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Cruising is Diane’s travel passion since it’s such a fun and easy way to see the world. She’s been on 90 cruises (179 travel media trips) as an Accredited Journalist, visited 54 countries and is eager to provide you with cruise inspiration and information. She also has 137,000+ Followers on Instagram @Cruiseguru and several of her Reels have had 2.1 to 10.8 million views.

MEDIA BACKGROUND

Diane Tierney is an award-winning Canadian travel columnist/reporter with 650+ articles and special supplements published in the Toronto Star, Toronto Sun, Metro News, National Post, Maclean’s, enRoute, Ottawa Citizen, Hamilton Spectator, London Free Press, Fort-Worth Star Telegram and many more newspapers and magazines in Canada and the U.S. since 1981.

While in Journalism school in her 20s, she wrote ski articles for the Toronto Star. When she was in her 30s, after having two children, she began a monthly column for the Star called “Taking the Kids” about family travel, as well as a weekly column called “Close to Home.” In her 40s, she launched the Star’s monthly cruise column called the “Shipping News” which ran until 2012. 

During this time she was also Editor-in-Chief of CAA Magazine (Leisureways  and Journey), Canada’s largest travel magazines from 2000 to 2006 (circulation 1.7 million readers) , as well as several other national magazines about travel and home decor.

In 2013 she became Managing Editor, Special Features, for Metro News and its 10 daily newspapers across Canada . She managed 17 reporters and seven graphic designers.

Diane now freelances for many major national publications about cruise travel and is also Cruise Reporter for “Our City Tonight” TV that reaches six million households.

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DRIFT TRAVEL MAGAZINE

Drift Travel Magazine Summer 2023: NCL Prima

Drift Travel Magazine Spring 2023: Virgin Voyages Valiant Lady

ENSEMBLE TRAVEL MAGAZINES

Ensemble/Range Navigatr Magazine Spring 2023: Newest Cruise Destinations and Cruise Myths articles

GLOBE AND MAIL NEWSPAPER

Quoted as an expert in the Globe and Mail,  Canada’s national newspaper:

Globe and Mail December 22, 2022: “Small ships mark the coming of a new golden age for cruising”

OUR CITY TONIGHT TV

Our City Tonight TV show airs every Sunday at 10:30am on CHEK TV. Each episode airs twice on consecutive Sundays, which provides two airings for each segment. The station is local, but with a national reach, available  across British Columbia, Canada in over 1.3 million homes, and 6 million nationally on various TV providers and satellite. (Our City Tonight is also  featured on the new CHEK-Streaming Service). The audience on CHEK TV is 59.4% female. The demographic is 40 to 65 years old. Average viewer HH income $75K.

All past episodes are archived and available for viewing on YouTube: Our City Tonight – YouTube . Everyone who partners with the show receives isolated “links” of their segments to use for their own purposes such as websites and social media.

This below show on the Cruising Comeback was broadcast twice: July 18 and July 25, 2021.

Watch the cruise segment here:

Appeared again on Our City Tonight TV April 24 and May 1

PAX News (travel trade press; circ. 180,000)

According to Survey results, 91.73% of Canadian travel professionals are most aware of Pax magazine compared to other print trade publications in the market. Travelweek ranked second (85.89%), followed by Travel Press (75.6%) and Travel Courier (73.48%). Of those four publications, Pax magazine showed the highest readership rate (76.50%), followed by Travelweek (69.50%); Travel Press (49.75%); and Travel Courier (47.25%).

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PAX Norwegian Cruises Viva

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PAX Windstar Star Pride stretched and renovated

PAX Virgin Voyages Valiant Lady Review

PAX attends MSC Cruises Seascape Naming Ceremony

PAX reviews MSC Cruises World Europa in Doha, Qat ar

PAX cruises Italian style on board Costa Cruises’ new Toscana

Celebrity Cruises Beyond soothes with relaxed luxury

Why Wonder of the Seas is Royal’s Caribbean best Oasis-class ship yet

MSC Cruises has style and substance

Royal Caribbean Odyssey of the Seas bold experiences

Carnival Mardi Gras wows guest with roller coaster thrills outside and elegance inside

https://news.paxeditions.com/news/cruise/location-viking-orion-first-viking-ship-return-n-pleases-guests-safety-serenity

TODAY’S BRIDE

Today’s Bride Destination Wedding Magazine Spring/Summer 2023

Cruise weddings with Princess Cruises, MSC Cruises and Carnival Cruise Line Spring/Summer 2023 page 28, 29

AAA Travel (six million members) in Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington, DC.

