| Avalon cans christening

AVALON Waterways has cancelled the christening celebration of its newest ship, the Avalon View (CW 14 Nov 2019), in light of the “heightened sensitivity” in the travel industry surrounding COVID-19.

The 166-passenger suite ship (pictured) was set to be christened by journalist Meredith Viera, who was appointed as the vessel’s godmother, on the Danube River in Austria in Apr.

“We understand the importance of our partners to be close to home and connected with their clients and teammates,” a spokesperson for the cruise line said.

“We will use that time and energy to continue to work through the challenges and changes that our partners are facing, and will look to a new day of celebration for all of us when the situation eases.”