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October 26, 2011

Carnival Cruise Lines to Debut Electrifying ‘Playlist Productions’ Entertainment Concept on Carnival Breeze

     At a press conference in New York earlier this month, Carnival Cruise Lines unveiled an exciting new entertainment concept called “Playlist Productions” —  a dramatic retooling of the line’s legendary revues that combine captivating live performances with high-tech LED staging and special effects that set a new standard in seagoing productions.   Developed…

Torres de Navarra Appointed Vice President, Commercial Port Operations for Carnival Cruise Lines; Longtime Carnival Veterans Tringale and Buck Announce Retirement

Carnival Cruise Lines today announced the appointment of Carlos Torres de Navarra to the newly-created position of vice president, commercial port operations.  In this capacity, he will oversee homeport and port-of-call operations for the cruise line’s 23-ship fleet, as well as port-related strategic planning, agreements and relationships. The new position and a subsequent reorganization of…

Carnival Liberty Returns to Service Following Extensive Fun Ship 2.0 Enhancements

     Carnival Liberty – the first ship to undergo the initial phase of Carnival Cruise Lines’ ambitious $500 million Fun Ship 2.0 enhancement initiative – re-entered service this weekend following an extensive two-week dry dock that added a host of new dining, bar and entertainment choices. Fun Ship 2.0 is a multi-year effort designed to…

Carnival and Hasbro Team Up to Create Hasbro, The Game Show Featuring Life-Size Adaptations of Brand’s Iconic Titles

At a press conference in New York held earlier this month, Carnival Cruise Lines announced that under license from Hasbro, Inc., [NASDAQ;HAS] it will create Hasbro, The Game Show, a new series of larger-than-life productions and entertainment activities based on the popular Family Game Night television show from The Hub. Part of Carnival’s Fun Ship…

Hogan Joins Carnival Cruise Lines as Vice President of Finance — Shipboard Operations

Thomas Hogan, a highly accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in the hospitality industry, has been named vice president of finance – shipboard operations for Carnival Cruise Lines, the world’s largest cruise operator. As vice president of finance – shipboard operations, Hogan is responsible for accounting functions, financial and operational analysis, shipboard payroll, and financial…