Vacation Express, an Atlanta-based tour operator, has expanded its product line to include seven new Caribbean destinations.

Bulgaria was fifth in a ranking of most preferred summer holiday destinations of German tourists, according to a study by Urlaub Perfekt magazine. The analysis was based on information provided by more than 1200 tourist agents, Dnevnik daily said.

Bulgaria was fifth in a ranking of most preferred summer holiday destinations of German tourists, according to a study by Urlaub Perfekt magazine. The analysis was based on information provided by more than 1200 tourist agents, Dnevnik daily said.

NCL Corp. Ltd. reported a net loss of $227 million for 2007, compared to a net loss of $130.9 million the prior year. Results for the year ended Dec. 31, 2007, include non-cash foreign exchange translation losses of $94.5 million compared to non-cash foreign exchange translation losses of $38.9 million for the year ended Dec. 31, 2006, or an adverse year-over-year impact of $55.6 million.

As more than 4,000 invited guests and colleagues gathered last night in Las Vegas to observe Carlson’s 70th anniversary, the company announced that 2007 was a record-breaking year in terms of systemwide sales from its global brands and services.

Maurice Zarmati has been named president and CEO of Costa Cruise Lines-North America. Zarmati, who is currently vice president of sales for Carnival Cruise Lines, will assume his new role beginning March 31. Mr. Zarmati has been with Carnival since 1972.