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"The new Good Sam Club, is broadening its partnerships far beyond those for RVers only. Among its newest partners is Princess Cruises.

Colling continued: “We are looking forward to being able to provide individuals — especially individuals outside of the RV lifestyle — their first experience on an RV road trip. So, being able to attract that interest and get individuals to see the RV lifestyle as an opportunity, or an alternate mode of travel or vacation, is really big for us.”

https://www.rvtravel.com/good-sam-club-fading-1154b/


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"Other than the big ship on the front of the card, there's very little to distinguish the Princess Cruises® Rewards Visa® Card from any other basic, ho-hum rewards card."

https://www.fool.com/the-ascent/credit-cards/princess-cruises-rewards-visa-card-review/




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"A reported 94 passengers and 20 crew members have come down with the gastrointestinal illness. That comes out to 3.7% of the 2,500+ passengers on the ship and approximately 1.8% of the 1,066 crew members. Note that these figures are the total number of people impacted during the course of the outbreak, not the number of current cases.

The symptoms reported by the CDC include diarrhea and vomiting."

https://www.cruzely.com/nearly-100-passengers-fall-ill-with-stomach-virus-on-princess-cruise/


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Cruising Tips Chatter / Will I get seasick on a cruise?
« on: April 26, 2024, 09:21:08 PM »
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/cruises/2024/04/25/how-do-i-stop-being-seasick-on-a-cruise/73368776007/



Your editor buys over the counter Meclizine, same as Bonine.  Rugby brand runs about $7 or less for a 100 count bottle at most local pharmacies. Also available at Amazon.  Was recommended by my ENT Doc.  Not recommended for children due to lack of testing.

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"Now the part we’re sure you’re dying to know, who won the Favourite Irish Designer Sponsored by Princess Cruises at the Platinum VIP Style Awards 2024.

Lennon Courtney has picked up the gong."

https://vipmagazine.ie/platinum-vip-style-awards-the-winner-of-favourite-irish-designer-sponsored-by-princess-cruises-is/


Sonya Lennon and Brendan Courtney Pic: Brian McEvoy

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"Tilberg Design was involved in the Sun Princess project since 2017, as coordinating architects and designers of several onboard venues, including a three-story dining room, a modern two-deck lounge and a panoramic terrace with an infinity pool, according to a press release.

The vision for the design draws inspiration from a coastal lifestyle and the endless variation in nature, the company said in a statement."

https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2024/04/tillberg-design-of-sweden-celebrates-the-completion-of-sun-princess-project/


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"The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said 94 of the 2,532 guests on Sapphire Princess reported being ill during its April 5 cruise, along with 20 crew members. The round-trip cruise, which left from Los Angeles with stops in Hawaii and the South Pacific, will end on May 7, according to CruiseMapper."

https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/cruises/2024/04/26/princess-cruises-royal-caribbean-norovirus/73470913007/

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"Princess Cruises has strengthened its UK sales team with the addition of Yasmin McKechine as senior sales manager and Josh Smith as sales development and engagement manager."

https://www.cruisetradenews.com/princess-cruises-bolsters-sales-team-with-two-new-appointments/


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"The overall revenue driver is the personalized experience that it enables you to deliver. So you make money on the whole, not the thing. The value comes from making sure you remember that the thing itself doesn't deliver any value. The experience becomes personalized and hassle free and that is the value to the consumer."

Value comes from benefiting the consumer holistically across the experience so that they pay more overall both on their initial visit and their repeat visits. That is where you really create value. Differentiation and loyalty are the two key points."

https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolinereid/2024/04/25/meet-the-company-beating-theme-parks-at-their-own-game/?sh=c1276922b866


Princess Cruises' President, John Padgett

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"Princess Cruises will never bring a ship out before it’s ready, the line’s president John Padgett vowed on Tuesday (23 April), as he explained why he’d delayed the introduction of Star Princess by two months."

https://www.ttgmedia.com/cruise/princess-chief-defends-gutsy-decision-making-behind-ship-launch-delays-45984

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"Princess also revealed its newest indulgence – the “Love Line Premium Liquors” collection. Crafted in collaboration with renowned celebrities Pitbull, Jason Aldean and Romero Britto, this exclusive line of wines and spirits promises an unparalleled experience for guests sailing aboard ships from the Love Boat. The new premium collection features meticulously selected wines and spirits, each bearing the unique touch of its celebrity partner including Voli Vodka by Pitbull, Love Prosecco by Britto, and Melorosa Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon from Jason Aldean. The Love Line collection is currently available aboard Sun Princess, and will roll out to all the ships in the Princess fleets throughout the summer. "

 https://ittn.ie/travel-news/ittn-attends-official-naming-ceremony-of-princess-cruises-newest-ship-sun-princess/


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I'm expecting that the head chef will be given a very tight daily food budget per passenger and a smaller daily food budget per crew member.  I wouldn't be surprised to see that day's remaining food being recycled in the buffet the next day.  Head chefs are known to receive generous bonuses for meeting and exceeding corporate food budget benchmarks.

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"The vessel was named by godmother, British actor Hannah Waddingham, at its Spanish homeport."

 “As much as theatre ripples through my bloodstream, I have the strongest history of maritime in my family,” said Waddingham when asked how she felt to be named as godmother to Sun Princess. “It is in my blood and in my bones so it’s a great privilege to be on this grand diva, the first of her class.”

https://www.cruiseandferry.net/articles/sun-princess-officially-christened-in-barcelona


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