Month: November 2010
November 30, 2010
Carnival’s Louisiana Business Development Director Named ‘Executive of the Year’ by Executive Women International
Last week in New Orleans, Carnival’s Business Development Director for Louisiana Lori Goynes was presented with Executive Women International’s (EWI) 2010 Executive of the Year award. Goynes was recognized for her dedication to the organization and specifically for her efforts in membership development and fundraising. Goynes, a 21-year Carnival veteran, has been business development director…
November 29, 2010
Froio Promoted to Vice President – Security Services at Carnival Cruise Lines
Dominick A. Froio, Jr. has been named vice president of security services for Miami-based Carnival Cruise Lines. In this capacity, Froio is responsible for all security functions throughout the company’s 22-vessel fleet, including a team of uniformed shipboard security force, and oversees a group of experienced shoreside investigators comprised of former police officers and law…The King’s 75th Birthday Celebrated on Carnival Fascination with Fourth Annual Elvis Cruise
Carnival partnered with Elvis Presley Enterprises and Sixthman to produce the Elvis Cruise celebrating The King’s 75th birthday. The four-day voyage set sail earlier this month on the Carnival Fascination from Jacksonville, Fla. Hosted by Elvis’ longtime friend Jerry Schilling, the cruise attracted 1,800 Elvis fans who enjoyed entertainment by a number of musical artists,…
November 26, 2010
Carnival Miracle Transports Hurricane Relief Supplies to St. Lucia
Upon learning of the need for emergency supplies in St. Lucia after the island was affected by Hurricane Tomas earlier this month, Carnival Miracle employees stepped up to the plate and delivered clothing, mattresses and other much-needed items on behalf of the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association. Carnival Miracle calls at St. Lucia as a part…
November 23, 2010
Meet the Winner of Carnival's Name the Water Bucket Contest
Judy Yee of Las Vegas, Nevada, the winner of the Carnival Magic’s Name the Water Bucket Contest, recently took some time to answer some questions about herself and why she decided to participate in the contest. Q: On what ship and when was your first Carnival cruise? A: My first Carnival Cruise was a Mexican…
November 19, 2010
Carnival's Web Site Earns 'Best Overall Customer Experience' Honors from Keynote Systems for Second Year in a Row
For the second consecutive year, Carnival Cruise Lines’ Web site, (www.carnival.com), was named “Best Overall Customer Experience” in a study commissioned by Keynote Systems, the global leader in on-demand test and measurement solutions. In the annual study, more than 2,400 consumers evaluate major cruise lines and select on-line travel agency Web sites on a wide range…
November 18, 2010
Carnival Victory Guest Wins More Than $300,000 Playing Slots
Lady Luck was on Wilbur Merritt’s side as the Holyoke, Mass., resident sailed on the Carnival Victory and came home $304,090 richer after he hit the jackpot in the ship’s South China Sea casino. Merritt’s big payoff came after playing MegaCash, a bank of slot machines that are connected to all 22 Carnival Cruise Lines…
November 17, 2010