Tag #Cruise Ships

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Princess Cruises: Fleet Overview and Upcoming Itineraries

Princess Cruises operates a diverse fleet of 14 ships, ranging in size and amenities, with itineraries spanning the globe and including new vessels and refurbished classics.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
zeit.de
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Death of Veteran Hamburg Police Reporter André Zand-Vakili

André Zand-Vakili, a Hamburg Abendblatt police reporter known for his unique investigative skills and access to confidential information, died at age 61 after a battle with illness; his death is a significant loss to journalism.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
sueddeutsche.de
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Mediterranean Remains Top Summer Destination for German Tourists Despite Rising Northern Interest

While Northern European travel is rising, the Mediterranean remains the top summer destination for German tourists, with millions choosing Spain, Greece, and Turkey compared to thousands visiting Scandinavia; cruises to Northern Europe are a notable exception.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
forbes.com
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Maritime Pilots: Ensuring Safe Cruise Ship Navigation

Maritime pilots, highly trained experts with intimate knowledge of local waterways, guide cruise ships into and out of ports, a mandatory safety measure crucial for navigating complex harbors and ensuring safe arrival and departure.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
forbes.com
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SS United States to be Scrapped: End of an Era for Ocean Liners

The SS United States, once the fastest transatlantic ocean liner, is facing scrapping after nearly 30 years of disuse, highlighting the impact of aviation on the ocean liner industry and the loss of a historical icon.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
es.euronews.com
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Surge in Antarctic Tourism Raises Environmental Concerns

Antarctic tourism has boomed, rising from 44,000 visitors in 2017 to 122,000 in 2024, raising concerns about environmental damage from increased carbon emissions, snow darkening, and potential introduction of non-native species.

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Life Below Water
theglobeandmail.com
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Hawaii's Climate Change Tourist Tax Faces Legal Challenge

A lawsuit in Hawaii challenges the constitutionality of a new tourist tax designed to fund climate change mitigation efforts, specifically targeting a 11-per-cent levy on cruise ship passengers slated to begin next year, alongside increased taxes on hotels and vacation rentals.

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Climate Action
smh.com.au
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Juneau Limits Cruise Passengers Amid Record Alaskan Tourism

Juneau, Alaska, implemented daily passenger limits for cruise ships starting in 2026 due to a record-breaking cruise season in 2024; some cruise lines have altered itineraries, while Royal Caribbean is building a new port on Douglas Island to alleviate congestion.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
zeit.de
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River Cruise Boom in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern"}

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's Stralsund and Wolgast ports anticipate a surge in river cruise tourism in 2024, with Stralsund expecting 18,000 passengers from 127 ship visits and Wolgast welcoming a vessel nearly every other day during peak season, showcasing the region's growing appeal for this type of t...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
spanish.china.org.cn
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Record Number of Cruise Tourists Arrive in Shanghai

On Sunday, Shanghai's Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal received a record 4,800 international tourists from two cruise ships, AIDAstella and Spectrum of the Seas, marking the highest single-day arrival since 2011 and highlighting the success of China's tourism campaign.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
lemonde.fr
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Nice Bans Large Cruise Ships to Combat Overtourism

Nice Mayor Christian Estrosi banned large cruise ships (over 900 passengers) from docking in Nice on January 24th to curb overtourism, prioritizing smaller vessels while implementing port upgrades for improved environmental standards; however, this ban could face legal challenges.

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elpais.com
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Mexico Postpones Cruise Ship Tax Until 2025

The Mexican government postponed a $42 per-passenger tax on cruise ships arriving at Mexican ports until July 1, 2025, due to pressure from tourism groups worried about the economic impact on the sector; the tax was expected to generate millions but could negatively affect the millions of tourists v...

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