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Director Declaration

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.14R(2), Shell plc (the "Company") confirms that Ann Godbehere, Non-executive Director of the Company, was appointed to the Board of HSBC Holdings plc on July 26, 2023.

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Pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.14R(2), Shell plc (the "Company") confirms that Ann Godbehere, Non-executive Director of the Company, was appointed to the Board of HSBC Holdings plc on July 26, 2023.

NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE ANNOUNCES 2023 'GIVING JOY' CAMPAIGN WINNERS

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

MIAMI, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, today announced the 20 winners of its fourth annual Norwegian's Giving Joy® contest, the Brand's annual recognition program that has been celebrating teachers across North America since 2019 for their hard work and relentless dedication.

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  • In addition, the top three grand prize winners are invited to attend the exclusive four-day christening voyage for Norwegian Viva , the second ship in the Brand's all-new Prima Class, debuting August 2023.
  • "On behalf of all of us at Norwegian Cruise Line, we congratulate this year's winners and nominees who have gone above and beyond to demonstrate an unwavering commitment to their calling as educators, and in doing so have left a lasting positive impact on their students, schools and broader communities," said David J. Herrera, President of Norwegian Cruise Line.
  • "We look forward to welcoming this year's winners aboard for a well-deserved cruise vacation."
  • For more information about Norwegian Cruise Line or to book a cruise, please visit www.ncl.com or call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or contact a travel professional.

Holland America Line Launches Onboard Credit Offer for AARP Members

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Monday, July 24, 2023

SEATTLE, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line will offer AARP members a member-only onboard credit that can be used for a variety of amenities. Combinable with several other special offers and fares, the amount of onboard credit depends on type of stateroom and length of voyage, ranging from $50 to $200 per stateroom.

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  • Company becomes the exclusive cruise benefit provider to AARP members; Shipboard spending money up to $200 per stateroom available to AARP members
    SEATTLE, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line will offer AARP members a member-only onboard credit that can be used for a variety of amenities.
  • AARP members can book a Holland America Line cruise using their travel advisor or directly with the cruise line to receive the onboard credit that can be put toward shore excursions , spa services, beverages, specialty dining , gift shop purchases and more.
  • "Holland America Line is thrilled to extend this offer to AARP members, who are avid travelers and a key demographic for our brand," said Kacy Cole, chief marketing officer, Holland America Line.
  • AARP members can book a Holland America Line cruise to locations around the world, including Alaska , Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Canada/New England, Caribbean , Europe , Mediterranean, Mexico, South America and beyond.

Carnival Leverages Splunk to Deliver a Seamless Guest Experience through Enhanced Digital Resilience

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Carnival Corporation teams worldwide use Splunk products to get real-time visibility across all applications, services, and security infrastructure.

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  • Carnival Corporation teams worldwide use Splunk products to get real-time visibility across all applications, services, and security infrastructure.
  • The digital experience begins when prospective guests first access Carnival.com to book their cruise.
  • Leveraging Splunk products, Carnival Cruise Line can quickly spot unexpected glitches on the website or the HubApp then move immediately to triage and resolve the issue before it affects the guest experience.
  • To learn more about how Splunk is helping build a safer and more resilient digital world with our leading security and observability solutions, please visit https://www.splunk.com/en_us/home-page.html .

As 2025 Bookings Open, Holland America Line Leads Alaska Cruising with Most Glacier, Wildlife and Wilderness Viewing Opportunities

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

SEATTLE, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The riches of the wilderness take center stage on Holland America Line's Alaska cruises as the region's natural wonders and rugged beauty unfold. With the most visits to Alaska's glaciers and more ways to see wildlife and wilderness on a shore excursion than any other cruise line, Holland America Line is weaving more than 75 years of Alaska expertise into every facet of the experience.

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  • "As we open bookings for our 2025 season, we're offering an unmatched Alaska: Up Close experience and incentives to start planning now."
  • From April through October 2025, guests can embark on Holland America Line's cruises to Alaska aboard Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Westerdam and Zaandam.
  • During Glacier Bay scenic cruising, Glacier Bay National Park Rangers visit Holland America Line ships for the day to engage with guests and talk about Alaska's most famous national park.
  • For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com .

