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Holland America Line Set to Sail Most Diverse Asia Cruise Season with 49 Ports Across 10 Countries in 2024-2025

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

SEATTLE, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For Holland America Line's 2024-2025 Asia season, the cruise line is set to explore the Far East with departures from Hong Kong, China; Yokohama (Tokyo), Japan; and Singapore to some of the most exciting cities across 10 countries, with a strong focus on Japan.

Key Points: 
  • "By offering three departure cities we're able to diversify our itineraries and showcase an incredibly robust season.
  • With 24 ports in Japan alone and two dozen more spread among several countries, our guests are in for an immersive Asia adventure."
  • Westerdam also heads to Asia on a new 53-day "Majestic Japan" Legendary Voyage roundtrip from Seattle.
  • For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com .

Center for Breakthrough Medicines, Nucleus Biologics, and Stoic Bio Announce Strategic Collaboration for Steady Supply of Quality Controlled Cell Culture Media to Expedite Development of Cell and Gene Therapies

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

This agreement makes Nucleus Biologics the preferred supplier of cell culture media and other critical biological solutions for CBM; thus, ensuring a steady, consistent supply of this critical material with tighter quality control measures.

Key Points: 
  • This agreement makes Nucleus Biologics the preferred supplier of cell culture media and other critical biological solutions for CBM; thus, ensuring a steady, consistent supply of this critical material with tighter quality control measures.
  • “Our recent collaboration with Nucleus has demonstrated the critical role cell culture media can have in both the manufacturing of cell therapies and its clinical efficacy,” said Matthew Farabaugh, Chief Financial Officer at CBM.
  • The cell culture media, solubilized in the Krakatoa, results in 65% less CO2 emissions than conventional media.
  • This partnership will serve as an example for how technology and sustainability can converge to make better therapies sustainably.

Holland America Line Introduces New Category of Extended Destination-in-Depth Voyages

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

SEATTLE, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line is globally recognized as an expert in longer voyages, and to commemorate its historic 150th Anniversary in 2023 the cruise line is introducing extended Legendary Voyages. These lengthier cruises, which range from 25 to 59 days, combine the ceremony of Holland America Line's Grand Voyages with itineraries that feature a comprehensive collection of ports that enrich the experience in each destination.

Key Points: 
  • To commemorate its historic 150th Anniversary in 2023, Holland America Line is introducing extended Legendary Voyages
    Most of Holland America Line's Legendary Voyages sail roundtrip or to/from a North American homeport, allowing travelers to see the world from their doorstep with a convenient domestic flight and easy embarkation.
  • "As the leader in long itineraries, Holland America Line is excited to continue to connect our deployment and onboard programming to further enrich the guest experience," said Kacy Cole, vice president of marketing and e-commerce, Holland America Line.
  • With many departures from North America, this creates yet another way for our guests to see the world from their doorstep."
  • For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com .