| Name | Title | Contact Details |
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Arnold Abernathy |
VP Information Security and Compliance, Holland America Group (BISO) | Profile |
The Cruises Division of MSC Group, the leading privately held Swiss-based shipping and logistics conglomerate with over 300 years of maritime heritage, is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and has two distinct brands within its structure - the contemporary and luxury brands. MSC Cruises, the contemporary brand, is the world`s third largest cruise brand as well as leader in Europe, South America, the Gulf region and Southern Africa with more market share in addition to deployed capacity than any other player. It is also the fastest growing global cruise brand with a strong presence in the Caribbean, North America and the Far East. Its fleet comprises 18 modern vessels combined with a sizeable future global investment portfolio of new vessels and is projected to grow to 23 cruise ships by 2025 with options for six vessel orders in place through 2030. MSC Cruises offers its guests an enriching, immersive and safe cruise experience inspired by the Company`s European heritage. Meanwhile the soon to be launched luxury brand is set to start operating in 2023 with a fleet of up to ten vessels coming into service by 2030 with the latest and most advanced environmental and maritime technologies available. These super-yachts will introduce to the luxury segment a broad range of new guest experiences and other activities as well as generous ratios of public spaces. MSC`s number one priority across all its operations has always been the health and safety of its guests and crew, as well as the communities at the destinations its ships serve. In August 2020, MSC Cruises implemented its comprehensive health and safety protocol to become the first major line to return to sea. MSC has long been committed to environmental stewardship with a long-term goal to achieve zero emissions for its operations. The Company is also a significant investor in next-generation environmental marine technologies, with the goal to support their accelerated development and implementation.
Starboard Cruise Services is revolutionizing shopping on board cruise ships, creating a unique retail environment where cruise guests are inspired to indulge in a memory of their dream vacation. Retail on cruise ships has evolved to an entertaining shopping destination, full of discovery, storytelling and memories Starboard customizes its retail offering by cruise line in order to offer an experience that will inspire and delight the individual cruise line`s guests. Cruise line passengers are engaged in unique experiences of discovery, entertainment and connection, often resulting in a celebratory purchase to remind them of their vacation. Product offerings range from luxury purchases such as fine jewelry, Swiss timepieces and leather accessories to affordable luxury in the form of beauty products, spirits, accessories or branded cruise apparel. Attentive Starboard employees cater to cruise guests who, free from time constraints, enjoy spending time discovering both new and classic brands. The quality of the products, the relationships with the sales advisors and the guest experience combine to create a uniquely entertaining and memorable shopping experience at sea. Founded in 1958, Starboard has been the pioneer in the cruise retail industry. Since 2000, Starboard has been part of LVMH Moët Hennessy • Louis Vuitton, Inc., the world`s leading luxury brand group. As we celebrate our 60th anniversary, we look forward to continuing our history of innovation and growth. We are committed to continuing to be the world`s premier onboard retailer, offering guests world-class experiences customized for their specific needs.
Crystal Cruises is an award-wining luxury cruise line with worldwide destinations including Europe, New England & Canada, South America, Africa, Asia, Australia & New Zealand and the Caribbean. The line has been voted World`s Best by readers of Travel + Leisure and Conde Nast Traveler more than any other cruise line, hotel or resort in history.
By The Sea is a Fort Lauderdale, FL-based company in the Travel, Recreation and Leisure sector.
Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) is a cruise vacation company comprising four global brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Azamara and Silversea. Royal Caribbean Group is also a 50% owner of a joint venture that operates TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. Together, our brands operate 63 ships with an additional 16 on order as of July 10, 2020.