Travel Advisors Discuss Challenges, Opportunities During CruiseWorld Conference
TravelAge West – November 2, 2023
Travel advisors discussed best practices and challenges facing their businesses during the advisor-only session at the 14th-annual CruiseWorld conference. Flight cancellations and delays, setting boundaries with clients, and using technology tools like Travefy, ChatGBT, and AI were some of the topics that were discussed.

At CruiseWorld, Norwegian Cruise Line execs explain NCF plan
Travel Weekly - November 6, 2022
Norwegian Cruise Line said travel agents will earn close to 40% more in commissions through its plan to pay on noncommissionable fees (NCFs) for advance bookings, but company executives made clear at CruiseWorld 2022 Friday that there are strings attached.

Looking for family-travel options? These travel companies have ideas
Travel Weekly - November 4, 2022
Every family is different, and so were the pitches for their next vacation by one cruise line and four land-resort companies at the Perfect Pitch: Multigenerational Travel panel event at CruiseWorld.

Black Travel Advisory Board: Industry should do more to increase diversity
Travel Weekly - November 4, 2022
While Travel Weekly parent Northstar Travel Group was praised for forming the Black Travel Advisory Board in 2020, members of that board told the CruiseWorld audience here that the industry could do much better to increase Black representation.

Pitching small ships and river cruises: Tackling client questions
Travel Weekly - November 4, 2022
Travel advisors who sell small-ship and river cruises often must manage client expectations about price and water levels. Marketing and sales pros gave tips on how to do that during a Pitch Perfect session at Travel Weekly's CruiseWorld on Friday.

The luxury-cruise pitch: Spinning client scenarios into vacation gold
Travel Weekly - November 4, 2022
Luxury cruising can make for a fitting vacation, but it can be a challenge to pair clients with a product and a destination that is right for them. That was the heart of the discussion at the Pitch Perfect: Luxury panel at CruiseWorld here.

CEOs take the stage at CruiseWorld -- what was the show's big buzz?
Travel Weekly - November 4, 2022
Our annual CruiseWorld show brings to the stage the top executives from the major cruise companies. This year the CEOs of Carnival Corp., Royal Caribbean Group and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings talked with editor in chief Arnie Weissmann about their sales and product priorities against the backdrop of major news announcements: the elimination of some noncommissionable fares by Norwegian Cruise Line; Royal Caribbean Group's Q3 profit; Carnival Corp.'s appeal for first-time cruisers.

Thinking big: Royal Caribbean's Bayley talks world cruise and Icon at CruiseWorld
Travel Weekly - November 4, 2022
Two years ago, during the dark days of the pandemic, Royal Caribbean International CEO Michael Bayley proposed that the cruise line do a 274-day world voyage. Colleagues were more than skeptical.

Royal Caribbean Group CEO on Q3 performance: 'We crushed it'
Travel Weekly - November 4, 2022
"We crushed it." Those were Royal Caribbean Group CEO Jason Liberty's first words in his conversation on stage with Travel Weekly editor in chief Arnie Weissman at CruiseWorld 2022 on Thursday afternoon, his reaction to the company's third-quarter earnings report released earlier that day. The report was Topic No. 1 during their talk.

Advisors trade tips on how to turn social posts into travel sales
Travel Weekly - November 3, 2022
Everyone knows the power of social media, but not every travel advisor knows how to wield it. How to turn social media posts into bookings was the chief conversation among travel advisors at the Wednesday afternoon Think Tank session at CruiseWorld. The forum, a longtime tradition at CruiseWorld, puts conferencegoers together to speak directly to their peers and trade ideas, frustrations and solutions.

Cruise sales 'masterminds': What will be on our minds in three years?
Travel Weekly - November 3, 2022
f you could wave a magic wand, what will people be talking about at CruiseWorld three years from now? That was the question asked by Northstar Travel Group senior vice president of marketing Mary Pat Sullivan to a panel of cruise line sales executives during the Masterminds session at CruiseWorld 2022.

Carnival Corp. execs tell advisors to sell the value
Travel Weekly - November 3, 2022
With high inflation and the threat of a recession, what's the best way to market and sell cruises? The question was posed to Carnival Corp. executives on the Presidents Panel at Travel Weekly's CruiseWorld on Wednesday, and Princess Cruises president John Padgett had a quick answer.

How Travel Advisors Can Effectively Market — and Earn Money — Through YouTube
TravelAge West - November 17, 2020
Although it still featured all the usual suspects, CruiseWorld 2020 looked a little different this year.

This Travel Advisor Sold More Destination Weddings This Summer Than Last Summer
TravelAge West - November 16, 2020
There once was a time when weddings and honeymoons seemed to be a recession-proof industry. And even though the general logic is correct — folks will continue to fall in love, make lifelong commitments to each other and celebrate — the way that marriages can be commemorated has been greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cooped up clients are ready to trade up to a luxury cruise, execs say
Travel Weekly - November 16, 2020
The pool of prospective clients for a luxury cruise will expand when people who have been cooped up at home decide to channel their vacation time and dollars into a no-holds-barred luxury trip.

Now's the time to seize opportunity, Norwegian CEO tells agents
Travel Weekly - November 13, 2020
Now is the time for travel agencies to expand their talent pool and deepen relationships with suppliers, said Norwegian Cruise Line CEO Harry Sommer.

A full cruise recovery? Opinions vary on when that might happen
Travel Weekly - November 13, 2020
During Travel Weekly's CruiseWorld this week, top-level cruise line executives have been asked when the cruise industry might begin to resemble what it was prepandemic.

River lines pitch small-ship size and stringent standards
Travel Weekly - November 13, 2020
The safest way to send clients to Europe next year is on a river cruise -- that's what Crystal River Cruises managing Walter Littlejohn director told advisors during CruiseWorld on Friday.

MSC chief says Europe cruising can be a 'blueprint' for other restarts
Travel Weekly - November 12, 2020
MSC Cruises' successful restart in Europe proves that not only can cruising be done safely during the pandemic but that it creates a safer environment than many shoreside places, said MSC CEO Gianni Onorato.

Build momentum for groups before marketing
Travel Weekly - November 12, 2020
Suzy Schreiner, the owner of Azure Blue Vacations, has a tip for "getting groups going:" Layer the approach to clients by building momentum with the idea of a cruise or itinerary and waiting to introduce the marketing.

