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🛳️ Msc Crociere and Tui Cruises will maintain operations in the Persian Gulf for the 2025/2026 winter season, despite Carnival's withdrawal due to unpredictable situations and cost issues. Aida Kreuzfahrten and Costa Crociere, both Carnival brands, have withdrawn their ships, citing regional instability and navigation challenges around Yemen. Aroya Cruises debuts in the Gulf next February, while Celestyal Cruises will operate from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Doha, using Celestyal Journey and Celestyal Discovery ships.

📰 Explora Journeys partners with tennis star Jannik Sinner as the new brand ambassador, highlighting shared values of precision and excellence. Announced at New York's The CORE Club event, Sinner will feature in campaigns and co-create wellness experiences aboard. Additionally, his team will wear custom apparel featuring the Explora Journeys logo. Anna Nash, Global President, emphasizes the unique partnership based on authenticity.

🛳 Azamara Cruises' new program, "Discover what the local knows," launches in 2026/2027. The initiative offers immersive experiences in Mediterranean destinations, particularly throughout Italy. CEO Dondra Ritzenthaler emphasizes deeper connections through local dining, celebrating regional traditions, and exploring daily life. This approach aims to bring guests closer to the heart of each location, transforming traditional cruise excursions into authentic local experiences.

🚢 8,585 people, including 6,496 passengers and 2,089 crew members, were aboard the MSC World Europa when an electrical failure affected its engines. At 7:25 AM, while near the island of Ponza, the Coast Guard was alerted. The ship is safely en route to Naples, aided by two tugboats from Naples and Gioia Tauro. Essential services are maintained through onboard generators, and favorable weather conditions support safe navigation.

✈️ Ryanair expands at Newcastle Airport with five new European routes launching this winter. Starting late October, a third Boeing 737 Max 8-200 will boost connections to 17 destinations, including new links to Brussels, Budapest, Gdansk, Malta, and Wroclaw. Existing routes to Alicante, Dublin, and Krakow will see increased frequencies. Richard Knight, the airport's COO, projects over one million passengers in 12 months, highlighting strong demand for European travel from the North East.

🛫 Saudi Arabia is launching a government-backed low-cost airline based in Dammam, led by Nesma Group, Air Arabia, and KUN Holdings. Aiming for 24 national and 57 international routes by 2030, it will operate 45 aircraft and target 10 million passengers. Funded likely by public sources, this initiative follows a tender by the Civil Aviation Authority, reflecting Saudi Arabia's ambition to expand its aviation sector.