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Cruise Pulse: News and Notes for Jan. 15, 2016

by Jason Leppert
Last updated: 9:00 AM ET, Fri January 15, 2016

Photo courtesy of Carnival Cruise Line

Chef Guy Fieri Visits Namesake Eatery on Carnival Liberty
Food Network star Guy Fieri checked out his Guy's Burger Joint while onboard the Carnival Liberty docked in St. Maarten.

For Duffy, First Year at Carnival Marked by Momentum, Change
In her first year at the company, Carnival Cruise Line president, Christine Duffy, has seen management changes and building momentum ahead of Carnival Vista's launch.

7th Annual World Music & Independent Film Festival & Awards 2016 to Take Place on Carnival Pride
The World Music & Independent Film Festival (WMIFF) will host the 7th annual festival and awards ceremony on August 28 aboard the Carnival Pride.

Charleston: Niche and Growing
Charleston, South Carolina continues to see increases in its cruise business annually, welcoming ships from Carnival Cruise Line to Crystal Cruises.

JUST THE LINKS

P&O Cruises' Pacific Eden has completed its trifecta of maiden Australian calls with Portland.

Britain's Britannia from P&O Cruises and Queen Elizabeth from Cunard Line will visit Palma, Spain for the first time.

After launching in the US, Vantage Travel will now book long-haul tours for groups and general public holidays and cruises in the UK.

25-year veteran Chinese executive Roger Chen has been appointed chairman in China by Carnival Corporation & plc.

Carnival Corporation CEO Arnold Donald will speak at the 2016 Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit.

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Jason Leppert

Jason Leppert - Senior Writer, Cruises and Cruise Travel - is a San Diego-based cruising expert with more than 100 sailings under his belt and a fresh, youthful perspective on the industry. He has been cruising since before he was two years old, thanks to his parents' shared passion for traveling and their desire to experience all journeys together as a family. He is the founding editor of PopularCruising.com and producer of the successful Popular Cruising YouTube channel. He also contributes to the Travel Channel; Cruise Travel, Porthole and Lonely Planet magazines; Onboard.com; ShermansCruise.com; MiceChat.com and the Cruise Radio podcast.