This isn’t going to apply to most of our readers, but nonetheless, it is an intriguing program. The Inner Island program is only open to young people from 18 to 25 years of age in France, Germany, Italy and Spain.
The Inner Island social media app allows participants to design their perfect cruise product. Players will be able to submit their ideas about four key aspects of cruising: destinations, food & beverages, entertainment and sport & wellness.
The complete story appeared in the February 20 edition of Cruise News Daily.
Friday, February 20, 2015
Hotel Ops Exec Jumps from Carnival to Royal Caribbean
Hospitality Veteran Named Senior Vice President, Hotel Operations for Royal Caribbean International
MIAMI, Feb. 20, 2015 -- Mark Tamis has been named senior vice president, Hotel Operations for Royal Caribbean International. Tamis will further the global cruise line's commitment to deliver outstanding vacations to almost four million guests per year. He will have oversight of the line's hotel services, food, beverage, entertainment and private destinations, and will report directly to Michael Bayley, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean International.
"Mark has extensive knowledge and a proven track record of success in the hospitality industry and I look forward to welcoming him to the Royal family," said Bayley. "In his role, Mark will lead the dedicated men and women who work every day to deliver the best vacation adventures to our guests from around the world. And I am confident that he can help us take our award-winning experience to even greater heights."
A 25-year travel industry veteran, Tamis most recently served as senior vice president, Guest Operations with Carnival Cruise Lines. Prior to that, Tamis was the chief operating officer of The Setai Hotels and Resorts. He also held a variety of management positions with hotel organization, Ian Schrager Company. Tamis began his career with Four Seasons Hotels after earning a Bachelor of Science degree at Cornell University, School of Hotel Administration. He is active in various civic and community service organizations including Big Brothers Big Sisters and Special Olympics, and founded www.dadsforgiving.org, an organization that encourages fathers to volunteer with their children to benefit their communities.
Source: Royal Caribbean International
MIAMI, Feb. 20, 2015 -- Mark Tamis has been named senior vice president, Hotel Operations for Royal Caribbean International. Tamis will further the global cruise line's commitment to deliver outstanding vacations to almost four million guests per year. He will have oversight of the line's hotel services, food, beverage, entertainment and private destinations, and will report directly to Michael Bayley, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean International.
"Mark has extensive knowledge and a proven track record of success in the hospitality industry and I look forward to welcoming him to the Royal family," said Bayley. "In his role, Mark will lead the dedicated men and women who work every day to deliver the best vacation adventures to our guests from around the world. And I am confident that he can help us take our award-winning experience to even greater heights."
A 25-year travel industry veteran, Tamis most recently served as senior vice president, Guest Operations with Carnival Cruise Lines. Prior to that, Tamis was the chief operating officer of The Setai Hotels and Resorts. He also held a variety of management positions with hotel organization, Ian Schrager Company. Tamis began his career with Four Seasons Hotels after earning a Bachelor of Science degree at Cornell University, School of Hotel Administration. He is active in various civic and community service organizations including Big Brothers Big Sisters and Special Olympics, and founded www.dadsforgiving.org, an organization that encourages fathers to volunteer with their children to benefit their communities.
Source: Royal Caribbean International
Thursday, February 19, 2015
ACL Bases Second Ship at New Orleans
New Orleans has scored another ship homeported there, albeit a small one. American Cruise Line’s new riverboat, American Eagle, will homeport at the Crescent City for various itineraries primarily on the Lower Mississippi between New Orleans and Memphis.
Details appeared in the February 19 edition of Cruise News Daily
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Details appeared in the February 19 edition of Cruise News Daily
Rendering courtesy of American Cruise Line. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without permission.
Just Can’t Wait
Update: Friday noon ET: Due to weather conditions, the float out has now been rescheduled for Saturday afternoon (German time), 7am eastern time in the US.
Earlier this week we told you that Meyer Werft was planning to float out Anthem of the Seas and webcast it early Saturday morning. Not now. Because of predicted windy weather on Saturday, the yard has decided to move up the operation to Friday afternoon (in Germany) at 3:00pm. That’s 9:00am Friday morning (February 20) eastern time in the US.
The photo below shows Anthem of the Seas in Meyer's covered building dock 2 today, awaiting floating up. Note the tugboat to the right of the photo. It has been lifted around the ship and placed in the dry dock so tomorrow it will be positioned at the ship's bow to assist during the float out.
Details appeared in the February 19 edition of Cruise News Daily.
Photo courtesy of Meyer Werft. All rights reserved. May not be canceled or used without permission.
Earlier this week we told you that Meyer Werft was planning to float out Anthem of the Seas and webcast it early Saturday morning. Not now. Because of predicted windy weather on Saturday, the yard has decided to move up the operation to Friday afternoon (in Germany) at 3:00pm. That’s 9:00am Friday morning (February 20) eastern time in the US.
The photo below shows Anthem of the Seas in Meyer's covered building dock 2 today, awaiting floating up. Note the tugboat to the right of the photo. It has been lifted around the ship and placed in the dry dock so tomorrow it will be positioned at the ship's bow to assist during the float out.
Details appeared in the February 19 edition of Cruise News Daily.
Photo courtesy of Meyer Werft. All rights reserved. May not be canceled or used without permission.
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Carnival Detailing Plans for Amber Cove
Earlier, Carnival Cruise Line released schedules of their brand’s calls at Amber Cove, Carnival Corp’s new port being built on the north coast of the Dominican Republic. But the company now says that five of their other brands have also scheduled calls at the new port during the 2015-2016 inaugural season.
In addition to Carnival, AIDA, Costa, Cunard, Holland America, and P&O Cruises (UK) have added calls at the private facility.
The complete story appeared in the February 18 edition of Cruise News Daily.
Photos courtesy of Carnival Corp. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without permission.
In addition to Carnival, AIDA, Costa, Cunard, Holland America, and P&O Cruises (UK) have added calls at the private facility.
The complete story appeared in the February 18 edition of Cruise News Daily.
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| Carnival is using drones to photograph construction progress at Amber Cove. This photo is an example. |
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