderdale stations and their embarkation terminal.

MSC CRUISES FURTHER EXPANDS U.S. FOOTPRINT WITH OPENING OF NEW HOME PORT - GALVESTON, TEXAS

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

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Galveston, Texas, on the south coast of the U.S. will become the home for MSC Seascape from November 2025, becoming MSC Cruises' fourth U.S. home port.

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Galveston, Texas, on the south coast of the U.S. will become the home for MSC Seascape from November 2025, becoming MSC Cruises' fourth U.S. home port.
The line today opened sales for year-round sailings from the port, offering seven-night itineraries with Sunday embarkation.
Marking a significant milestone in its ongoing U.S. expansion, MSC Cruises' CEO Gianni Onorato commented, "This announcement is the latest step in our strategy to continue to grow our U.S. footprint.
The innovative MSC Seascape elevates the family experience on board with an astonishing 7,500 square feet of dedicated kids' facilities and cutting-edge amusement options.

CARIBBEAN DREAMS AWAIT

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

MIAMI, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrity Cruises is ready for its biggest Caribbean season yet, with more options for travelers to enjoy the tranquil blue waters and sunshine of the idyllic island region. Nine of Celebrity's award-winning resorts at sea, the most ever in the Caribbean for the brand, will sail the region on itineraries ranging from new three-night short getaways to 12-night dream vacations giving travelers more options than ever before for escaping the winter blues. In addition, select sailings will call on the highly rated Perfect Day at Coco Cay, providing access to this exclusive private island experience; and, in December, 2024, a Celebrity ship will sail from Port Canaveral for the first time ever.

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Now, departing from Ft. Lauderdale, she will explore the exquisite waters of the Eastern Caribbean for the first time.
From Friday to Monday, travelers will have the opportunity to break free from their routines and recharge in the Caribbean.
The award-winning Celebrity Equinox and Celebrity Eclipse round out the 2024 Caribbean itineraries with five to 10-night Southern Caribbean sailings on Celebrity Equinox, and a variety of Eastern and Southern Caribbean itineraries onboard Celebrity Eclipse in October 2024.
For more information on all Celebrity Cruises' 2024 Caribbean sailings, go to https://www.celebritycruises.com/2023-2024-cruises/2023-caribbean-cruises or contact a travel advisor.

New Study: Disney Generates $40 Billion in Annual Economic Impact in Florida and Over Quarter of a Million Jobs

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

For every direct job on-site at Disney, an additional 1.7 jobs are supported across Florida.

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For every direct job on-site at Disney, an additional 1.7 jobs are supported across Florida.
Disney revenues and off-site visitor spending contributed to $12.1 billion in total labor income in fiscal year 2022.
The study, which was commissioned by Disney, also reflects the economic impact of Disney Signature Experiences in Florida, including Disney Vacation Club and Disney Cruise Line.
If history is any indication, when Disney invests in Florida, its residents and businesses benefit.

Disney Treasure to Unlock New Disney Stories from "Coco," "Zootopia," Theme Parks and More on the High Seas

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

CELEBRATION, Fla. , Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With the debut of new venues and reimagined familiar spaces, Disney Cruise Line's newest ship, the Disney Treasure, will bring captivating stories from beloved Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar and Disney Parks adventures to life like never before. The spaces onboard the Disney Treasure will invite guests to step into colorful plazas in Mexico, navigate the many winding rivers of the world, dive below the ocean's surface and more.

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Adventures from the vibrant, heartfelt worlds of Disney and Pixar will lend inspiration for two venues onboard the Disney Treasure.
Plaza de Coco will be the first theatrical dining experience themed to the Disney and Pixar film, "Coco."
For the first time, the nostalgia and lore from beloved theme park attractions will come to Disney Cruise Line with a unique lineup of Disney Parks-inspired venues aboard the Disney Treasure.
To learn more about Disney Cruise Line or to book a cruise on the Disney Treasure, guests can visit www.disneycruise.com/treasure , call Disney Cruise Line at 888-325-2500 or contact their travel agent.

