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MedCruise - The Association of Mediterranean Cruise Ports and CLIA - Cruise Lines International Association held a meeting on Tuesday 25 February at the headquarters of MedCruise in the Port of Piraeus, Greece.

During the meeting, MedCruise and CLIA executives discussed the latest developments in the cruise sector and explored the prospects for the collaboration between the two Associations in order to further advance the sustainable growth of cruise activities. The themes of the meeting included promotional and regulatory issues of mutual interest, as well as ways to further improve the attractiveness of cruising.

CLIA, which was represented at the meeting by Didier Scaillet, CLIA vice-president, and Robert Ashdown, secretary general of CLIA Europe, presented among others the latest developments in the organisation, the scope and aims of the recent restructuring of the Association that represents cruise lines across the globe.

MedCruise, which was represented by Stavros Hatzakos, MedCruise president, and Thanos Pallis, MedCruise secretary general, presented the growing activities of MedCruise, and its strategy for promoting cruise in the Μediterranean and its adjoining seas, via an engagement in a dialogue with cruise lines.

The two parties decided to hold further meetings aiming to a sustainable communication between cruise lines and the ports for the benefits of the members of the associations representing the supply and the demand side of the market respectively.

This meeting follows the submission joint statement of CLIA Europe and MedCruise to the European Commission, aiming to put cruise at the core of the European maritime growth strategy, and is indicative of the building up of a common understanding between the two associations.

For more information about Medcruise please visit www.medcruise.com
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for more information about CLIA please visit http://www.cruising.org


Update January 2014

In this role, Mr. Frank will support Michael Thamm, CEO of Costa Crociere S.p.A.

Last November, after 25 years with Carnival Corporation which included serving as Chief Operating Officer and Vice Chairman since 1998, Mr. Frank stepped down to serve as special advisor to the CEO and to the Chairman of Carnival Corporation.

Mr. Frank currently serves as Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the world’s largest cruise industry trade organization.

Costa Crociere (www.costacruises.com), which operates Costa Cruises, AIDA and Iberocruceros brands, is Europe’s number one cruise company and the only Italian-flagged cruise line. For 65 years, the ships of Costa Cruises have plied the seas of the world, offering the best in Italian style, hospitality and cuisine and providing dream holidays with the utmost in terms of fun and relaxation. Its fleet, the largest in Europe, has a total of 14 ships in service, flying the Italian flag, and one new ship to be delivered in October 2014. All the ships in the Costa fleet have been assigned RINA’s Green Star notation certifying that they are operated in compliance with the highest environmental protection standards.

Carnival Corporation & plc is the largest cruise company in the world, with a portfolio of cruise brands in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia, comprised of Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Seabourn, AIDA Cruises, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Ibero Cruises, P&O Cruises (Australia) and P&O Cruises (UK).

Together, these brands operate 101 ships totaling 208,000 lower berths with eight new ships scheduled to be delivered between May 2014 and June 2016. Carnival Corporation & plc also operates Holland America Princess Alaska Tours, the leading tour company in Alaska and the Canadian Yukon. Traded on both the New York and London Stock Exchanges, Carnival Corporation & plc is the only group in the world to be included in both the S&P 500 and the FTSE 100 indices.

Update December 2013

We're VERY excited to present this brand new, full-length video showcasing ‘behind the design’ of Britannia. A follow-up from the teaser-clip released two weeks ago, this two and a half minute video reveals lots of new facts, images and illustrations of Britannia from designers Richmond International. Watch it, don’t blink, press pause, take note and welcome to a new era in cruising from P&O Cruises!

What to watch out for:
• Atrium – with its wow-factor starburst central feature, three-storey spiral staircase, wide open space, furniture, colour schemes and a totally decadent look and feel
• Spa – P&O Cruises biggest yet, see the treatments rooms, hydrotherapy pool, relaxation and reception areas
• Ultra modern cabins with contemporary bathrooms
• Deck areas – see the pools, the various levels, layout and imagine yourself on those sun loungers!

Britannia is scheduled to enter service in spring 2015. More announcements to be made in February 2014.

The video is hosted on the P&O Cruises YouTube channel and can be downloaded for hosting on independent sites:

www.youtube.com/pandocruises

Direct link to the vodcast: http://youtu.be/TXbaYy53T3E

Today, as trusted cruise experts, P&O Cruises has a fleet of seven ships offering holidays tailored to British tastes combining genuine service, a sense of occasion and attention to detail, ensuring passengers have the holiday of a lifetime, every time. Azura was launched in April 2010 – officially named by Godmother Darcey Bussell CBE. Small ship Adonia was added to the fleet in May 2011, named by Dame Shirley Bassey, DBE, and a new 141,000 tons ship, Britannia, will be added to the fleet in spring 2015.

About Richmond International

Richmond International specialises in hospitality design. With more than 45 years experience, Richmond has been involved in the creation and/or refurbishment of many of the world’s landmark hotels including The Langham Hotels Chicago and London, Four Seasons Hotels in Amman, Mauritius, Hampshire, the award-winning Four Seasons Gresham Palace in Budapest. Richmond was responsible for the Lotus Spa on board the recently launched Royal Princess, Princess Cruises most recent addition to its fleet. Richmond International’s clients include a broad cross-section of individuals, institutions, developers, banks and hotel companies.

is a family owned company based in Leduc, Canada, with agents in most of the major cruise ports of the world and working with all the major cruise lines, are the leading providers of mobility equipment for cruising clients who have a disability, be it short term or long.

CareVacations provides a variety of equipment, including standard wheelchairs, scooters, power chairs and hospital beds and hoists.

In Europe the Company is represented by CareVacations & Commerce UK, who provide a complete service, delivering your hired and fully maintained equipment to your cabin on the day of embarkation and collecting it after you disembark.

CareVacations also offer mobility equipment for your pre/post hotel stays in London. Bookings are done over the phone or via email, clients only deal with one person in the UK.

CareVacations / Cruise Ship Assist have been offering clients in North America this service for at least 25 years. All the main USA and Canadian cruise ports are serviced, as well as the Caribbean.

Cruising is an ideal holiday for anyone who wants to leave the stress and strain of travel behind and just enjoy themselves, whether you have a disability or not!

For more information about the UK representation and the Canadian owned company, visit these websites:-

www.carevacations.co.uk

www.carevacations.com

Contact details in UK:-
Krystyna Stafford – Mobile 07821 614803
Email:- [email protected]