Enjoy a Lavish Experience on a Luxury Cruise

CRUISE & TRAVEL LIFESTYLES MAGAZINE

COMING SOON: Regent Grandeur

Cruise & Travel Lifestyle Magazine story about Viking Orion

Review of MSC Cruises Seashore

Ensemble Travel’s Bon Vivant Spring 2022

Ultimate Vacations Winter 2021/22: “Back to Nature” (Cunard Alaska Cruise):

Ultimate Family Vacations Summer 2021 U.S. Edition

Ultimate Family Vacations Fall 2022 magazine about family Cruises featuring Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Carnival and Disney.

Ultimate Family Vacations

Destination Vows

Extraordinary Experiences

CAA Magazine (1.7 million circ.; 2 million readers): February 2020

Coming Soon: Cruises 101

CanadianTravelNews.ca

For Forever Young News, Metro News and more publications , please visit the “Highlights” of Instagram @ Cruiseguru

Toronto Star stories appear here (300+ articles):

https://www.thestar.com/authors.tierney_diane.html 

Globe and Mail

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Diane participates in many media fam trips hosted by airlines, cruise lines, hotels and resorts.

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Cruise Guru Review: Is it worth booking through?

• September 21, 2023
• Travel Tips

Cruise Guru is a popular Australian website for booking cruises. They often offer some of the best deals on cruises. But are there any hidden catches to booking through a travel agent like Cruise Guru? Here’s my review:

Note – This isn’t a sponsored review and I’m not getting paid by CruiseGuru. This is simply based on my own travel experience.

Pros and Cons of Booking Through Cruise Guru

Before booking through Cruise Guru here are some of the pros and cons:

Cruise Guru Can List Better Prices

Unlike airlines, cruise companies still offer discounts to travel agents who can pass these deals onto you. When browsing through Cruise Guru I was able to find cheaper prices for certain cruises compared to searching direct with the cruise line.

This doesn’t mean Cruise Guru always has the best price and it is worth shopping around as different booking sites may have better deals. In general I’ve the deals and prices on Cruise Guru to often be the best.

Last Minute Cruise Deals

Cruise Guru has a a dedicated section for Last Minute Cruise Deals. Cruise Lines do seem to offer discounts for last minute cruises where as airlines do the opposite and bump the price up.

For example when putting together this post, I saw a P&O cruise leaving in a week for just $376 for 3 nights. While obviously you’ll spend a bit more on drinks , this will still end up being a really cheap holiday in the current economy!

I wasn’t able to book this cruise through P&O’s website, so this is definitely one advantage to using a website like Cruise Guru.

Exclusive Offers

Travel Agents do have exclusive deals on cruises. Cruise Lines do offer deals to travel agents. And it does make it worth booking through a travel agent. You’ll be able to get extra onboard spending money, free drinks packages and more. The deals available will depend on the time of year and cruise line.

If a cruise line has a special deal available on their own website, I’ve found that Cruise Guru does seem to offer it when booking through them as well.

Cancellation Fees

One downside of booking with a travel agent like Cruise Guru over booking direct with the cruise line are the additional fees if you need to cancel a booking. Cruise Guru charges a $110 per person fee on top of the fee the cruise line charges. If you book direct with the cruise company you’d only need to pay their fee.

You Can Enter Your Loyalty Number

Cruise Lines run loyalty programs where you get rewarded the more your cruise with special perks. If you’re worried you won’t get credit by booking through a travel agent, that’s not the case. On CruiseGuru you can enter in your loyalty or passenger number and this will be part of your booking.

Is Cruise Guru Legit?

Yes, Cruise Guru is a legit booking site. They are an accredited travel agent in Australia.

Is it Worth Booking through CruiseGuru.com.au

If you can get a good deal on CruiseGuru I think it’s definitely worth booking through. When I comes to flights, my recommendation post covid has been to book direct with the airline because it’s easier and cheaper to change itineraries. But this isn’t as much of an issue with Cruise bookings. Cruise Guru does charge a cancellation fee on top of the fee the cruise line will charge you which is one downside.

