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CRUISE April 16, 2024 INSIGHT BY ANDREA ZELINSKI Could the presidential election prompt a slowdown in cruise sales? Political contests can claim more advertising time and attention from consumers during an election cycle. And the topic came up at this year's Seatrade conference. READ MORE NEWS Windstar will expand its fleet with two 226-passenger ships Windstar will take delivery of the Star Seeker and Star Explorer in December 2025 and December 2026, respectively. READ MORE 'Incredibly robust' cruise demand drives NCLH's enormous ship order Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' eight-ship order, the largest in company history, was the talk of Seatrade Cruise Global this week. READ MORE Viking intends to increase direct bookings but says it remains committed to travel agencies In its IPO registration form, Viking said that it expects direct bookings to grow, but it also said that travel advisors are important to the brand. READ MORE Muckermann leaves Silversea, Hernandez replaces her The first woman to lead Silversea, Barbara Muckermann, has left the cruise line. Royal Caribbean Group veteran Bert Hernandez has been named Silversea president. READ MORE Seatrade panelists talk about attracting new cruisers Cruise line executives said they are relying on social media influencers, word-of-mouth advertising and good storytelling about the cruise experience to attract new customers. READ MORE Carnival adds accessible cabins to agent booking tool The addition is one of several new features. Carnival also said it is now easier to search, view and compare offers. READ MORE Princess Cruises will allow guests to dine any time they choose Beginning with Sept. 14 departures, Princess will allow guests to make reservations for a particular night in the main dining rooms or walk in any time. READ MORE Airport expansion drives Greenland cruise offerings While cruise ships call at Nuuk almost daily during the summer, the airport's longer runway and new terminal are expected to bring more options for airlift. READ MORE Advertisement Advertisement FEATURED STORY Hurtigruten's North Cape Express turns on the lights Arnie Weissmann writes: "I came for the northern lights and stayed for the food. And the drink. And snowmobiling. And dog-sledding. And immersion, for a few fascinating hours, in Sami culture." READ MORE Advertisement FEATURED TRAVEL WEEKLY PODCAST The boom in travel for concerts, sports and events What do Taylor Swift, Formula 1 races and a festival in Florida have in common? They're catalysts for travel. On this episode we talk about events-based travel, a category that is bringing in a new wave of business. LISTEN NOW CRUISE Editor: Andrea Zelinski Email the editor Follow us on: Subscribe to Travel Weekly eNewsletters For promotional opportunities in this newsletter, contact sales@travelweekly.com 301 Route 17 North, Suite 1150, Rutherford, NJ 07070  201-902-2000 Privacy Policy You can unsubscribe if you wish to stop receiving TW Cruise newsletter.