The 18th annual cruise industry party Of The Year returns
As Porthole Party enters its 18th year, anticipation builds for yet another extraordinary gathering. Mingle with the crème de la crème of the cruising world, rub shoulders with industry powerhouses, and bask in the captivating atmosphere that only we can provide. Our team is beyond thrilled to pre
Highlights from the Porthole Party 2023
It was an exciting week for the Porthole Cruise and Travel team as we connected with professionals in the cruise and travel industry at Seatrade Cruise Global! To top off the fun, we celebrated the industry at the annual Porthole Party, hosted by Editor-in-Chief Bill Panoff at Revolution Live in For
Seatrade Cruise Med Announces Keynote Panel
It’s been four years since the last Seatrade Cruise Med, making the upcoming gathering in Malaga, Spain all the more important. Kicking off on September 14, 2022, Seatrade Cruise Med is focused on the Mediterranean’s position as a top cruise destination and fostering future growth in the reg
Meet New Director of PortMiami Hydi Webb
Following the departure of former PortMiami Director Juan Kuryla, longtime employee Hydi Webb was the natural choice to take over. A port employee since 1992, Webb was named deputy port director in 2018 and was the interim port director prior to assuming her new position. Porthole Cruise and T
Seatrade Interview with Gus Antorcha, Holland America Line President
https://youtu.be/LSbxDpnYRaA The cruise industry came together in Miami Beach this week for the annual Seatrade Cruise Global convention and Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine Founder and Editor-in-Chief Bill Panoff was on hand to speak with the most important names in the industry. Bill caught u
The Best Moments from the Porthole Party 2022
https://youtu.be/4YNAnr9GwZY Another Seatrade Cruise Global in the books and everyone’s favorite afterparty was a huge hit again this year! The annual Porthole Party hosted by Editor-in-Chief Bill Panoff and the team at Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine was held at The Temple House in Miami
CDC to Lift No-Sail Order? Seatrade Cruise Virtual May Provide Answers
When Seatrade Cruise Global 2020 in Miami Beach was cancelled, it disrupted the plans of thousands of attendees just weeks before the show. There’s a great saying about life and lemons, so some creative thinking opened the door for a very new type of industry trade show. Seatrade Cru
Seatrade Cruise Global Takes Decisive Action, Postpones Event
In response to the current global health situation, the biggest event in the cruise and shipping industry is being postponed. Seatrade Cruise Global officially announced their decision in an email to participants sent this afternoon. In their statement, Seatrade Cruise Global cited recent travel ban
Andy Stuart Leaving Norwegian Cruise Line After 30 Years
One of Norwegian Cruise Line’s longest tenured employees is departing after more than 30 years of employment. Andy Stuart, who started with Norwegian way back in 1988 in the company’s UK Sales and Marketing sector, is saying his goodbyes on December 31 of this year. Harry Sommer, the current
Scenes from the Porthole Cruise Party 2019!
The Porthole Cruise Party, Porthole Cruise Magazine’s afterparty event at Seatrade Cruise Global, was a huge success again this year with cruise line executives and industry partners flocking to the Paris Theater on Miami Beach for an action-packed evening full of singing, dancing and fun! Che