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Jetstar and Cruise Guru have today announced an exciting new partnership that will connect even more Australians to the fastest growing market in the travel industry*.

Jetstar customers are now able to book their cruise holidays online at Jetstar.com using the unique technology of Cruise Choice, powered by Cruise Guru.

Holidaymakers can choose from a full range of domestic and international cruise itineraries with live availability and instant confirmation.

The partnership was officially announced at a media briefing in Sydney this morning on board the magnificent P&O Pacific Jewel.

Commenting on the announcement, Joint Managing Director of Cruise Guru Justin Montgomery, said: “This partnership is a game-changer for Australian families and travellers looking to enhance their holiday experience with a truly unforgettable cruise.

With 18 of the world's most popular cruise lines available to book, Cruise Choice technology powered by Cruise Guru will offer Jetstar customers endless choice, full online support and instant confirmation at the click of a button.”

Head of Product at Jetstar, Carly Povey added, “We've watched the increasing trend of cruising and wanted to be able to make this unique travel experience accessible to our customers.

“We have great flexibility with the cruises at Jetstar.com, from short trips within Australia to longer cruises around South East Asia to suit a range of budgets.

“Customers have come to trust they will get great value at Jetstar.com and this new cruising product is another holiday option we offer as a travel retailer to give people the opportunity to try something new."

Launch Special Offers available from Jetstar Cruises:

Offer #1 Cruise the east coast of Australia with P&O Cruises Australia. Depart on 3 September 2015 from Sydney onboard P&O Pacific Jewel for 4 nights on this Moreton Island Festival cruise. Now from $549**pp twin share. Book before 23:59 AEDT on Wednesday 26 November 2014 and receive an upgrade from an Inside to an oceanview cabin.

Offer #2 Cruise through the Pacific Islands onboard P&O Cruises Pacific Jewel. Departing Brisbane on 5 July 2015 for 7 nights with ports of call in New Caledonia and Vanuatu. Now from $899**pp twin share. Book before 23:59 AEDT on Wednesday 26 November 2014 and receive an upgrade from an Inside to an oceanview cabin.

Offer #3 Sail away on an Indonesian adventure onboard P&O Cruises Pacific Jewel. Departing Fremantle, Perth on 22 March 2015 for 12 nights. Now from $1,199**pp twin share. Book before 23:59 AEDT on Wednesday 26 November 2014 and receive an upgrade from an Inside to an oceanview cabin.

*Cruise Lines International Association Australasian Cruise Industry Report 2013. **From prices are cruise only. Prices based on payment by PoLi, a fee of 1.5% for Visa/MasterCard and 3.1% for Amex applies. Other conditions apply

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Warren Buffett says AI may be better for scammers than society. And he's seen how

Warren Buffett has come face to face with the downside of AI

OMAHA, Neb. -- Warren Buffett cautioned the tens of thousands of shareholders who packed an arena for his annual meeting that artificial intelligence scams could become "the growth industry of all time."

Doubling down on his cautionary words from last year, Buffett told the throngs he recently came face to face with the downside of AI. And it looked and sounded just like him. Someone made a fake video of Buffett, apparently convincing enough that the so-called Oracle of Omaha himself said he could imagine it tricking him into sending money overseas.

The billionaire investing guru predicted scammers will seize on the technology, and may do more harm with it than society can wring good.

“As someone who doesn't understand a damn thing about it, it has enormous potential for good and enormous potential for harm and I just don’t know how that plays out,” he said.

The day started early Saturday with Berkshire Hathaway announcing a steep drop in earnings as the paper value of its investments plummeted and it pared its Apple holdings. The company reported a $12.7 billion profit, or $8,825 per Class A share, in first the quarter, down 64% from $35.5 billion, or $24,377 per A share a year ago.

But Buffett encourages investors to pay more attention to the conglomerate’s operating earnings from the companies it actually owns. Those jumped 39% to $11.222 billion, or $7,796.47 per Class A share, led by insurance companies’ performance.

None of it that got in the way of the fun.

Throngs flooded the arena to buy up Squishmallows of Buffett and former Vice Chairman Charlie Munger, who died last fall. The event attracts investors from all over the world and is unlike any other company meeting. Those attending for the first time are driven by an urgency to get here while the 93-year-old Buffett is still alive.

