MSC Cruises

"CLIFFHANGER" COMING TO MIAMI'S NEWEST MEGASHIP: THE ONLY OVER-WATER SWING RIDE AT SEA, EXCLUSIVELY ON MSC WORLD AMERICA

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Debuting on MSC World America, MSC Cruises' upcoming U.S. flagship, due to enter service in April 2025

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  • Debuting on MSC World America, MSC Cruises' upcoming U.S. flagship, due to enter service in April 2025
    GENEVA, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MSC Cruises unveiled its latest thrill ride today.
  • Cliffhanger, the only over-water swing ride at sea, will debut exclusively aboard MSC World America when the ship enters service in April 2025.
  • MSC World America is set to become MSC Cruises' newest U.S. flagship when she is named at PortMiami on April 9, 2025.
  • MSC World America is carefully designed to help reduce her impact on the environment.

GUESTS WILL ENJOY SEVEN DISTINCT DISTRICTS ABOARD MSC WORLD AMERICA - MIAMI'S NEWEST MEGASHIP COMING IN 2025

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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Discover MSC World America's seven districts:

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  • Discover MSC World America's seven districts:
    MSC Cruises' signature ship-within-a-ship experience offers a private and secluded retreat.
  • This guest-favorite makes up MSC World America's seventh district with a world of privacy, exclusivity and luxury in a relaxed and elegant atmosphere.
  • Guests staying within the MSC Yacht Club will enjoy personalized attention, with 24/7 butler service, priority embarkation and disembarkation, exclusive lounge and dining areas, and more.
  • MSC Yacht Club guests will have an exclusive escape from the rest of the ship, while still enjoying all the other amenities that MSC World America has to offer.

inGroup Celebrates Record-Breaking 2023, 8th Anniversary On Historic “Elevate Cruise”

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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"Record numbers of passengers cruising and booking and continued growth amongst Partners and Members helped increase revenue by 38% in 2023.

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  • "Record numbers of passengers cruising and booking and continued growth amongst Partners and Members helped increase revenue by 38% in 2023.
  • 2023’s milestones and other achievements are showcased as the company celebrates its 8th Anniversary aboard MSC Virtuosa.
  • “January 16th, 2024, marks our 8th Anniversary, and we are appropriately celebrating while cruising the Persian Gulf with nearly 700 Club Members from 45 different countries,” says Michael Hutchison, Co-Founder and Co-CEO.
  • “We expect inGroup’s recent award will be the first of many,” says Angelo Capurro, Executive Director of MSC Cruises.

Jason Liberty, President and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group, Named Chairman of Cruise Lines International Association

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Friday, January 19, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the leading authority of the global cruise industry, today announced that Royal Caribbean Group President and CEO Jason Liberty has been appointed Chairman by its Board of Directors.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the leading authority of the global cruise industry, today announced that Royal Caribbean Group President and CEO Jason Liberty has been appointed Chairman by its Board of Directors.
  • Liberty succeeds Pierfrancesco Vago, executive chairman of MSC Cruises S.A. who served in the role since January 2021.
  • Liberty became Royal Caribbean Group's president and CEO in early 2022, following a career spanning nearly two decades in the cruise industry and having served as the company's Chief Financial Officer for many years.
  • CLIA provides an important and unified voice for the global cruise line industry representing cruise lines, suppliers, business partners, and a robust travel advisor community.

MSC GROUP TO EXPAND PRESENCE IN MIAMI WITH NEW NORTH AMERICAN HEADQUARTERS FOR CRUISE DIVISION

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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MSC Cargo has been based in Miami-Dade for more than 25 years and now MSC Cruises is moving to establish the Cruise Division's North American headquarters as part of the Group's commitment to Miami.

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  • MSC Cargo has been based in Miami-Dade for more than 25 years and now MSC Cruises is moving to establish the Cruise Division's North American headquarters as part of the Group's commitment to Miami.
  • The 130,000-square-foot office space will support the continued growth of MSC Cruises and the newly launched Explora Journeys in the North American market, allowing them to expand alongside MSC Cargo.
  • Miami-Dade's strong labor pool and attractive business environment played significant factors in MSC Group's decision to invest in Downtown Miami.
  • With our diverse and skilled workforce, coupled with a top-tier cruise port, Miami warmly embraces MSC Cruises.

MSC CRUISES FURTHER EXPANDS U.S. FOOTPRINT WITH OPENING OF NEW HOME PORT - GALVESTON, TEXAS

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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Galveston, Texas, on the south coast of the U.S. will become the home for MSC Seascape from November 2025, becoming MSC Cruises' fourth U.S. home port.

