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IONA: P&O’S NEW CRUISE SHIP
P&O Cruises’ new 180,000 gross tonnage ship due to arrive in 2020 will be called Iona, in a “celebration of the sea and our island nation”. More than 30,000 people entered a contest to come up with the name, from which a shortlist was then drawn and one chosen by the line.
P&O’s UK chief Paul Ludlow said: “Iona is known for its peace and tranquillity, stunning landscape and, most importantly, the view of the ocean from almost every point on the island. This mirrors our primary intention when building the ship, which was to make the sea the star.”
Revealing the name coincided with the first construction milestone for the 5,200-passenger ship – the steel-cutting ceremony at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. See pocruises.co.uk
JET2 HIT TOP SPOT
JET2.COM and Jet2holidays has scooped the coveted title of Travel Brand of the Year 2018 at this year’s Which? Awards.
The independent awards celebrate organisations that are rated highly by Which? members and researchers for providing the very best products and services.
The winner is chosen after a rigorous process which includes research, testing and endorsements by Which? experts, as well feedback from Which? members and paying customers. Jet2.com and Jet2holidays received particular praise for customer service and quality.
NEW HOTEL FOR PORTAVENTURA
SPAIN’S PortAventura theme park is to open a €25million four-star, 150-room hotel in 2019. The attraction, near Barcelona, also plans a new €15million familyfriendly ride, its first enclosed one. portaventuraworld.com
PORT ROOMS FOR SALE
TRAVELODGE has released 85,000 rooms for £29 at its 32 UK cruise and ferry port hotels, including its latest hotel opening in Dover which overlooks Dover Castle, for stay dates between now and December 31, 2018. To book a room visit travelodge.co.uk