A Critical Conversation about being a travel advisor now
Travel Weekly - November 12, 2020
Kimberly Wilson Wetty, owner and co-president of Valerie Wilson Travel first joined the agency -- founded by her mother, the agency's namesake -- in 1995. She still vividly remembers that week: It was the one in which airlines began capping, then cutting, agency commissions.

Two advisors awarded for their uplifting stories at CruiseWorld
Travel Weekly - November 12, 2020
Uplift on Friday named not one, but two, winners of the CruiseWorld Uplifting Travel Advisor of the Year contest at CruiseWorld: Sue Slater, owner of Presto Magic Travel in St. Louis, Mo., and Maurisia Jeffers, owner of Travel Cruzan in Plantation, Fla.

As a sailing alternative, all-inclusives pitch their 'land cruises'
Travel Weekly - November 12, 2020
For clients in search of a cruise alternative this year, travel advisors should consider an all-inclusive resort, said Justin Heckman, Club Med’s director of sales for the U.S. eastern region, during Thursday’s Pitch Perfect web panel at CruiseWorld.

Royal will look to expand restart in the Caribbean
Travel Weekly - November 12, 2020
Despite all the talk about cruise lines primarily using their private destinations when they first resume service, Royal Caribbean Group CEO Richard Fain said that Royal's ships will make every effort to return to the rest of the Caribbean as soon as possible.

Carnival chief knows the world is counting on cruising
Travel Weekly - November 11, 2020
Speaking to hundreds of travel advisors in virtual attendance at Travel Weekly's CruiseWorld 2020, Carnival Corp. CEO Arnold Donald discussed the impact of the global cruise shutdown on the various stakeholders that depend on cruising, including destinations and travel advisors.

Sell what you need to in order to survive, cruise execs tell agents
Travel Weekly - November 11, 2020
Given the symbiotic relationship that cruise lines and travel advisors have enjoyed, it might sound strange for cruise executives to encourage advisors to book travel outside of cruising. But that is exactly what they did on Wednesday at CruiseWorld, the Northstar Travel Group-sponsored event held virtually for the first time this year.

Carnival Corp. execs talk to advisors about the cruise comeback
Travel Weekly - November 11, 2020
Carnival Cruise Line is likely to be the first of Carnival Corp.'s nine brands to resume service in North America, CEO Arnold Donald told attendees of Travel Weekly's CruiseWorld 2020.

CruiseWorld moves virtual for November 2020
Travel Weekly - September 22, 2020
Travel Weekly's CruiseWorld has moved to a virtual event for 2020 due to a number of factors related to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Registration Opens for November CruiseWorld
Travel Weekly - November 17, 2020
Registration for Travel Weekly's 10th annual CruiseWorld event, taking place Nov. 11 to 13 in Miami Beach, is now open.

Andy Stuart Says NCL’s Partners First is Here to Stay
Travel Weekly - November 15, 2019
That was the message that retiring Norwegian Cruise Line president and CEO Andy Stuart delivered in his parting address on the closing day of CruiseWorld 2019.

River Line Executives Pitch Advisors in the CruiseWorld Audience
Travel Weekly - November 15, 2019
A group of river cruise line executives took to the stage at CruiseWorld for the first time, and they were joined by two travel advisors who asked them to "pitch" potential client opportunities on their respective lines.

CEO Conversations: Carnival Corp.'s Donald on Stability and Innovation
Travel Weekly - November 15, 2019
Carnival Corp. CEO Arnold Donald told an audience at CruiseWorld that being the largest cruise company in the world comes with two key advantages -- stability and innovation -- that help Carnival's brands deliver industry-leading results.

MSC and Hurtigruten Detail their Green Initiatives
Travel Weekly - November 15, 2019
Cruise lines are cutting carbon emissions, reducing single-use plastics and campaigning to restore endangered coral reefs around the world, an audience at CruiseWorld learned on Friday.

RCCL Presidents Tackle Overtourism, Luxury, Female Leadership
Travel Weekly - November 15, 2019
Cruise line presidents from Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. brands took on the subject of overtourism, the evolution of luxury cruising and female leadership during a panel at CruiseWorld.

CEO Conversations: RCCL's Fain on Designing Ships for the Future
Travel Weekly - November 14, 2019
To illustrate the high cost of changing cruise ships in the shipyard after they've already been designed, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. chairman and CEO Richard Fain told an audience at CruiseWorld that one yard owner has his own private yacht.

Buzz and Enthusiasm at Exhibitor Showcase
Travel Weekly - November 14, 2019
The exhibitor showcase at CruiseWorld was buzzing Thursday afternoon as travel advisors had a chance to interact with more than 250 suppliers and, just as importantly, their peers.

Culture and Cuisine Take Center Stage in Immersion Session
Travel Weekly - November 14, 2019
CruiseWorld this year offered attendees the chance to delve into a specific type of travel during a series of Travel Experience Immersions. Travel advisors could choose from panels on culinary and cultural experiences; adventure and experiential travel; luxury travel; or family and multigenerational experiences.

Carnival Corp. Presidents' Panel Features Ashford and Duffy
Travel Weekly - November 13, 2019
Cruise line presidents get a lot of mail from guests, and Holland America Line president Orlando Ashford reserves the last half hour of his day to read some of the comments sent his way.

Sales Executives Preach Positivity for Election Year
Travel Weekly - November 13, 2019
The presidential race and its historically negative effect on the travel business was top of mind for cruise line sales executives at CruiseWorld 2019.

WUATA Campaign: And the Winner is...
Travel Weekly - November 13, 2019
A six-month contest organized by Carnival Cruise Line to find the country's most trusted travel advisor culminated on the opening day of CruiseWorld with Carnival's announcement of the winner.

A Sneak Preview of CruiseWorld’s Content
Travel Weekly - June 23, 2019
This year's CruiseWorld, to be held November 13 through 15 in Fort Lauderdale, will offer a plethora of opportunities for travel advisors to grow their knowledge of the industry, expand their networks and complete training and certification programs.

Registration Open for CruiseWorld 2019
Travel Weekly - April 19, 2019
This year's event, which takes place Nov. 13 to 15 in Fort Lauderdale, will include exciting general sessions featuring industry leadership, supplier training programs, peer-led workshops, a variety of ship inspections, and a diversified Exhibitor Showcase.

