Just after Carnival Splendor broke down this week, and the line said it was going to have to finish the cruise at reduced speed (canceling two ports to make it home on time), now word comes that Carnival Paradise sailing out of Tampa is also experiencing an ongoing propulsion problem which will be affecting cruises into June.
The complete story appeared in the March 3 edition of Cruise News Daily.
Friday, March 3, 2017
Other Things You'll Want to Know - March 3, 2017
CND subscribers also read about:
- China vs South Korea and cruise lines caught in the middle
- Princess is inviting UK agents to visit their ships and bring their kids.
- Records were broken in Auckland
Details appeared in the March 3 edition of Cruise News Daily.
Thursday, March 2, 2017
Carnival Splendor Going S-l-o-o-w-w
If you love sea days, you should be aboard Carnival Splendor. Three days into the cruise, the ship has developed an unspecified “technical problem” that is affecting the propulsion system and is limiting the ship's maximum speed.
The complete story appeared in the March 2 edition of Cuise News Daily.
Other Things You'll Want to Know - March 2, 2017
CND subscribers also read about:
- How Carnival celebrates Dr Seuss' birthday with the Cat in the Hat
- A vote in Juneau to exempt cruise lines from collecting sales tax, not that they ever do
Details appeared in the March 2 edition of Cruise News Daily.
Staiger Moves to Silversea
Silversea appoints new Vice President of Strategic Partners
(Miami, FL – March 02, 2017) Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises has appointed Barbara Staiger as vice president of strategic partners. Staiger will report to Christian Sierralta, vice president of national accounts and Latin America.
Staiger has over 23 years of experience within the luxury cruise industry, spending 18 years as a sales director for Regent Seven Seas Cruises and five years as vice president of key accounts. As vice president of strategic partnerships, Staiger will be responsible for maximizing revenue opportunities and increasing market share with affiliated roll-ups and key accounts.
“Barbara’s knowledge of the luxury cruise business and tremendous reputation in the North American markets makes her a great addition to our sales team,” said Mark Conroy, Silversea’s managing director for the Americas. “We’re delighted to be welcoming her on board.”
"I'm thrilled to be joining Silversea and I look forward to enhancing and growing the strong relationships Silversea has established with our valued travel agent partners," said Staiger.
Source: Silversea Cruises
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Staiger has over 23 years of experience within the luxury cruise industry, spending 18 years as a sales director for Regent Seven Seas Cruises and five years as vice president of key accounts. As vice president of strategic partnerships, Staiger will be responsible for maximizing revenue opportunities and increasing market share with affiliated roll-ups and key accounts.
“Barbara’s knowledge of the luxury cruise business and tremendous reputation in the North American markets makes her a great addition to our sales team,” said Mark Conroy, Silversea’s managing director for the Americas. “We’re delighted to be welcoming her on board.”
"I'm thrilled to be joining Silversea and I look forward to enhancing and growing the strong relationships Silversea has established with our valued travel agent partners," said Staiger.
Source: Silversea Cruises
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