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Jason Park Appointed to Newly Created Position of Managing Director for CLIA in North America and Senior Vice President of Global Government Affairs

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the leading voice for the global cruise industry, welcomes Jason Park to the new role of Managing Director for CLIA in North America, and Senior Vice President for Global Government Affairs.

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the leading voice for the global cruise industry, welcomes Jason Park to the new role of Managing Director for CLIA in North America, and Senior Vice President for Global Government Affairs.
In this position, Park will oversee government relations, public affairs, policy development, membership and commercial efforts in the United States and Canada, reflecting similar CLIA structures in Europe, Australasia, and South America.
"North America is the largest passenger source market for cruising and encompasses the homeports for many of cruising's most popular itineraries.
I look forward to making an impact in furthering the common interests of CLIA members in North America and in collaboration with CLIA's global team."

Holland America Line's 2025 Europe Season Focuses on Longer Cruises, Immersive Iceland and More Overnight Stays

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

SEATTLE, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line's 2025 European season is open for booking, and travelers will be able to broaden their horizons like never before on the most diverse, destination-focused itineraries in the industry. With an increase in cruises over 10 days, more sailings to Iceland and a combined 62 overnight calls or late-night departures in leading European cities, Holland America Line is enticing travelers to become immersed in the culture, history and landscapes of the region.

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New in 2025, Rotterdam, the Netherlands, returns as a homeport for Holland America Line, hosting Rotterdam and Nieuw Statendam on roundtrip voyages to Northern Europe and the Baltic.
"For Holland America Line, Europe 2025 is all about longer cruises, extended time in port and offering the most diverse range of itineraries from weeklong vacations to monthlong explorations," said Beth Bodensteiner, chief commercial officer of Holland America Line.
From April to November, Oosterdam joins Nieuw Statendam and Rotterdam for a full season in Europe, while Zuiderdam sails the popular 35-day "Voyage of the Vikings.
For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com .

BAE Systems honors its best ship repair suppliers for 2022

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

BAE Systems recognized the best suppliers and subcontractors to its Ship Repair business during a ‘Partner2Win’ Supplier ceremony.

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BAE Systems recognized the best suppliers and subcontractors to its Ship Repair business during a ‘Partner2Win’ Supplier ceremony.
In 2022, we delivered more than 60 repair and modernization projects, providing U.S. Navy sailors and commercial mariners with quality work performed safely in our shipyards,” said Paul Smith, vice president and general manager of BAE Systems Ship Repair.
American Scaffold, a full service scaffold company, is the subcontractor of the year for the entire BAE Systems Ship Repair enterprise.
The following companies were recognized in addition to American Scaffolding and Vallen Distribution as stand-out award winners:
BAE Systems Jacksonville Ship Repair’s Small Business of the Year – Atlantic Marine Cleaning of Jacksonville, Florida;
BAE Systems Jacksonville Ship Repair’s Subcontractor of the Year – East Coast Repair & Fabrication, LLC of Chesapeake, Virginia;
BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair Small Business of the Year – EMS Industrial, Inc. of Madison, Wisconsin;
BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair Subcontractor of the Year – Marcom Services, LLC, of Portsmouth, Virginia;
BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair Small Business of the Year – AMP United LLC of Dover, New Hampshire; and
BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair Subcontractor of the Year – International Marine & Industrial Applicators, LLC, of Spanish Fort, Alabama.

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE NAMES EMERIL LAGASSE CHIEF CULINARY OFFICER

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Wednesday, December 28, 2022

MIAMI, Dec. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bam! Carnival Cruise Line announced today that renowned chef and restauranteur Emeril Lagasse will serve as its Chief Culinary Officer. A restaurant concept created by Lagasse, Emeril's Bistro, is already popular on two of Carnival's most innovative ships, Mardi Gras and Carnival Celebration, and now the famous chef's culinary talents will be utilized fleetwide. In conjunction with this announcement, Carnival also announced that Carnival Jubilee will also feature an Emeril's Bistro when it arrives in Galveston, Tex. in December 2023. To see a video of Lagasse sharing the news, click here.

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Carnival Cruise Line announced today that renowned chef and restauranteur Emeril Lagasse will serve as its Chief Culinary Officer.
"Food is key to the fun of a Carnival cruise," said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line.
For additional information on Carnival Cruise Line and to book a cruise vacation, call 1-800-CARNIVAL, visit www.carnival.com , or contact your favorite travel advisor or online travel site.
Carnival Cruise Line, part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), is proud to be known as America's Cruise Line, for carrying more Americans and serving more U.S. homeports than any other.

Holland America Line's 2024 Europe Season Introduces New Itineraries and Homeports, Longer Cruises and More Northern Capitals

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

SEATTLE, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For Holland America Line's 2024 Europe season, the cruise line is adding several new itineraries that combine regions, increasing the number of voyages of 14 days or longer and enhancing Northern Europe with new departure ports. From April to November dozens of unique itineraries — ranging from seven to 35 days — will be offered on two of the line's Pinnacle Class ships, Nieuw Statendam and Rotterdam, along with Oosterdam and Zuiderdam.

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Holland America Line adds new Northern Europe and Mediterranean cruise itineraries and homeports for 2024.
Holland America Line's 2024 season is the most diverse we've ever offered that truly has an itinerary for everyone."
Rotterdam returns to Northern Europe in 2024 with a season offering several new itineraries.
Holland America Line's 11 vessels feature a diverse range of enriching activities and amenities focused on destination immersion and personalized travel.