Travel Weekly’s STAR Program Returns to CruiseWorld
Travel Weekly - March 21, 2019
Following the tremendous success of last year's CruiseWorld, the STAR (Select Travel Advisor Recognition) Program will be back once again for Travel Weekly's 2019 CruiseWorld event. The application to participate is now available.

Agents Bid on Vacations in Game Show Session at CruiseWorld
Travel Weekly - November 11, 2018
Travel Planners International (TPI) and its vice president of sales and marketing, Jenn Lee, closed CruiseWorld in style on Friday afternoon with a travel-themed version of game show "The Price is Right."

Del Rio: Free Air at NCL a 'Continuation' of Free at Sea Program
Travel Weekly - November 9, 2018
"It's a continuation, an evolution, an expansion of the Free at Sea program," said Frank Del Rio, CEO of parent company Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, who addressed travel agents here at CruiseWorld.

Cruise Execs Asked: What Traveler Isn’t A Fit?
Travel Weekly - November 9, 2018
It's an unusual question that cruise line leaders answered on Friday during the Presidents' Panel at CruiseWorld.

A New Feature at CruiseWorld: TW Tech Talks
Travel Weekly - November 9, 2018
Luke Gibson, director of product for Trisept Solutions and VAX VacationAccess was speaking on stage at CruiseWorld this week, introducing a new facet of the show: TW Tech Talks.

CruiseWorld Trade Show: Old and New Friends
Travel Weekly - November 9, 2018
For beginners, CruiseWorld is a chance to start making connections. For veteran attendees, it's a family reunion of sorts. They all came together Thursday afternoon for the trade show, where the floor buzzed with hundreds of advisers and over 200 suppliers.

CruiseWorld, Day 2: Musical Performances Continue with 'Hairspray'
Travel Weekly - November 8, 2018
On Broadway, the classic musical "Hairspray" runs for about three hours, intermission included. At CruiseWorld, it lasted about 10 minutes, but encapsulated the story from start to finish.

Royal Caribbean’s Liberty Highlights Port and Destination Investments
Travel Weekly - November 8, 2018
Jason Liberty, CFO of parent company Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., outlined the strategy in a talk here to travel agents attending CruiseWorld, a Travel Weekly event.

Sales and Marketing ‘Masterminds’ Tout Agents Value
Travel Weekly - November 8, 2018
Cruise line representatives on Wednesday trumpeted the value that travel advisers bring to consumers and cruise lines alike during the Mastermind Sales & Marketing Secrets of Success at CruiseWorld

At CruiseWorld, Arnold Donald Tackles Topics from Brands to Overtourism
Travel Weekly - November 8, 2018
Editor in chief Arnie Weissmann and Carnival Corp. CEO Arnold Donald chatted during Wednesday’s General Session.

Think Tank Delves into River and Expedition Cruising at CruiseWorld
Travel Weekly - November 8, 2018
Agents tackled a number of topics on river and expedition cruises Wednesday during CruiseWorld's annual Think Tank here, hosted by Rob Huffman, Scenic Group's vice president of U.S. sales.

Celebrity Cruises to bring Glamping to the Seas
Travel Weekly - November 8, 2018
Details about top-deck sleepovers aboard the Flora, Celebrity Cruises' 100-passenger expedition ship under construction in the Netherlands, were announced at Travel Weekly's CruiseWorld on Thursday by Dondra Ritzenthaler, senior vice president of sales, trade support and service.

Pitbull Performance Caps First Day of CruiseWorld
Travel Weekly - November 7, 2018
Travel advisors attending the 2018 CruiseWorld event here got a rare treat: a private concert by one of pop music's big names -- Pitbull.

Carnival Day to Kick Off CruiseWorld 2018
Travel Weekly - October 26, 2018
Carnival Corp. and all of its brands are the opening day General Session sponsor this year for Travel Weekly's CruiseWorld.

Royal Caribbean Brings Shipboard Entertainment to CruiseWorld
Travel Weekly - October 19, 2018
Royal Caribbean International will bring the award-winning entertainment from its Symphony of the Seas to the CruiseWorld stage to close out the General Session on Nov. 8.

Norwegian Cruise Line Sponsors Pitbull Performance at CruiseWorld
Travel Weekly - October 12, 2018
Pitbull, the Grammy Award-winning global superstar and the godfather to the Norwegian Escape, is scheduled to perform Wednesday, Nov. 7, at CruiseWorld. 

CruiseWorld’s STAR Program Sold Out
Travel Weekly - October 5, 2018
Travel advisor positions are sold out for the 2018 STAR program. The program has filled earlier than ever before: Over 1,300 applications were received for the 250 positions available. 

Register now for CruiseWorld and Save
Travel Weekly - September 17, 2018
Travel Weekly's CruiseWorld event will be here before you know it, and registration prices will increase after Sept. 28. 

Expand Your Professional Knowledge at CruiseWorld
Travel Weekly - August 8, 2018
The programming for Travel Weekly's CruiseWorld is now live. The full event features C-suite keynote speakers, supplier workshops, peer-to-peer training, a one-day Exhibitor Showcase, sponsored meal functions, ship inspections and significant networking opportunities.

Travel Advisers Shine as Part of CruiseWorld STAR Program
Travel Weekly - June 28, 2018
Nearly 200 travel advisers have already been accepted to the 2018 CruiseWorld STAR (Select Travel Advisor Recognition) program, and there have been over 1000 visits to the STAR application. Interested advisers should apply soon, as only 250 spots are available. 

Reasons to Register Now for CruiseWorld
Travel Weekly - May 8, 2018
Travel advisers interested in participating in CruiseWorld, to be held Nov. 7 to 9 in Fort Lauderdale, are encouraged to register now: Those who register by Friday, May 11, will save $124 on full conference access.

All Aboard for CruiseWorld Ship Inspections
Travel Weekly - May 2, 2018
In what has become a CruiseWorld tradition, some of the newest ships to sail the world's oceans will be part of the ship inspection opportunities available to attendees at this year's event. 

Travel Agents Can Now Register for the 2018 CruiseWorld
TravelAge West - April 18, 2018
Travel Weekly’s CruiseWorld registration is now open. This year’s event, which takes place Nov. 7-9 in Fort Lauderdale, will include exciting general sessions featuring industry leadership, supplier training programs, peer-led workshops, a variety of ship inspections and a diversified Exhibitor Showcase.

The Travel Weekly Path To Success
Travel Professional NEWS - March 14, 2018
Travel Weekly has created a series of immersive travel advisor events, including CruiseWorld and GTM, designed to appeal to your current training, networking, or development needs.

