Good Morning Monaco Friday, February 21, 2025 Monaco named Best European Destination 2025 The Principality of Monaco has been awarded the prestigious title of Best European Destination 2025 by European…
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Strong line up for Cruise Week Europe 2025 with spotlight on sustainability, innovation and resilience
Brussels, 20 February 2025 – Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the leading authority of the global cruise industry, announces a strong line up of Government Ministers, cruise line CEOs, and…
West Nautical are thrilled to announce the addition of M/Y Almissa, a 2017 40m Brodotrogir, to our charter fleet
Embark on the ultimate Adriatic escape aboard 40m motor yacht Almissa, a contemporary vessel designed for unforgettable group getaways. With accommodation for up to 40 guests, Almissa is perfect for corporate retreats, family…
New Marquee Ports and Over-Tourism in the spotlight at Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum The 8th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum (PSTF) will be held on May 6-7, 2025, in Heraklion, Crete,…
Cruise industry looks ahead to European Cruise Week 2025 in Rotterdam, in partnership with local and regional leadership
Brussels, 9 January 2025 – Registrations are open for the highly anticipated CLIA Cruise Week Europe 2025, taking place in Rotterdam from 12-14 March 2025. Held in Europe’s largest seaport,…
by Maria Mavroudi and Carolina Alkalai, co-founders of the Kallichoron Art Boutique Hotel. Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Greece is a truly magical experience, where the charm of the country’s…
The canal of Xerxes, the only Persian step in Europe at Nea Roda, Eastern Halkidiki, Greece
by Maria Pappa, Municipality Aristotle The Canal of Xerxes is the largest technical project that took place in Halkidiki during the ancient era. According to Herodotus, in 480 B.C., during the Median…
COLUMBIA blue, the leading integrated leisure marine services platform, announces COLUMBIA yacht services as the new brand name for yacht management specialists Swiss Ocean. The rebranding follows an ongoing strategy…
MSC CRUISES commences first winter season in Greece with call of MSC Sinfonia to Piraeus – Cruise line new present year-round
Piraeus, 18 November 2024 – MSC Cruises today commenced its first winter season in Greece, marking the first time the cruise line serves this region year-round. MSC Sinfonia will call…
1.11.2024 06:45:00 | Port of Roenne A/S – Cruise tourism on Bornholm has great support among the island’s residents, who see it as value-creating and positive that cruise ships come to…
Don’t miss our webinar TODAY on Morocco and Tunisia, the new yachting destinations
Explore the hidden gems of Morocco & Tunisia as up-and-coming yachting destinations in our exclusive webinar today, hosted in collaboration with BWA Yachting! This webinar is designed for those who…
Stena RoRo takes delivery of RoPax vessel Saint-Malo with strong focus on sustainability
Stena RoRo last week took delivery of E-Flexer No. 11 – in a series of 15 vessels – from the Chinese shipyard CMI Jinling (Weihai). The ship is the Saint-Malo and is…
The LUXURY TOURISM Conference 2024 took place in the Cyclades Island of Santorini, the number one Greek Destination. The Conference took place at the Nomikos special conference centre at the…
by Theodoros Kontes, director MAJESTIC INTERNATIONAL CRUISES INC., Honorary President, Union of Cruise ship Owners & Associate Members On Friday 11th October, during the recent Malta Maritime Summit 2024 at…
Passengers could reap the rewards of greener travel by sea thanks to the development of new shipping routes only accessible to zero emission vessels. Maritime Minister Mike Kane today (Thursday…
Olga Stavropoulou talks on HELMEPA’s noble cause in protecting the Seas and beyond
by Anny Zade, The Environment and in particular the maritime one, is of paramount importance all over Planet Ocean given the current situation with emissions, pollution et al emanating from…
London – TTG Travel Industry Awards 2024: GNTO (Greek National Tourism Organisation) named Best Tourism Board 2024 The GNTO was awarded Best Tourism Board for 2024 for the UK market at the…
by Marmo Notara* When the summer comes to an end, the feeling that I will have to abandon the daily luxury of swimming really depresses me. Yes, I am somewhat…
Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Carnival’s floating complexes have reached record levels of profitability in the third quarter, allowing the second upgrade to profit guidance in just…
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Statement regarding Specific Tourism Management Measures in Greece
We appreciate the Government’s desire to ensure a balanced and sustainable tourism in Greece. We welcome the Minister’s comments on the importance of port infrastructure to improve tourism flows, and the wish to promote new destinations,…
Heraklion to Host 8th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum in May 2025, Marking a First for Greece’s Largest Island
Heraklion to Host 8th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum in May 2025, Marking a First for Greece’s Largest Island Leading Cruise Industry Event to Address Over-Tourism and Explore New Mediterranean Destinations,…
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Statement regarding Tourism Management Measures in Greece
The cruise sector is a success story for Greece contributing 1.4 billion euros to the economy in 2022. CLIA has long called for more investment in port infrastructure and worked…
Cruise industry annual environmental technologies and practices data shows continued progress toward environmental sustainability goals
Washington, 6 September 2024 – Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the leading voice of the global cruise industry, today released its annual Global Cruise Industry Environmental Technologies and Practices Report,…
Aarin Chiekrie, equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Gatwick airport is experiencing what it calls one of its busiest summers, with 19.9mn passengers travelling through its gates in the first half of…
The place to be for all the latest boats, tech, must-have gear, products, services and innovations The Southampton International Boat Show 2024 is poised to become the epicentre of global…