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Ian Gilder Who has been in the cruise industry for over 15 years. He currently is a guest writer for the Travel Trade gazette the UK’s largest travel trade magazine. Ian sits on many of the various cruise lines panels and forums and often gets the inside scoop.

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Jane Archer Arguably the UK’s leading cruise journalist. Jane has a wealth of experience and writes for the Telegraph most weeks and has one of the most followed cruise blogs within the industry.

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Kirsty Mchale A journalist with experience writing for regional newspapers and online publications.

Dubai's new cruise terminal launches

22 Feb 2010

The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) have recently stated that Dubai's new cruise terminal in Port Rashid complex will be open for business in February 2010. The new 3,450-square metre terminal, which was originally due to open in January this year, will be equipped to handle four ships at one time while catering to the increased number of cruise ship calls.

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Celebrity Cruises Solstice Class Cruise Ships to Sail from Southampton

22 Feb 2010

Celebrity’s Solstice Class comprises beautiful new ships full of innovative features and 2010 is an exciting year as the first three of these incredible ships will be based in Europe with Celebrity Solstice and Celebrity Equinox offering a range of itineraries from Rome and Barcelona and Celebrity Eclipse sailing direct from Southampton after her launch in April.

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Archbishop Tutu Takes His Message to Sea on Cunard's Queen Mary 2

22 Feb 2010

Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, the international peace and justice activist, is taking his message of hope for humanity to the high seas in 2010 - as one of the guest lecturers on the Southampton-based ship, Queen Mary 2.

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Ceremonies Mark the Float Out of the World's Newest Queen

22 Feb 2010

Cunard's Queen Elizabeth reaches a major milestone as special ceremonies at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard near Trieste, Italy, were held in January to mark the float out of Cunard's newest liner.

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