Day 3 of CruiseWorld
Travel Weekly - November 20, 2017
Photos from the third day of CruiseWorld.

Suppliers BDMs Can Be Lifeline for Agents
Travel Weekly - November 19, 2017
Business development managers are a key source of support for travel agents, and new agents shouldn't hesitate to contact them, a panel of BDMs said at Travel Weekly's CruiseWorld.

'We Are Open for Business' VisitFlorida CEO Says
Travel Weekly - November 17, 2017
In the days and weeks after Hurricane Irma ripped through the Sunshine State, Visit Florida executed a two-pronged marketing plan to minimize the storm's impact on tourism to the state, president and CEO Ken Lawson told the CruiseWorld audience.

Tips for Travel Agents on Crisis Management
Travel Weekly - November 17, 2017
When clients find themselves in a crisis situation in the course of their travels, three "f-words" are key to remember, according to Sally Black: fast, factual and fluid.

TW Talks Sessions Center on Technology and Leadership
Travel Weekly - November 17, 2017
A new addition to CruiseWorld's programming this year: TW Talks, eight-minute presentations from industry leaders.

CruiseWorld's Trade Show Floor Satisfies Agents and Suppliers
Travel Weekly - November 17, 2017
More than 800 travel agents attending Travel Weekly's CruiseWorld had the chance to network with some 200 suppliers at the trade show on Thursday.

Carnival Corp. to Proceed Cautiously with Ocean Medallion
Travel Weekly - November 17, 2017
Carnival Corp. is taking a slow approach to introducing Ocean Medallion technology, making sure it works right and is delivering the services that customers really want, CEO Arnold Donald said Friday at Travel Weekly's CruiseWorld.

Day 2 of CruiseWorld 2017
Travel Weekly - November 17, 2017
Photos from the second day of CruiseWorld.

How To Turn Wasted Time into Saved Time? Look Inward
Travel Weekly - November 16, 2017
Speakers from the Travel Institute offered agents tips on how to self-manage and get back lost time during a workshop at CruiseWorld here, called "Turning Time Wasters into Time Savers."

Personalize Your Vacation? Richard Fain Says Cruising Will Deliver
Travel Weekly - November 16, 2017
Fain took an audience at Travel Weekly's CruiseWorld conference on a short tour of the evolution of modern cruising.

NCL Moving Final Payment Deadline to 120 Days Before Departure
Travel Weekly - November 16, 2017
Frank Del Rio, CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, who revealed the news at Travel Weekly's CruiseWorld on Wednesday, told hundreds of travel agents that they will benefit directly from the decision.

Celebrity Building the Flora, a Small Ship for Galapagos Cruises
Travel Weekly - November 16, 2017
The news was announced at CruiseWorld during Thursday's general session.

At Think Tank, Agents Debate Moving Clients from Oceans to Rivers
Travel Weekly - November 16, 2017
Joni Rein, the vice president of U.S. sales and marketing for Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours, fielded questions from over 200 agents in CruiseWorld's Think Tank.

Cruise Line Presidents: Agents are Critical
Travel Weekly - November 16, 2017
Agents are a critical piece between cruisers and cruise ships, and placing the right traveler on the right ship helps ensure that the passenger is far more likely to cruise again, a panel of cruise-line presidents said during CruiseWorld.

Cruise Sales Executives Share Wisdom at CruiseWorld
Travel Weekly - November 16, 2017
Cruise line executives on the "Mastermind Sales & Marketing Panel" share their advice and wisdom.

Day 1 of CruiseWorld
Travel Weekly - November 16, 2017
Photos from the first day of CruiseWorld.

Signup Deadline Approaches for CruiseWorld Ship Inspections
Travel Weekly - October 20, 2017
Friday, Oct. 20, is the last day for CruiseWorld attendees to register for the show's ship inspections, which take place Nov. 18 and 19 in Miami and Fort Lauderdale. 

Discounted Rates Available for CruiseWorld
Travel Weekly - October 16, 2017
Travel Weekly's CruiseWorld discounted registration is available until November 1.

Early Bird Registration Extended for CruiseWorld
Travel Weekly - September 20, 2017
Travel Weekly's CruiseWorld early bird registration deadline has been extended until Oct. 6.

Register Now for November's CruiseWorld Event
Travel Weekly - September 11, 2017
Travel Weekly's CruiseWorld will be here before you know it, and registration rates will increase after Sept. 14. 

Come Hear about CruiseWorld's Opportunities at Webinar
Travel Weekly - September 5, 2017
CruiseWorld will offer attendees a chance to hear from dozens of industry leaders, tour a selection of nine ships and attend a full-day exhibitor showcase, several supplier training sessions, industry certification programs and more than 30 educational breakout sessions

CruiseWorld Slates Sessions, From Training to TW Talks
Travel Weekly - August 7, 2017
Travel Weekly's CruiseWorld will offer attendees a selection of more than 30 breakout sessions as part of the three-day conference, Nov. 15 through 17.

Networking Opportunities Abound at CruiseWorld
Travel Weekly - July 28, 2017
For travel advisers seeking peer engagement and education, the three-day conference, and two days of ship inspections on Nov. 18 and 19, will provide significant networking time.

Cruise Line CEOs Take the Stage at CruiseWorld
Travel Professional NEWS - June 15, 2017
Travel Weekly's CruiseWorld programming will feature the CEOs of the three major cruise lines in the industry.

Early Bird Registration for CruiseWorld ends April 14
Travel Weekly - April 10, 2017
The registration rate for CruiseWorld will increase, effective April 15. Those who register by April 14 will save $124 on full conference access.

Back For 2017: Travel Weekly's STAR Program at CruiseWorld
Travel Professional NEWS - March 15, 2017
Sign up for CruiseWorld's STAR Program to get hosted for the upcoming CruiseWorld in Ft. Lauderdale this November.

Travel Weekly's CruiseWorld Celebrates Record Attendance, Sold Out Exhibitor Showcase and Historic Events
Northstar Travel Group - November 14, 2016
Travel Weekly’s seventh-annual CruiseWorld, held November 9-11, 2016, at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, had record attendance, with 1,300 travel professionals participating in three days of industry education, workshops, general session programming and an Exhibitor Showcase. Participants in the STAR (Select Travel Advisor Recognition) Program completed approximately 2,100 pre-scheduled one-on-one appointments with exhibiting suppliers.

