MSC Cruises

An International Line-Up of Cruises Visits Hong Kong

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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TORONTO and HONG KONG, March 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hong Kong’s local cruise tourism is reviving progressively.

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  • TORONTO and HONG KONG, March 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hong Kong’s local cruise tourism is reviving progressively.
  • From early March to early April, Hong Kong welcomes a total of five cruise liners on their maiden trip to Hong Kong from around the world.
  • In addition, Resorts World One of Resorts World Cruises, the first cruise ship homeporting in Hong Kong since travel fully resumed, made its inaugural tour from Hong Kong on March 10.
  • Mr. Dane Cheng, Executive Director of the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), said, “With the efforts of the Government and the HKTB, cruises from various markets are visiting Hong Kong one by one.

Ships Ahoy! Rivers Casino Announces Partnership With MSC Cruises

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230314005763/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230314005763/en/
    In this photo, MSC Seashore is docked at MSC Cruises’ private island in The Bahamas, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve.
  • Rush Street Gaming has partnered with MSC Cruises to grant Rush Reward Members at all Rivers Casino locations an annual cruise benefit that applies to most of the company’s sailings worldwide.
  • The tier status of each Rivers Casino Rush Rewards Member determines the level of their yearly MSC Cruises reward.
  • “We’re thrilled to offer complimentary travel on MSC Cruises’ modern and glamorous ships to our Rivers Casino guests,” said Tim Drehkoff, CEO of Rush Street Gaming and Rivers Casino.

Bloom Energy Fuel Cells Demonstrate Effectiveness in First Major Marine Deployment Aboard Cruise Ship Built by Chantiers de l’Atlantique

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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In their first major marine deployment, Bloom Energy (NYSE:BE) fuel cells demonstrated a significant increase in electrical efficiency on a luxury cruise ship built by Chantiers de l’Atlantique (CdA).

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  • In their first major marine deployment, Bloom Energy (NYSE:BE) fuel cells demonstrated a significant increase in electrical efficiency on a luxury cruise ship built by Chantiers de l’Atlantique (CdA).
  • “Bloom Energy fuel cells have shown their effectiveness in decarbonizing land-based industries,” said Suminder Singh, senior director, marine, for Bloom Energy.
  • “The in-port performance of Bloom Energy’s fuel cells shows that we have charted the right course to making this a reality.
  • For more information about Bloom Energy’s clean energy leadership in the marine transport market, visit

MSC CRUISES UNVEILS THE "FUTURE OF CRUISING" - NEW BRAND CAMPAIGN SHOWCASING ITS LONG-STANDING COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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Sustainability at MSC Cruises is central to the brand's DNA and the way we operate as a business."

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  • Sustainability at MSC Cruises is central to the brand's DNA and the way we operate as a business."
  • The brand has partnered with Travelife, a leading training, management and certification initiative for tourism companies committed to achieving sustainability.
  • MSC Cruises' shore excursion team works with tour operators around the world to identify activities founded on strong sustainability principles.
  • To find out more about the Future of cruising campaign and MSC Cruises sustainability commitment, click here .

MSC CRUISES NAMED THE OFFICIAL CRUISE LINE PARTNER OF THE NEW YORK KNICKS

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (NYSE: MSGS) announced today a multi-year marketing partnership with MSC Cruises, naming one of the world's largest cruise brands the Official Cruise Line Partner of the New York Knicks. Through the partnership, MSC Cruises will receive significant brand promotion during all Knicks games at The Garden including LED Signage and Virtual On-Court Signage. MSC Cruises will also serve as the Presenting Partner of the Knicks in-game T-Shirt Toss.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (NYSE: MSGS) announced today a multi-year marketing partnership with MSC Cruises, naming one of the world's largest cruise brands the Official Cruise Line Partner of the New York Knicks.
  • MSC Cruises will also serve as the Presenting Partner of the Knicks in-game T-Shirt Toss.
  • Participants will also have the opportunity to meet with Knicks alumni and receive branded giveaways from the Knicks and MSC Cruises.
  • In addition to the partnership with the Knicks, MSC Cruises will also come on board as the Official Cruise Line Partner for the Westchester Knicks and Knicks Gaming, which includes LED signage for all Westchester Knicks home games and virtual on-court signage for all Knicks Gaming home games.

Dream Vacations Celebrates 11 Years of Awarding Free Travel Agency Franchises to Military Veterans

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- One of the leading travel agency franchise for veterans, Dream Vacations, recently awarded two military veterans with free travel franchises as part of its 11th annual award-winning annual business plan contest "Operation Vetrepreneur: Become Your Own General." To celebrate the milestone, one military veteran also won the grand prize of a cabin at the Dream Vacations' 2023 National Conference aboard the exciting Carnival Celebration. 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 58 free franchises valued at more than half-a-million dollars to deserving military veterans.

