The International Galapagos Tour Operators Association (IGTOA) is committing $25,000 in emergency funding to the Charles Darwin Foundation (CDF) to study different methods for combating Philornis downsi, an invasive species of fly that is devastating populations of terrestrial bird species in the Galapagos Islands.
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China enjoys the potential to become the world’s largest cruise market, as its cruise tourism industry is expected to boom, driven by international players and government supports, according to industry insiders and market researchers. (xinhuanet.com)
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Strolling down a tiny street in Venice’s San Marco district, a couple pauses in front of a hand-crafted leather goods stall, one of hundreds of “authentically Venetian” shops lining the cobblestone streets of the city’s tourist thoroughfares. Holding hands, they stop to embrace in front of the famed Grand Canal. (edition.cnn.com)
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Cruising has long been known as one of the best vacation values there is for families, extended multi-generational family groups and friends traveling together with their families.
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Coral Expeditions, Australia’s pioneering cruise line, is expanding its solo traveller program with a variety of new options and offers that cater for the varied circumstances and expectations of the contemporary solo traveller. (expeditioncruising.com)
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A day tourist tax that went into force on January 1, 2019 has contributed to a drop in transit calls to Amsterdam. “At the moment, with an ongoing debate on over tourism and sustainability, we are currently busy locally with civil servants, politicians, and press to give them facts and figures on cruises,” said Dick de Graaff, director of Passenger Terminal Amsterdam. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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The Costa Cruises “Costa App” has won the “Mediastars Prize”, the Advertising Technical Award, in the App category. This is the fifth prize won in just a few months by the Italian company’s app which was first launched around a year ago, demonstrating the great success achieved by this new digital tool that is making the on-board experience increasingly user-friendly.
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In 2020, Crystal will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a year-long celebration including commemorative gifts and special events aboard its ships as well as the gift of savings.
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Last year’s Elite Moment Photo Contest attracted enthusiastic support from DreamElite members all over the world. We collected a wealth of high quality photos illustrating the theme “My Favourite … on Genting Dream/World Dream”.
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The recent U.S. ban on cruise ships traveling to Cuba has had a ripple effect on South Florida’s cruise industry. Yet not all of it is bad news. In fact, it’s bringing more attention to the southernmost port of call for these big ships in the continental U.S. About 300 cruise ships a year stop in Key West. More than 860,000 people reached the island that way last year, spending 6 to 8 hours taking tours and shopping. (wlrn.org)
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This summer, the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation is conducting an air quality study in Juneau. It’s the first study of its kind in Alaska, and the first comprehensive look at the impact of cruise ship emissions in Juneau in almost 20 years. (ktoo.org)
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A Culinary Journey with Crystal Cruises | Madagascar
In episode 7 of “Crystal Cruises Presents: A Culinary Journey Hosted by Chef Jon Ashton,” the spotlight shines on the pairing of New Zealand’s signature wines and the culinary artistry of Crystal Serenity’s chefs. Chef Jon Ashton joins Master Sommelier Cameron Douglas just outside of Auckland where they explore the perfect vintages to pair with a multi-course dinner in the ship’s Vintage Room.
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Book your summer 2021 expedition cruise aboard Le Commandant-Charcot and be one of the first to embark on this polar expedition, the only one of its kind in the world.
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The Clean Shipping Alliance (CSA) 2020 has welcomed the preliminary results of an independent study presented by CE Delft, a research organisation in the Netherlands specialising in environmental issues, indicating that accumulated concentrations of exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS, or “scrubbers”) wash water components are at very low levels and well below applicable regulatory limits.
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