Middle East Updates from MSC Cruises, TICO and Air Canada
As the U.S.-Israel military operation in Iran moves into its fifth day and Iranian drone and missile attacks spread through the region, there are a number of industry updates of note. Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) CEO, Richard...
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MSC Cruises has some fun with new entertainment offerings
MSC Cruises is taking entertainment at sea to the next level in 2026 with a refreshed program for all ages. This year, guests sailing with MSC Cruises will enjoy a range of brand-new and updated experiences across the fleet, from vibrant...
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MSC Cruises Canada celebrates travel advisors at awards event
MSC Cruises Canada celebrated Canadian travel advisors during its annual Travel Partner Excellence Awards event. As it continues to grow its presence in Canada, the annual awards event is a celebration of its trusted partners whose passion,...
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MSC Cruises to homeport in La Romana, operate new, year-round itinerary
MSC Cruises is launching a new, year-round operation from La Romana, Dominican Republic beginning November 2026 that marks a first for the cruise line in the Southern Caribbean and which will provide a new option for Canadian sun...
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MSC Cruises sailing with Eastern Med summer itineraries
MSC Cruises’ new itineraries aboard MSC Lirica and MSC Divina will offer guests the chance to explore some of the most captivating destinations in the Eastern Mediterranean in the summer of 2026. Both ships will offer seven-night...
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MSC Cruises, Meyer Werft sign landmark ship deal
MSC Cruises has announced a major new order for four next-generation cruise vessels and two additional options from MEYER WERFT in Papenburg marking the launch of its new “New Frontier” platform -- a brand-new class of ships. The order...
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MSC Cruises taps into six travel trends inspiring booking behaviour
MSC Cruises is highlighting six travel trends that are shaping guests’ booking patterns and driving itinerary offerings heading into 2026. Those trends range from travellers planning holidays centred around sporting events, to children...
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Texas flair meets Euro-style on MSC Seascape
Recently setting out on its maiden voyage from Galveston, Texas is the repurposed MSC Seascape, one of the giants of the cruise ship world. With a passenger capacity of nearly 6,000, the Seascape opens more doors for those seeking a cruise to...
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MSC World Asia offering some ‘suite’ choices
MSC Cruises’ newest flagship, MSC World Asia, will offer the biggest choice of MSC Yacht Club suites on any ship in the Line’s fleet when she begins sailing in the Mediterranean starting Dec. 4, 2026. Debuting for the first time is the...
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MSC Poesia to undergo major upgrades
MSC Cruises is bringing its luxury all-inclusive cruising concept, the MSC Yacht Club, to MSC Poesia as part of a major upgrade – one of the largest of the cruise line’s history. The revamp will also introduce Butcher’s Cut and Kaito...
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