Execs Say Egypt, Peru Among Hot Destinations
Travel Weekly - November 13, 2016
Ask four travel executives what the hot destination is for 2017 and it's likely you'll get four different answers.

Well-Schooled Agents Will be the Most Successful Luxury Sellers
Travel Weekly - November 13, 2016
Product education is the key to selling luxury travel, according to a panel of suppliers at CruiseWorld here.

All-Inclusive Resorts Make Their Pitch to Agents at CruiseWorld
Travel Weekly - November 13, 2016
A CruiseWorld panel on all-inclusive resorts tackled pricing parity and why agents should specialize in selling all-inclusives.

Military Vets Get MSC SeaSide Bonanza
Travel Weekly - November 11, 2016
A group of more than 30 travel agents who are military veterans got a surprise on the final day of CruiseWorld when MSC Cruises awarded them spots on a preview cruise for the new MSC Seaside a year from now.

Agent Sales Critical, Especially for Small Cruise Lines
Travel Weekly - November 11, 2016
A panel of cruise line presidents reaffirmed their commitment to agents and tackled topics such as brand differentiation and the relevance of cruise line categories on Friday, the final day of the CruiseWorld show here.

Windstar Prepares to Launch Online Booking
Travel Weekly - November 11, 2016
Windstar Cruises will soon add the capability for online booking, president John Delaney said in a presentation at CruiseWorld.

CruiseWorld Attendees Celebrate Harmony Christening
Travel Weekly - November 11, 2016
While Royal Caribbean International held its traditional naming ceremony for the Harmony of the Seas and attendees heard from cruise line executives and the ship's godmother at the AquaTheater, a large group of agents was busy celebrating in the ship's Studio B.

Del Rio Sees Further Expansion for Cruise in Cuba
Travel Weekly - November 11, 2016
Now that the drama of the U.S. presidential election is in the rear-view mirror, the cruise industry could see some additional openings to Cuba, Frank Del Rio, CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings said.

Top Execs Talk Stress, Strategy, More at CruiseWorld panel
Travel Weekly - November 10, 2016
CruiseWorld attendees heard from a panel of the top sales executives in the industry on topics ranging from how to bust stress to what they're looking forward to in 2017.

In an Intricate Spectacle, Harmony of the Seas Christened
Travel Weekly - November 10, 2016
Royal Caribbean International turned the Harmony of the Seas naming ceremony into a technology demonstration, using its robotic bartenders as part of the process.

Information, Entertainment at CruiseWorld's Exhibitor Showcase
Travel Weekly - November 10, 2016
The floor of the CruiseWorld Exhibitor Showcase was buzzing with activity Thursday afternoon, giving agents the opportunity to interact with nearly 200 suppliers ranging from cruise lines, to tour operators, to agency networks and more.

CruiseWorld Think Tank Discusses Agents' Tech Tips and Needs
Travel Weekly, November 10, 2016
Agents' use of technology to improve their workflow was the overarching theme of this year's Think Tank at CruiseWorld on Wednesday evening.

Host Agency Panelists Talk Tech, Multiple Affiliations
Travel Weekly - November 10, 2016
Addressing both veteran and novice agents, executives on a CruiseWorld panel here Wednesday had the same message for all: Now is the best time to be a travel agent.

From Alaska to New York, US Travel is Thriving
Travel Weekly - November 10, 2016
Panelists during yesterday's CruiseWorld presentation on "Selling U.S. Travel" discussed how events in the U.S. and abroad and changing client tastes are affecting vacations to domestic destinations.

Carnival CEO Says Trump Likely to be Pro-Business
Travel Weekly - November 9, 2016
Carnival Corp. CEO Arnold Donald said that the election of Donald Trump as president has the potential to be good for the cruise industry, but he also said he hopes that Trump will do "the right thing" internationally.

Readers Invited to Submit Questions for Cruise CEOs
Travel Weekly - October 31, 2016
Travel Weekly's readers can be part of the CEO Conversations at this year's CruiseWorld, Nov. 9 to 11 in Fort Lauderdale.

Register for Ship Inspections at CruiseWorld
Travel Weekly - October 20, 2016
Ship inspection registrations for CruiseWorld will close next week. All travel advisers interested in touring some of the 12 ships available for inspection and earning CLIA ship inspection credits must register by Oct. 28 and select their preferences.

CruiseWorld: A Learning Event
Travel Weekly - October 6, 2016
Attendees at this year's CruiseWorld, to be held Nov. 9 through 11 in Fort Lauderdale, can earn industry certifications and credits during the Nov. 9 workshop programs.

Register Now for November's CruiseWorld Event
Travel Weekly - September 8, 2016
Travel advisers interested in participating in this year's CruiseWorld, to be held Nov. 9 to 11 in Fort Lauderdale, are encouraged to register now.

CruiseWorld, Royal Caribbean invite agents to naming, launch party
Travel Weekly - August 22, 2016
If you have not yet registered to join Travel Weekly and the travel industry at this year's CruiseWorld, you're missing a chance to help make history.

Sharing in tradition, ritual and superstition
Travel Weekly - August 15, 2016
Among the travel agents going to Travel Weekly's CruiseWorld Nov. 9 to 11, the first 500 who sign up are getting quite a bonus: They will be invited to the naming ceremony for Royal Caribbean International's Harmony of the Seas on Nov. 10.

Conference agenda set for CruiseWorld event
Travel Weekly - July 21, 2016
The full roster of general sessions, ship inspections, 30 workshop options and industry certification programs on offer at Travel Weekly's CruiseWorld event this fall is now available online.

CruiseWorld ship inspection roster available online
Travel Weekly - June 16, 2016
Two new ships will be in port and celebrating their U.S. debuts during this year's CruiseWorld, and both are part of the 11-ship roster of inspection opportunities available only to CruiseWorld attendees.

Registration open for CruiseWorld
Travel Weekly - May 19, 2016
The conference will be held Nov. 9 through 11 in Fort Lauderdale, with ship inspection options in Fort Lauderdale and Miami on Nov. 8, 12 and 13.

CruiseWorld China to be held March 30 in Shanghai
Travel Weekly - January 24, 2016
Travel Weekly China's second annual CruiseWorld China will be held at Le Royal Meridien Shanghai on March 30, 2016.

