Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCCL) named Larry Pimentel to the newly created post of president and chief executive officer of Azamara Cruises. Mr. Pimentel, who left as president and CEO of SeaDream Yacht Club in January, will have responsibility for the strategic direction and leadership of Azamara to ensure its continuous growth and success.

Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Poland and Central and Eastern Europe announced that it would expand its base in Gdansk by adding a third aircraft, launching new routes and increasing frequencies on some of the existing services.

The Hotel Esencia in Mexico’s Riviera Maya is offering a Return to Mexico promotion, where it promises to match any competitor’s room rate or promotional offer through Dec. 20. The hotel will match any published room rate, even promotional rates, from any other five-star hotel anywhere in Mexico or the Caribbean, except all-inclusive hotels.

Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort & Casino in St. Maarten is offering its “St. Maarten Seduction” romance package. Valid for travel through Dec. 19, the package includes ocean-view rooms, fine dining and more for $199 per night.

It was déjà vu in New York Harbor last week, when a ship operated by Japan-based Peace Boat was detained by the U.S. Coast Guard for hull damage and safety violations.

Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) has received word that it has been awarded second place in Skytrax’ World Airport Awards - Best Airports in the Category for Central America and the Caribbean for the second consecutive year. First Place went to Panama City and third place went to Mexico City.