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- One of the leading travel agency franchise for veterans , Dream Vacations, recently awarded two military veterans with free travel franchises as part of its 11th 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 58 free franchises valued at more than half-a-million dollars to deserving military veterans.
  • "Our military veterans and their families have sacrificed so much so that we can live the American Dream.
  • All military veterans who purchase a Dream Vacations travel agency business receive a 30 percent discount off the initial franchisee fee.

WORLD'S NEWEST CRUISE SHIP ARRIVES IN NEW YORK CITY AS MSC CRUISES WELCOMES MSC SEASCAPE TO FLEET

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Monday, December 5, 2022
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MSC Seascape is one of the largest cruise ships ever to dock in Manhattan, at more than 170,000 gross tons with a capacity of 5,877 guests.

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  • MSC Seascape is one of the largest cruise ships ever to dock in Manhattan, at more than 170,000 gross tons with a capacity of 5,877 guests.
  • Rubn A. Rodrguez, President, MSC Cruises USA, said: "We have ambitious growth plans in the U.S. and New York City plays a critical role in that expansion.
  • Having the brand new MSC Seascape here this week is our way of celebrating a fantastic future of cruising for New York City."
  • MSC Cruises is the world's third largest cruise brand as well as the market leader in Europe, South America, the Gulf region and Southern Africa.

MSC CRUISES INTRODUCES THE FUTURE OF CRUISING WITH OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF MSC WORLD EUROPA IN DOHA, QATAR

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Sunday, November 13, 2022
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MSC World Europais the most innovative and environmentally advanced cruise ship in the MSC Cruises fleet.

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  • MSC World Europais the most innovative and environmentally advanced cruise ship in the MSC Cruises fleet.
  • MSC World Europa is the first in the trailblazing World Class of ships and features 33 restaurants, bars and lounges, each with its own distinct style and ambiance.
  • Departing Dubai on 25 March 2023, MSC World Europa will head to the Mediterranean Sea for summer 2023.
  • MSC World Europa will be the first LNG-powered vessel in MSC Cruises' fleet and the most environmentally advanced to date.

MSC CRUISES CUTS STEEL ON MSC WORLD AMERICA, SECOND INNOVATIVE WORLD CLASS SHIP

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Monday, October 24, 2022
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MSC Cruises continues commitment to North American cruise market with MSC World America becoming the first LNG-powered World Class ship dedicated to U.S.

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  • MSC Cruises continues commitment to North American cruise market with MSC World America becoming the first LNG-powered World Class ship dedicated to U.S.
    GENEVA, Switzerland, Oct.24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MSC Cruises the world's fastest growing cruise lineand Chantiers de l'Atlantiquea world leader in building innovative cruise shipsmarked the official start of construction today on MSC's second World Class ship by cutting the vessel's first steel.
  • Guests can watch MSC World America take shape by following MSC Cruises USA's new TikTok and Instagram channels, alongside the brand's Facebook and Twitter feeds.
  • MSC World Europa is the first in the trail-blazing MSC World Classa brand new class of ships that introduces a completely new cruising platform.
  • MSC World Europa is the first liquified natural gas (LNG)-powered vessel in MSC Cruises' fleet and the most environmentally advanced to date.

World’s Fastest-Growing Subscription Travel Club, inCruises, Launches Direct Booking Partnerships with Major Cruise Lines

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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Its travel membership club, inCruises, has just launched direct booking relationships with major cruise lines, including Carnival, Costa Cruises, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Virgin Voyages, and more.Cruise travel is booked through inCruises proprietary booking engine, which will now connect directly with cruise companies rather than handling bookings via a third party.This is a significant new direction for seven-year-old inCruises, the worlds fastest-growing subscription-based travel community.

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  • Its travel membership club, inCruises, has just launched direct booking relationships with major cruise lines, including Carnival, Costa Cruises, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Virgin Voyages, and more.Cruise travel is booked through inCruises proprietary booking engine, which will now connect directly with cruise companies rather than handling bookings via a third party.This is a significant new direction for seven-year-old inCruises, the worlds fastest-growing subscription-based travel community.
  • Our focus has always been on how we add value to the cruise industry, and direct partnerships with the cruise lines help us better meet their market needs and fulfill our brand promise to our Members.
  • The companys leadership helps educate future cruisers in these under-served areas for cruise travel and is seeing substantial interest and Membership growth.
  • inCruises is one of the worlds largest subscription-based travel clubs and a division of inGroup International.