DeLand travel agent attends cruising symposium
The West Volusia Beacon - January 21-24, 2016
Johanna James of Roseborough Travel Agency was recently selected to participate in Travel Weekly magazine's CruiseWorld STAR (Select Travel Advisor Recognition) Program, according to a news release from the DeLand agency.

Travel agent gets special recognition from CruiseWorld STAR program
Cape Gazette - January 14, 2016
Patty Baumer of Cruise Fun Plus Travel Agency was recently selected to participate in Travel Weekly’s CruiseWorld Select Travel Advisor Recognition Program, a significant investment in the future of travel advisors made by leading industry publication Travel Weekly.

Victoria Svensen Honored By Travel Weekly Magazine
Greenbelt News Review - January 7, 2016
Page 9 - Victoria Svensen of Greenbelt Travel Services was recently selected to participate in Travel Weekly’s CruiseWorld STAR (Select Travel Advisor Recognition) Program, a significant investment in the future of travel advisors made by the leading industry publication, Travel Weekly.

Get Up and Go Travel Named CruiseWorld 2015 STAR Program Participant
PR.com - January 6, 2016
Christy Boyce, CTA of Get Up Go Travel was recently selected to participate in Travel Weekly’s CruiseWorld STAR (Select Travel Advisor Recognition) Program, a significant investment in the future of travel advisors made by leading industry publication Travel Weekly.

Fitzgerald named to Select Travel Advisor Recognition Program
Brattleboro Reformer - January 3, 2016
Lisa Fitzgerald, CTA of the Fitzgerald Travel Agency was recently selected to participate in Travel Weekly's CruiseWorld STAR (Select Travel Advisor Recognition) Program, a significant investment in the future of travel advisors made by leading industry publication Travel Weekly.

2015 CruiseWorld Review
Travel Professional News - December, 2015
Andy Ogg
Trade shows are a part of any industry, where it be for a hard product, networking or to share your business, these events can not only be profitable but amazing for education. (page 62)

Needham resident selected to participate in Travel Weekly's CruiseWorld STAR program
Needham Wicked Local - December 27, 2015
Bill Tilburg, of Global Travel Advisors LLC in Needham, was recently selected to participate in Travel Weekly’s CruiseWorld STAR program, an investment in the future of travel advisors made by leading industry publication Travel Weekly.

Cruise Industry Update
Cleveland Research Company - November 16, 2015
The annual CruiseWorld conference in Ft. Lauderdale provides an excellent opportunity for travel agents to improve and grow their business, as well as to network with others in the industry, learn about new products on the market, current and future cruise line strategies, and the overall direction of the industry. 

CruiseWorld panel probes the brains of the Masterminds
Travel Weekly - November 13, 2015
FORT LAUDERDALE — “It’s fun, it’s informative, it’s even a little irreverent at times,” warned moderator and industry consultant Mary Pat Sullivan just before the start of CruiseWorld’s Masterminds Sales and Marketing panel.

Royal Caribbean chief: Pricing discipline intact
Travel Weekly - November 13, 2015
FORT LAUDERDALE — Richard Fain, chairman of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. said that the company’s 9-month-old price integrity policy had not been violated by its recent Wave kickoff sale, which offers up to $300 in onboard credit for cruises departing as soon as Dec. 10.

Holz updates CruiseWorld crowd on Disney upgrades
Travel Weekly - November 13, 2015
FORT LAUDERDALE — Disney Cruise Line has updated several of its ships recently, noted Karl Holz, president of the line and of new vacation operations at Disney.

Cruise presidents seek to capture the first-time cruiser
Travel Weekly - November 13, 2015
FORT LAUDERDALE — Swim lanes, research trends and the pursuit of the first-time cruiser.

MSC honors veterans and agents at Miami event
Travel Weekly - November 12, 2015
MIAMI — MSC Cruises saluted the military on Veterans Day at a reception at the Perez Museum of Art, an event that coincided with the return to Miami of the MSC Divina and the start of CruiseWorld.

Agency execs focus on success stories and the bottom line
Travel Weekly - November 12, 2015
FORT LAUDERDALE — During CruiseWorld’s “Commissions With Commas” panel, five host agency executives took the stage to discuss the best ways agents can use their host network to beef up their business and, consequently, their paychecks.

China growth benefits U.S. agents, says Carnival Corp. CEO
Travel Weekly - November 12, 2015
FORT LAUDERDALE — The cruise industry’s headlong growth in China is benefiting North American travel agents by diverting ships that would otherwise drag down prices, Carnival Corp. CEO Arnold Donald said during the kickoff general session of CruiseWorld here. 

Cruise design innovations the subject of CruiseWorld #TWchats
Travel Weekly - November 12, 2015
FORT LAUDERDALE — Travel professionals, cruise executives and major lines gathered on Twitter Wednesday for the annual cruise-focused #TWchats and the kickoff to Travel Weekly's CruiseWorld show.

Booking platforms, technology on topic at Think Tank
Travel Weekly - November 12, 2015
FORT LAUDERDALE — Amadeus reps provided a sneak peek to CruiseWorld attendees of its upcoming Amadeus Total Cruise booking platform, which is slated to launch early next year.

CruiseWorld opens in Fort Lauderdale
Travel Weekly - November 11, 2015
FORT LAUDERDALE — Travel Weekly's CruiseWorld officially kicks off today in Fort Lauderdale, with more than 1,000 members of the travel industry expected to be on hand. 

Jason Olson to Present at National CruiseWorld 2015 Convention
PR.com - November 5, 2015
REDDING, CA — This November, Jason Olson of True Vacation Travel will be returning as a guest presenter at Cruise World taking place in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. CruiseWorld is a three day event jam-packed general sessions and more than 30 breakout sessions covering every segment of the leisure travel space.

CruiseWorld to draw more than 1,000 attendees
Travel Weekly - October 30, 2015
FORT LAUDERDALE  — More than 1,000 are registered to attend Travel Weekly’s CruiseWorld next week in Fort Lauderdale.

Speakers added to CruiseWorld lineup
Travel Weekly - October 21, 2015
FORT LAUDERDALE —Tour, wholesaler and hospitality executives have joined the speaker ranks for CruiseWorld, Nov. 11 to 13 in Fort Lauderdale. 

CruiseWorld ship inspection roster to close soon
Travel Weekly - October 14, 2015
There are 14 ships available for inspections during next month's CruiseWorld in Fort Lauderdale. If ship inspections are on your to-do list, this is your last chance to include them in your CruiseWorld registration. 

