MIAMI, Dec. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing its
longstanding support of military women and men, Carnival Cruise
Line debuted the "Heroes Tribute Bar," a first-of-its-kind venue on
the new Carnival Panorama that salutes our military heroes.
Christine Duffy, president of
Carnival Cruise Line, was joined by military personnel and veterans
on Carnival Panorama's inaugural sailing for the grand opening
celebration and toast with Carnival's extended military family of
guests and employees.
She also said that a portion of the proceeds from the new
entertainment and gathering spot will benefit Carnival partner,
Operation Homefront, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to
building strong, stable and secure military families.
Carnival prides itself on carrying more active and retired military
personnel than any other cruise operator.
"The Heroes Tribute Bar is a project that is very near and dear
to my heart and one that everyone at Carnival is extremely proud
of. We're always looking for new ways to honor our military heroes
and this new outlet is a wonderful tribute to the sacrifices of our
Armed Services personnel and their families, and a wonderful
complement to our extremely popular military tributes which are
held on each and every Carnival cruise," said Duffy.
The venue features a distinctive All-American décor with logos
of the five armed service branches of the U.S. military as well as
patriotic and military memorabilia throughout the room. The venue's
walls are lined with photos and messages centering on three main
themes: Welcome Home, Thank You for Your Service and
America's Heroes.
"We are absolutely thrilled to continue our longstanding
partnership with Christine Duffy and
the entire Carnival Cruise Line team to raise awareness and support
for our troops and their families," said Brig. Gen. (ret.)
John I. Pray Jr., president and CEO
of Operation Homefront. "Their new Heroes Tribute Bar on board
Carnival Panorama is a shining example of their desire to honor and
celebrate this amazing group of our fellow citizens and
provide a special venue where we can thank them for all they
have done for all of us."
Specialty cocktails and beer will be offered and served in a
custom pint glass with a portion of each sale benefiting Operation
Homefront. Pint glasses are also available for
purchase. While the concept will initially be a feature
exclusively on Carnival Panorama, Duffy said that the line will
look to amplify the spirit of the Heroes Tribute Bar at special
moments across the Carnival fleet.
Carnival has been a longtime supporter of the military, hosting
a military appreciation reception each cruise, shipboard concerts
for military personnel, and events at U.S. Naval bases. Carnival
received the U.S. Honor Flag in recognition of its military support
and Duffy participated in the 88th Joint Civilian
Orientation Conference, the oldest and most prestigious public
liaison program in the Department of Defense.
Carnival Panorama sailed on its inaugural voyage yesterday and
will launch year-round seven-day cruises to the Mexican Riviera
Dec. 14, calling at seaside
destinations such as Puerto
Vallarta, Mazatlan and
Cabo San Lucas.
To learn more about Carnival Cruise Line,
visit Carnival.com. For reservations, contact any travel agent
or call 1-800-CARNIVAL. Carnival can also be found
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site, carnival-news.com or follow the line's PR department on
Twitter at twitter.com/CarnivalPR.
About Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line, part
of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), is
"The World's Most Popular Cruise Line®" with 27 ships operating
two- to 16-day voyages to The Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, New England, Bermuda, Europe, Australia, New
Zealand, and the Pacific Islands. The line currently has two
new ships scheduled for delivery – Mardi
Gras in 2020 and an as-yet-unnamed ship in
2022. Carnival Cruise Line is certified as a Great Place to
Work.
About Operation Homefront
Founded in 2002, Operation
Homefront is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to
build strong, stable, and secure military families so that they can
thrive – not simply struggle to get by – in the communities they
have worked so hard to protect. Recognized for superior performance
by leading independent charity oversight groups, 92 percent of
Operation Homefront expenditures go directly to programs that
support tens of thousands of military families each year. Operation
Homefront provides critical financial assistance, transitional and
permanent housing and family support services to prevent short-term
needs from turning into chronic, long-term struggles. Thanks to the
generosity of our donors and the support from thousands of
volunteers, Operation Homefront proudly serves America's military
families. For more information, go to
www.OperationHomefront.org.
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