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE UNVEILS NEW DETAILS FOR CARNIVAL VENEZIA

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Monday, December 12, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Cruise Line unveiled today new details about what guests can expect when they board the next ship to join the fleet, Carnival Venezia. Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line, was joined by Carnival's Director of New Build Product Development Glenn Aprile for a live virtual preview of the ship from acclaimed Italian restaurant Il Mulino in New York's Greenwich Village, which underscored the ship's Italian flair from the city where it will operate year-round.

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In 2024, Carnival Cruise Line will welcome a second 'Carnival Fun Italian Style' ship, when Carnival Firenze joins the fleet, scheduled to sail year-round from Long Beach, Calif.
For additional information on Carnival Cruise Line and to book a cruise vacation on Carnival, 1-800-CARNIVAL, visit http://www.carnival.com , or contact your favorite travel advisor or online travel site.
For additional information on Carnival Cruise Line and to book a cruise vacation on Carnival, 1-800-CARNIVAL, visit http://www.carnival.com , or contact your favorite travel advisor or online travel site.
Carnival Cruise Line, part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), is proud to be known as America's Cruise Line, for carrying more Americans and serving more U.S. homeports than any other.

Signs First North American Cruise Port Concession

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Sunday, November 27, 2022

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Global Ports Holding Plc ("GPH" or "Group"), the world's largest independent cruise port operator, is pleased to announce that it has signed a 10-year concession, with a 10-year extension option, with Prince Rupert Port Authority to manage cruise services at Prince Rupert Cruise Port in British Columbia, Canada.

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Global Ports Holding Plc ("GPH" or "Group"), the world's largest independent cruise port operator, is pleased to announce that it has signed a 10-year concession, with a 10-year extension option, with Prince Rupert Port Authority to manage cruise services at Prince Rupert Cruise Port in British Columbia, Canada.
Prince Rupert Cruise Port is GPH's first cruise port in North America, marking an important milestone in the continued development and growth of the Group and a step-change in our global reach.
Prince Rupert Cruise Port is located at the heart of the British Columbian cruise port market, just 40 miles from Alaska, one of the largest cruise markets in the world and ideally placed for cruise itineraries to and from the key homeports in the region, including Seattle and Vancouver.
Prince Rupert Cruise Port predominately serves smaller cruise ships, and in the 2022 cruise season, the port welcomed c41,000 cruise passengers.

TIME TO CELEBRATE! CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE CHRISTENS NEW FLAGSHIP CARNIVAL CELEBRATION IN MIAMI, CULMINATING YEAR-LONG 50TH BIRTHDAY FESTIVITIES

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Monday, November 21, 2022

MIAMI, Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Cruise Line's new flagship Carnival Celebration arrived at its PortMiami homeport and was christened by actress Cassidy Gifford Sunday evening. The festivities were befitting of the ship's name and underscored Carnival's year-long celebration of 50 years of fun.

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MIAMI, Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Cruise Line's new flagship Carnival Celebration arrived at its PortMiami homeport and was christened by actress Cassidy Gifford Sunday evening.
An innovative Excel-class sister to the groundbreaking Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration is launching year-round service from its hometown of Miami.
"This naming ceremony of our new flagship Carnival Celebration is the perfect culmination of our 50th birthday as this spectacular ship honors our past and signifies the fun and growth ahead," said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line.
Carnival Celebration Godmother Cassidy Gifford christened the ship, with a traditional breaking of a champagne bottle, alongside Capt.

CARNIVAL VENEZIA OPENS FOR SALE ON YEAR-ROUND CRUISES FROM NEW YORK

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Monday, November 14, 2022

MIAMI, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Cruise Line today opened reservations for the inaugural season of its next new ship, Carnival Venezia™, which will begin sailing year-round from New York City starting June 15, 2023 and will showcase "Carnival Fun Italian Style." View the sailings now open for sale on Carnival.com.

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MIAMI, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Carnival Cruise Line today opened reservations for the inaugural season of its next new ship, Carnival Venezia, which will begin sailing year-round from New York City starting June 15, 2023 and will showcase "Carnival Fun Italian Style."
"Carnival Venezia will give guests our signature fun, combined with Italian theming, to beautiful destinations from The Bahamas and the Caribbean to Bermuda and Canada."
In addition, Carnival Venezia's nine-day cruises will feature Miami as a port of call.
Carnival operates from 14 U.S. and two Australian homeports and employs more than 40,000 team members representing 120 nationalities.

CARNIVAL LUMINOSA OPENS FOR SALE AS THE NEWEST FUN SHIP PREPARES TO JOIN THE CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE FLEET

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022

MIAMI, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Cruise Line announced today that reservations are open for the inaugural season of its newest ship Carnival Luminosa which will debut from Brisbane, Australia Nov. 6, 2022 before repositioning for seasonal service from Seattle to Alaska next May.

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"We couldn't be prouder to welcome Carnival Luminosa to our fleet and to start our highly anticipated sailings from Brisbane followed by unique bucket-list itineraries in Alaska ," said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line.
Carnival Luminosa is a sister ship to the four other Spirit-class ships that are already popular among Carnival guests.
For additional information on Carnival Cruise Line and to book a cruise vacation on Carnival Luminosa now, call 1-800-CARNIVAL, visit www.carnival.com , or contact your favorite travel advisor or online travel site.
Carnival Cruise Line, part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), is proud to be known as America's Cruise Line.