Travel Weekly's CruiseWorld: A Must-Attend Industry Event
Travel Professional News - October 2015
Travel Weekly has had a long-standing partnership with The Travel Professional Community. [Page 30-33]

CruiseWorld offers training sessions just for group business
Travel Weekly - August 31, 2015
Travel industry trainer Stuart Cohen has partnered with Travel Weekly to bring live training sessions focused on group bookings to this year's CruiseWorld event in Fort Lauderdale. 

CruiseWorld's supplier training sessions filled up
Travel Weekly - August 17, 2015
“The diversity of travel suppliers joining the exhibitor showcase at this year’s CruiseWorld is a testament to the strength of today’s travel seller,” said Alicia Evanko-Lewis, senior vice president of events for Northstar Travel Media.

CruiseWorld to feature executive panels, 200-plus exhibitors
Travel Weekly - July 31, 2015
Nearly 20 cruise executives are set to share their insights during this year's Travel Weekly CruiseWorld event, Nov. 11 through 13 in Fort Lauderdale, with industry leaders who are set to take the stage representing every major cruise line. 

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Early-bird rate for CruiseWorld expires soon
Travel Weekly - July 10, 2015
The $125 early-bird registration rate for Travel Weekly's CruiseWorld 2015 expires on July 15. The industry's top leaders from every major cruise line have committed to take the general session stage. 

At CruiseWorld, agents can tour ships from top cruise brands
Travel Weekly - June 28, 2105
Travel Weekly’s CruiseWorld 2015 ship inspection roster, now available online, includes a selection of 14 ships for which inspections will be available exclusively to attendees of CruiseWorld. 

Registration open for CruiseWorld 2015
Travel Weekly - May 29, 2015
Travel Weekly’s CruiseWorld 2015 registration is now open. The event, slated for Nov. 11–13 in Fort Lauderdale, will include general sessions jam-packed with industry leadership, supplier training programs, peer training, a bustling exhibitor showcase and a selection of ship inspections.

2014 Press & News Coverage

Marketing executives talk fun and profit during 'Masterminds' panel
Travel Weekly - November 17, 2014
FORT LAUDERDALE — What makes travel a great career choice? It is "really simple," said Dondra Ritzenthaler, senior vice president of sales and trade support services for Celebrity Cruises. "No. 1 is the fun we have."

Top cruise execs address attendees at CruiseWorld conference
Travel Weekly - November 10, 2014
FORT LAUDERDALE — The top spot at Carnival Cruise Lines will be vacant after Gerry Cahill retires at the end of this month, and Carnival Corp. CEO Arnold Donald told the audience...

CruiseWorld panel tackles agent-supplier relationships
Travel Weekly - November 10, 2014
FORT LAUDERDALE — Getting cruise lines to pay attention to your individual problems as an agent can be tough, especially for home based agents, according to Marc Mancini, a visiting professor at Shanghai...

Agents discuss how to cope with business growth
Travel Weekly - November 10, 2014
FORT LAUDERDALE — Running a business can be a roller coaster ride, taking owners from the lows of building from the ground up to the highs of booking $1.5 million in two.

Hosts on their toes at CruiseWorld Think Tank
Travel Weekly - November 6, 2014
FORT LAUDERDALE — The Think Tank kicked off, and so did the hosts' shoes.  Joanie Ogg and Mary Pat Sullivan, who literally ran the Think Tank at Travel Weekly's CruiseWorld conference here...

Top retailers at CruiseWorld extol their host agencies
Travel Weekly - November 6, 2014
FORT LAUDERDALE — A panel of executives from host agencies gathered onstage at CruiseWorld to talk to the agent audience about about the benefits of membership. But don't just take their word for it.

Registration for 2014 CruiseWorld Now Open
April 28, 2014
Travel Weekly invites you to join us for CruiseWorld on November 5 – 7, 2014 at the Greater Fort Lauderdale Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida New this year, Travel Weekly has created a unique Hosted Agent Program. The program is designed to assist agents who operate in a variety of business models who are serious about growing their business and looking for new sales opportunities. Agents who are selected may qualify to receive complimentary VIP CruiseWorld registration, airfare, hotel accommodations or some combination of the three and must commit to full onsite participation at the event and attend a series of one-on-one supplier meetings.
CruiseWorld is designed to help you take your business to the next level through educational programs, networking opportunities and much more.  Register now to get the best rates and priority selection on ship inspections and be sure to visit CruiseWorldShow.com for additional programming announcements.

Hosted Program Added to 2014 CruiseWorld
February 4, 2014
CruiseWorld is launching a new Hosted Program to its upcoming November event. The program will give a variety of agents with different business models, experience levels and clientele the opportunity to meet with suppliers through pre-scheduled, one-on-one meetings, network during lunch and breakfast, connect during the Exhibitor Showcase, and share ideas during educational sessions.
The 300 agents who are selected for the program will be assigned one of three categories:

• Established: Accomplished professionals with proven sales and loyal customer base

• Developing: Proven sales with high growth potential

• Promising: Less than 3 years experience, with emphasis on building their business

Each agent selected to participate will go through a comprehensive screening process to ensure CruiseWorld delivers the right mix of agents and have proven sales records and the potential to build their future business.

2013 Press & News Coverage

Norwegian Cruise Line has no plans for brand expansion
Travel Weekly - November 8, 2013
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings will stick with its core competencies and not acquire or start brands other than its flagship Norwegian brand, CEO Kevin Sheehan said at the CruiseWorld event on Friday. 

Fain: We value travel agents, and we're not alone
Travel Weekly - November 7, 2013
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. CEO Richard Fain told agents attending CruiseWorld that they’re in the cat bird’s seat now, as suppliers one up each other to show their respect and loyalty.

CruiseWorld Twitter chat touches on dream travel
Travel Weekly - November 7, 2013
The #TWchats on Twitter held in conjunction with CruiseWorld was one of the biggest TWchats to date, with 227 active contributors and a reach of more than 16 million impressions.

Executives regale CruiseWorld audience with tales of first jobs
Travel Weekly - November 7, 2013
Anyone trying to recruit new entrants into travel just needs to show a video from the "Travel: An Addictive Industry” panel at Travel Weekly’s CruiseWorld: Seven cruise line and hotel executives talking about the joys of working in travel.

