IN THE SUMMER of 2015, I performed stand-up comedy on a TV talent competition. The morning after it aired, the phone rang. The man on the other end was a Florida-based talent agent with a proposition: “Ever think about doing …
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One more Kimpton deal worth considering, especially for Utah residents: The Kimpton Monaco Salt Lake City has a Thrice is Nice Groundhog Day promotion with new perks the more you stay. Even if you only go once, you can get …
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“As Imagineers, it is our responsibility to ensure experiences we create and stories we share reflect the voices and perspectives of the world around us,” Carmen Smith, an Imagineer executive for creative development and inclusion strategies, said in a statement …
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With the North American cruise industry still in a holding pattern due to COVID-19, this week MSC Cruises again resumed its European operations in the Mediterranean, one of just a few cruise lines able to safely restart some of its …
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Cruise operators finally have a framework for a phased resumption of cruise operations and the protocols and programs they will be required to establish following the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)’s October decision to withdraw the agency’s “No Sail” order. …
Celestyal Cruises, which operates sailings in the Greek Islands and Eastern Mediterranean, has announced a strategic partnership with Versonix, a software company that provides fully integrated, customized software solutions for the travel and leisure industry. Versonix will be providing Celestyal …
AmaWaterways was the only U.S.-based river cruise company to sail in Europe during 2020, and the cruise line has noticed some trends that have made their cruises for 2021 and 2022 even more popular. “North American luxury travelers are beginning …
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We’re less than one month into 2021, and people are already wondering if the upcoming Alaska cruise season, which was completely canceled in 2020, is in jeopardy. Last week Royal Caribbean International said the Quantum of the Seas would stay …
began warning travelers of cancellations on Friday. Trips that were planned on three ships – the Magic, Paradise and Valor – are being delayed until November, the cruise line said. “Like so much about this current global situation, we are adapting …
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Azamara’s new owner has confirmed the line has bought Pacific Princess from Princess Cruises, taking its fleet to four vessels. Princess announced on Friday that the ship, identical to Azamara Journey, Quest and Pursuit, had been sold to an undisclosed …
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