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  • Galveston, Texas, on the south coast of the U.S. will become the home for MSC Seascape from November 2025, becoming MSC Cruises' fourth U.S. home port.
  • The line today opened sales for year-round sailings from the port, offering seven-night itineraries with Sunday embarkation.
  • Marking a significant milestone in its ongoing U.S. expansion, MSC Cruises' CEO Gianni Onorato commented, "This announcement is the latest step in our strategy to continue to grow our U.S. footprint.
  • The innovative MSC Seascape elevates the family experience on board with an astonishing 7,500 square feet of dedicated kids' facilities and cutting-edge amusement options.

MSC CRUISES TO BRING MODERN, FAMILY-FRIENDLY MSC SEASCAPE TO GALVESTON WITH ITINERARIES NOW AVAILABLE FOR BOOKING

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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Today the cruise line opened sales for its new itineraries out of Galveston, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing U.S. expansion.

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  • Today the cruise line opened sales for its new itineraries out of Galveston, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing U.S. expansion.
  • Guests eager to sail from Texas to Mexico and Central America can experience MSC Cruises' signature European flavor with 7-night sailings beginning in late 2025.
  • Rubén A. Rodríguez, President, MSC Cruises USA, said: "Expanding to Galveston with the magnificent MSC Seascape is a pivotal moment for us at MSC Cruises and for our guests.
  • To find out more about MSC Seascape and sailings out of Port of Galveston, please click here .

Dream Vacations Announces Winners for "Operation Vetrepreneur Become Your Own General" Contest

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- One of the leading travel agency franchises for veterans, Dream Vacations, recently awarded three military veterans with free travel franchises as part of its annual award-winning annual business plan contest "Operation Vetrepreneur: Become Your Own General." Currently more than 35 percent of franchise owners within Dream Vacations are military veterans and in the past decade, the travel agency franchise has awarded 61 free franchises valued at more than $700,000 to deserving military veterans.

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  • "Supporting the entrepreneurial dreams of our military veterans and their families is such an honor," said Drew Daly, senior vice president and general manager of Dream Vacations.
  • "Supporting the entrepreneurial dreams of our military veterans and their families is such an honor," said Drew Daly, senior vice president and general manager of Dream Vacations.
  • All military veterans who purchase a Dream Vacations travel agency business receive a 30 percent discount off the initial franchisee fee.
  • The Operation Vetrepreneur program won gold from the Travel Weekly Magellan Awards and the IFA Franchising Gives Back Awards.

Dream Vacations Ranked #2 Franchise for Veterans According to Entrepreneur Magazine

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dream Vacations has been recognized as one of the top 150 franchises for veterans in 2023 by Entrepreneur. The ranking, which is featured in the November/December issue of Entrepreneur magazine and on Entrepreneur.com, highlights the top franchise companies that offer incentives to veterans who join their system. Dream Vacations was ranked No.2.

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  • The ranking, which is featured in the November/December issue of Entrepreneur magazine and on Entrepreneur.com, highlights the top franchise companies that offer incentives to veterans who join their system.
  • The only travel franchise to receive a 5 STAR ranking from the International Franchise Association's VetFran initiative, Dream Vacations proudly supports military veterans and is consistently recognized by leading industry publications as a veteran-friendly franchise.
  • To view Dream Vacations in the Top 150 Franchises for Veterans list, pick up the November/December issue of Entrepreneur magazine, on newsstands November 14th or visit the full rankings online .
  • Military veterans with a passion for travel and entrepreneurship who are interested in opening a Dream Vacations travel franchise, please visit http://www.dreamvacationsfranchise.com or call 888-249-8235.

Bluestone Equity Partners Invests in RWS Global, the World’s Largest Provider of Live Shows, Destinations and Immersive Experiences

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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Bluestone Equity Partners (“Bluestone”), the global Sports, Media & Entertainment (“SME”) private equity firm, today announced a minority investment in RWS Global, the world’s largest provider of live shows, destinations and immersive experiences across the hospitality, leisure, theatrical, corporate, retail and sports sectors.

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  • Bluestone Equity Partners (“Bluestone”), the global Sports, Media & Entertainment (“SME”) private equity firm, today announced a minority investment in RWS Global, the world’s largest provider of live shows, destinations and immersive experiences across the hospitality, leisure, theatrical, corporate, retail and sports sectors.
  • Built on more than 120 years of combined expertise, RWS Global is the combination of four powerhouse companies — RWS, ted, JRA and ARC.
  • Together, they design, create, cast, produce and operate more entertainment experiences and destinations than any other provider in the world.
  • From cruise ships, museums, theme parks and sports venues, to destinations, resorts, stage and screen, RWS Global delivers unmatched capabilities from ideation to execution.