Arnold Donald makes industry debut at CruiseWorld
Travel Weekly - November 6, 2013
Arnold Donald makes industry debut at CruiseWorld November 6, 2013 CruiseWorld opened on Wednesday with a keynote speech from new Carnival Corp. CEO Arnold Donald, as well as cruise giveaways from Carnival Corp. brands, a panel discussion about the career paths of travel executives and multiple breakout sessions.

Royal Princess to Visit CruiseWorld!
Travel agents attending Travel Weekly’s CruiseWorld will have an opportunity to board and inspect the Royal Princess early in its maiden North American season. Tours of Princess Cruises’ newest ship will be available to registered attendees and will take place on Sunday, November 10 in Fort Lauderdale.
The ship, which was christened by the Duchess of Cambridge in Southampton on June 13, has been on a Grand Mediterranean itinerary since the naming, but will be repositioning to sail out of Fort Lauderdale for the coming season 10 days prior to the opening of CruiseWorld.
CruiseWorld attendees who sign up will receive a guided tour of the ship by field sales representatives, and have lunch aboard the ship. Agents will visit the Piazza Atrium, which 50% larger than any other atrium across the fleet. The Lotus Spa, which is just off the atrium, will also be toured, as will the Sanctuary, a premium adults-only area featuring private bungalows and premium food and beverage offerings. CruiseWorld guests who come onboard will be shown the studio where “Princess Live” shows are recorded, including a morning show, interactive games and quiz shows.
Spots on the inspection are available on a first-come, first-serve basis to registered attendees.

NEW for 2013: CLIA Course for 5 credits
“WHAT’S MY LINE?  Connecting clients to cruising in one sentence”
Earn 5 CLIA credits
CruiseWorld attendees looking to earn even more credits towards their CLIA Accreditation now have yet another option.  This interactive new course - being offered for the first time at CruiseWorld - is focused on converting first time cruisers and will provide invaluable insight to any attendee at any level of experience.
Not sure how to start the conversation about why your client should take their first-ever cruise? Facing roadblocks when you suggest one? Learn great opening lines and how to get past objections so you can grow your business with first time cruisers. It’s a brand new fast-paced and fun course from CLIA.
We’ll share tips on connecting 10 different client situations to cruising in one sentence. Think you’ve heard them all? Have fun exploring common and not-so-common objections to cruising, and discover new ways to overcome them and turn resistors into loyal fans. See if you can come up with the best one-liner opening or the most outlandish cruise objection in the room and win a prize.

Travel Weekly Think Tank - Jump Right In
September 2, 2013
Back by popular demand, Travel Weekly's Exclusive Industry Think Tank will be held Wednesday, November 6, from 5:15-6:30pm. During this innovative, high energy discussion forum, Travel Weekly's CruiseWorld attendees will exchange ideas, challenges and innovations as they share and learn from each other in this moderated open discussion format exclusively developed for Travel Weekly. Participants will walk away with new insights, solutions and ideas to help them grow their business.

Ship inspections in demand during CruiseWorld
Travel Weekly - August 16, 2013
Ship Inspections are once again proving to be a big draw for CruiseWorld attendees, with spots for many ships filling up fast.

CruiseWorld offers Disney Magic ship inspection
August 5, 2013
The Disney Magic has been added to the ship inspection roster for Travel Weekly’s CruiseWorld conference, Nov. 6 to 10. The ship, which is getting renovated in September, will make its Miami debut in late October. The CruiseWorld ship inspection will be Nov. 10.
Attendees will be able to see all the new spaces and activities, including the revamped Oceaneer Club; the AquaDunk water slide; the AquaLab water playground; Carioca’s, a new restaurant; and After Hours, an entertainment district for adults.

CEOs from three largest cruise companies to speak at CruiseWorld
July 22, 2013
Arnold Donald, Richard Fain and Kevin Sheehan — CEOs of three companies that represent 80% of global cruise inventory — have been confirmed as speakers at Travel Weekly’s CruiseWorld 2013, Nov. 6 10 at the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention Center. Each executive will open a general session with a keynote speech, followed by an on-stage conversation with Travel Weekly's editor-in-chief, Arnie Weissmann. It will be the industry debut for Donald, who became CEO of Carnival Corp. on July 3. He has executive responsibility for 10 brands — including Carnival, Princess, Holland America, Costa, Cunard and Seabourn — that represent more than 48% of the global market. He will be the speaker on Nov. 6. On Nov. 7, delegates will hear from Fain, who has been at the helm of Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines as CEO and chairman for 25 years. He oversees Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity, Azamara and two lines targeting European markets. RCCL accounts for over 23% of the marketplace worldwide. Sheehan, CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line, will speak on Nov. 8. Sheehan has increased Norwegian's global market share to close to 8% in the five years that he has been in charge.
The three executives have been asked to share insights about major issues, challenges and opportunities facing the cruise industry. After their speeches, they will sit down with Weissmann for a deeper dive into where the industry, and their companies, are heading.
In addition to the general sessions, CruiseWorld 2013 offers seminars, workshops and networking events designed to help travel agents grow their businesses and increase profitability. Legal issues, new products and business tools, niche markets, social media strategies and case studies from successful agents will also be featured. An exhibitor showcase presents attendees with the opportunity to meet face-to-face with suppliers from cruise lines, tour operators, hotels and resorts, destinations, airlines, car rental companies and those offering professional services and tools to help agents help their clients. Confirmed delegates can sign up for ship inspections on more than 10 ships, including the new Norwegian Breakaway, as well as participate in contests and drawings for prizes.

Norwegian Breakaway inspection offered for CruiseWorld
July 15, 2013
Attendees at Travel Weekly's CruiseWorld will have the opportunity to preview the Norwegian Breakaway with a full day excursion from Fort Lauderdale to Port Canaveral to tour and enjoy dinner. The Breakaway, which entered service in May, is one of a dozen different ship inspections available during this year’s event. Interested agents should register soon to secure a place. Inspections are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Other ships include Carnival's Breeze Freedom and Glory; Holland America Line's Nieuw Amsterdam and Westerdam; Norwegian Cruise Line's Epic, Star and Sun; and Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas and Oasis of the Seas.
Travel Weekly’s CruiseWorld will include a focused three-day conference agenda, three days of ship inspections and a full day of trade show at the Exhibitor Showcase. The event will also feature the Travel Weekly Think Tank event and other networking opportunities.