This Week in Travel News: 12 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, August 18, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the travel industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire.
To help journalists covering the travel industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.
The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story.
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CELEBRITY CRUISES CONTINUES CARIBBEAN EXPANSION WITH THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW ITINERARIES BRINGING FOUR SHIPS TO THREE FLORIDA PORTS

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

It provides our guests with more options to experience the natural beauty of the Caribbean, which is elevated by our personalized experiences on board," says Laura Hodges Bethge, President of Celebrity Cruises.

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It provides our guests with more options to experience the natural beauty of the Caribbean, which is elevated by our personalized experiences on board," says Laura Hodges Bethge, President of Celebrity Cruises.
"We are thrilled to welcome Celebrity Cruises as our new partner and honored to be part of their Caribbean expansion plans," said Capt.
Guests can now enjoy more frequent opportunities to set sail with 6- to 7-night cruises on board Celebrity Constellation .
For more information on Celebrity Cruises, or to book a Celebrity cruise, visit www.celebrity.com .

Make Epic Outdoor Memories on Florida's Space Coast this Summer

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

COCOA BEACH, Fla., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This summer, the Space Coast is your one-stop bucket list destination for epic experiences from the surf to the skies.

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COCOA BEACH, Fla., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This summer, the Space Coast is your one-stop bucket list destination for epic experiences from the surf to the skies.
Space Coast is your one-stop bucket list destination for epic experiences from the surf to the skies.
Watch a Rocket Launch from the Beach or your RV – Launches continue to become more frequent on the Space Coast, so there's a good chance one may happen during a visit.
Keep an eye out for the many amazing creatures like scrub jays and gopher tortoises that call the Space Coast home.

INTRODUCING THE WORLD'S BIGGEST WEEKEND: ROYAL CARIBBEAN'S UTOPIA OF THE SEAS IS REVEALED

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

MIAMI, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Next summer, vacationers can celebrate the weekend in the biggest way ever. Royal Caribbean International has revealed the ultimate 3-night weekend and 4-night weekday getaway, Utopia of the Seas. As the first of the game-changing Oasis Class ships to offer short getaways when it debuts, the next big thing coming to vacations sets the stage to make more memories in one short trip than ever before. Starting July 2024 from Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, Utopia will introduce unmatched weekend energy across a combination of more than 40 ways to dine and drink, more pools than the days to count, ways to thrill and chill, and more of all the above at Perfect Day at CocoCay – Royal Caribbean's private island in The Bahamas – including its new adults-only Hideaway Beach opening in early 2024.

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Royal Caribbean International has revealed the ultimate 3-night weekend and 4-night weekday getaway, Utopia of the Seas .
Utopia opens for bookings on Royal Caribbean's website as soon as Friday, June 23.
More details about Utopia will be revealed leading up to its highly anticipated debut next summer.
Vacationers can be among the first to dive into all the new getaway has in store on www.RoyalCaribbean.com .

Merry and Bright! Magical Enhancements Coming to Disney Cruise Line This Holiday Season

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

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CELEBRATION, Fla., June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The most wonderful time of the year will be even more joyful this holiday season as Disney Cruise Line unwraps new festivities for the whole family aboard Very Merrytime cruises. With two brand-new entertainment experiences, Disney characters dressed in jolly new looks and celebratory activities for the whole family, Disney Cruise Line will be filled with the spirit of the holidays this year.

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With two brand-new entertainment experiences, Disney characters dressed in jolly new looks and celebratory activities for the whole family, Disney Cruise Line will be filled with the spirit of the holidays this year.
In addition to these new holiday offerings, the Disney Cruise Line decks and halls will be filled with boughs of holly from bow-to-stern during Very Merrytime cruises.
Also from Florida, the Disney Wish and Disney Fantasy will continue sailing from Port Canaveral to The Bahamas and Caribbean.
To learn more about Disney Cruise Line or to book a vacation, guests can visit disneycruise.com , call Disney Cruise Line at 888-325-2500 or contact a travel agent.