This Week in Travel News: 12 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, July 14, 2023

NEW YORK, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the travel industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • A roundup of the week's most newsworthy travel industry press releases from PR Newswire, including the World's Best Awards from Travel + Leisure and wireless charging on United flights.
  • NEW YORK, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire.
  • To help journalists covering the travel industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.
  • The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story.

EDO Ad Performance Report Reveals Most Effective Travel TV Advertisers, Including Southwest Airlines, Great Wolf Resorts and Turo

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

EDO , the TV outcomes company, has released the inaugural Travel TV Performance Report revealing consumer engagement and ad effectiveness trends from July 2022 to June 2023.

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  • EDO , the TV outcomes company, has released the inaugural Travel TV Performance Report revealing consumer engagement and ad effectiveness trends from July 2022 to June 2023.
  • EDO’s report highlights TV advertising performance across five categories – Hotels & Resorts, Air Travel, Cruises, Car Rental & Sharing, and Travel Websites & Services.
  • “We’re seeing the bounceback reflected in TV ad performance across most travel categories, from cruises to hotels and travel sites.
  • Hotels & Resorts rebound with brands including Hilton, Choice Hotels and Beaches Resorts driving the Hotels & Resorts category to a 100% increase in YoY engagement driven by TV ads.

Total Voting Rights

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Friday, June 30, 2023

In conformity with the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, we hereby notify the market of the following:

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  • In conformity with the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, we hereby notify the market of the following:
    Shell plc's capital as at June 30, 2023, consists of 6,735,210,906 ordinary shares of €0.07 each.
  • Shell plc holds no shares in Treasury.
  • Note: This announcement is made pursuant to Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules 5.6.1 and 5.6.1A and as such, the above figure includes shares purchased by Shell plc as part of its share buy-back programme but not yet cancelled.
  • LEI number of Shell plc:  21380068P1DRHMJ8KU70

CARNIVAL VENEZIA DEBUTS IN NEW YORK CITY

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

NEW YORK, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Cruise Line welcomed the first guests to sail on Carnival Venezia™ from New York City today. The ship's launch in New York coincides with the busy summer travel season and builds on an exciting period of growth for Carnival, as the first of three ships to join the fleet over the next year.

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  • NEW YORK, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Cruise Line welcomed the first guests to sail on Carnival Venezia ™ from New York City today.
  • Carnival Venezia received a special blessing by Father Enrique Salvo of St. Patrick's Cathedral during the special welcome event, and acclaimed comedian and television host Jay Leno became the first godfather named to a Carnival ship.
  • Carnival Venezia is architecturally styled after its namesake, the city of Venice, Italy.
  • For additional information on Carnival Cruise Line and to book a cruise vacation on Carnival, call 1-800-CARNIVAL, visit http://www.carnival.com , or contact your favorite travel advisor or online travel site.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Strengthens Executive Team with Addition of Maritime Veteran Patrik Dahlgren

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Monday, June 12, 2023

MIAMI, June 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) (“NCLH” or the “Company”), a leading global cruise company that operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands, today welcomed cruise industry veteran Patrik Dahlgren as the Company’s new Executive Vice President, Vessel Operations.

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  • MIAMI, June 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) (“NCLH” or the “Company”), a leading global cruise company that operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands, today welcomed cruise industry veteran Patrik Dahlgren as the Company’s new Executive Vice President, Vessel Operations.
  • Dahlgren will oversee marine and technical operations, hotel operations, entertainment, cruise programs and security across NCLH’s three brands, reporting to NCLH President and CEO-Elect, Harry Sommer.
  • Dahlgren succeeds Robin Lindsay who will serve as Executive Vice President, Newbuild and Refurbishment, overseeing the company’s robust newbuild program and refurbishment projects.
  • In that role, Dahlgren managed maritime operations and fleet optimization across all brands for more than 60 ships, providing direction for more than 10,000 team members.