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Author: Lillian Africano

The Yacht Portfolio to Acquire Sea Cloud Cruises

The Yacht Portfolio to Acquire Sea Cloud Cruises

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 The Yacht Portfolio, a strategic maritime investment company, has announced that it has entered into a letter of intent to acquire Sea Cloud Cruises of Hamburg, Germany. The company operates a fleet of three masted, full-rigged luxury tall ships; the Sea Cloud (109.5 meters; 64 passengers), the Sea Cloud II (117 meters; 94 passengers) and the recent newbuild Sea Cloud Spirit (138 meters; 136 passengers).

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Crystal Ceases Operations, Scenic Offers to Help

Crystal Ceases Operations, Scenic Offers to Help

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Scenic Issues Offer to Assist Crystal Cruises Guests and Travel Advisors

After Crystal Cruises ceased operation, Scenic Cruises offered to help. “Our hearts go out to all the employees and crew members of Crystal Cruises as they have been a long-standing member of the cruise industry family and, although they are competitors, we have always been impressed with their outstanding brand and professionalism,” stated Ann Chamberlin, vp of sales for Scenic Group USA, in a recent email to travel advisors.

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CLIA Releases 2022 State of the Cruise Industry Outlook Report

CLIA Releases 2022 State of the Cruise Industry Outlook Report

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Cruise Lines International Association, the leading voice of the global cruise community, today released the 2022 State of the Cruise Industry Outlook report.
The annual report shows how the industry has continued to resume responsibly with proven protocols that are leading the way, underscores the value of cruise tourism to local communities and national economies around the world, and charts the industry’s continued progress towards achieving carbon neutrality.

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UniWorld News: Cruise Line Adds New Course

UniWorld News: Cruise Line Adds New Course

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Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has added a new 2022 course to Uniworld University, the brand’s online travel advisor education program. The course, titled New for 2022, will give advisors a sense of what their clients can expect onboard Uniworld cruises this year. After completing the course, advisors will receive a special discounted rate of up to 60% off 2022 cruises.

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Upgrade and Refresh for the New Year

Upgrade and Refresh for the New Year

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This New Year, I won’t be buying any new clothes to refresh my wardrobe–because I’m not going anywhere that isn’t necessary until the waves of Covid subside. But there will be upgrades and refreshers for 2022. I’m upgrading my skincare with a quarterly subscription to The Box By Dr Ava. It’s described as a “Derm in a Box,” and the “Derm” in question is renowned board-certified dermatologist Ava Shamban, M.D., the owner and director of two branded practices: AVA MD, her full-service dermatology clinic with locations in Malibu and Beverly Hills–and her newest concept, SKINFIVE, a tech-based provider of essential face and body treatments located in Pacific Palisades and Century City.

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The Poshest Digs at Sea

The Poshest Digs at Sea

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Experiential Family Travel Adds a New Level of Sophistication to Cruise Travel. If intellectual and thought-provoking activities are what you desire from a family vacation, the cruise lines provide many outstanding choices. In addition to offering the very best in family accommodations, these lines also present the best in cultural and mind-expanding activities and programs.

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