“This is one of the best events in the world to learn about investing. To learn from the gods of the industry,” said Akshay Bhansali, who spent the better part of two days traveling from India to Omaha.

Devotees come from all over the world to vacuum up tidbits of wisdom from Buffett, who famously dubbed the meeting ‘Woodstock for Capitalists.’

But a key ingredient was missing this year: It was the first meeting since Munger died.

The meeting opened with a video tribute highlighting some of his best known quotes, including classic lines like “If people weren't so often wrong, we wouldn't be so rich.” The video also featured skits the investors made with Hollywood stars over the years, including a “Desperate Housewives” spoof where one of the women introduced Munger as her boyfriend and another in which actress Jaimie Lee Curtis swooned over him.

As the video ended, the arena erupted in a prolonged standing ovation honoring Munger, whom Buffett called “the architect of Berkshire Hathaway.”

Buffett said Munger remained curious about the world up until the end of his life at 99, hosting dinner parties, meeting with people and holding regular Zoom calls.

“Like his hero Ben Franklin, Charlie wanted to understand everything,” Buffett said.

For decades, Munger and Buffett functioned as a classic comedy duo, with Buffett offering lengthy setups to Munger's witty one-liners. He once referred to unproven internet companies as “turds.”

Together, the pair transformed Berkshire from a floundering textile mill into a massive conglomerate made up of a variety of interests, from insurance companies such as Geico to BNSF railroad to several major utilities and an assortment of other companies.

Munger often summed up the key to Berkshire’s success as “trying to be consistently not stupid, instead of trying to be very intelligent.” He and Buffett also were known for sticking to businesses they understood well.

“Warren always did at least 80% of the talking. But Charlie was a great foil,” said Stansberry Research analyst Whitney Tilson, who was looking forward to his 27th consecutive meeting.

Munger's absence, however, created space for shareholders to get to know better the two executives who directly oversee Berkshire's companies: Ajit Jain, who manages the insurance units; and Abel, who handles everything else and has been named Buffett's successor. The two shared the main stage with Buffett this year.

The first time Buffett kicked a question to Abel, he mistakenly said “Charlie?” Abel shrugged off the mistake and dove into the challenges utilities face from the increased risk of wildfires and some regulators' reluctance to let them collect a reasonable profit.

Morningstar analyst Greggory Warren said he believes Abel spoke up more Saturday and let shareholders see some of the brilliance Berkshire executives talk about.

Abel offered a twist on Munger's classic “I have nothing to add” line by often starting his answers Saturday by saying “The only thing I would add.”

“Greg's a rock star,” said Chris Bloomstran, president of Semper Augustus Investments Group. "The bench is deep. He won’t have the same humor at the meeting. But I think we all come here to get a reminder every year to be rational.”

Buffett has made clear that Abel will be Berkshire's next CEO, but he said Saturday that he had changed his opinion on how the company's investment portfolio should be handled. He had previously said it would fall to two investment managers who handle small chunks of the portfolio now. On Saturday, Buffett endorsed Abel for the gig, as well as overseeing the operating businesses and any acquisitions.

“He understands businesses extremely well. and if you understand businesses, you understand common stocks,” Buffett said. Ultimately, it will be up to the board to decide, but the billionaire said he might come back and haunt them if they try to do it differently.

Overall, Buffett said Berkshire's system of having all the noninsurance companies report to Abel and the insurers report to Jain is working well. He himself hardly gets any calls from managers anymore because they get more guidance from Abel and Jain.

“This place would work extremely well the next day if something happened to me,” Buffett said.

Nevertheless, the best applause line of the day was Buffett's closing remark: “I not only hope that you come next year but I hope that I come next year.”

A previous version of this story incorrectly stated the company reported a profit equaling "$8.825 per Class A share”. The correct figure is ”$8,825 per Class A share”. ___

For more AP coverage of Warren Buffett look here: https://apnews.com/hub/warren-buffett. For Berkshire Hathaway news, see here: https://apnews.com/hub/berkshire-hathaway-inc. Follow Josh Funk online at https://www.twitter.com/funkwrite and https://www.linkedin.com/in/funkwrite.

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