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Stephen Markeson FRPS
Photojournalism
International photojournalist,Media,Double Fellow Royal Phot.Soc.
Coming from: Fifield, Chipping Norton,  Oxfordshire  UK


Stephen Markeson was a leading photojournalist on the staff of pre-eminent national newspapers between 1963 and 1994 covering assignments that included war zones, international leaders, royalty, celebrities, travel, and stories of human interest. His career included working for The Daily Herald, The Sun, and was senior photojournalist for The Times and was present at many important historical events, producing iconic and memorable images. In 1990 he was awarded two Fellowships by The Royal Photographic Society one for Visual Journalism and the other for Portraiture. He has given talks at many literary festivals and is an established speaker on cruises.
York Membery
Media | Culture | History & Travel
Coming from: Twickenham,  Middlesex  UK


York is a British journalist, travel writer and historian. A former feature and show business writer on the Daily Mirror and Daily Express, he is a regular contributor to the Daily Mail, Sunday Times, BBC History Magazine and The Oldie. He has written widely on the arts, history, travel, business, politics and the media. York, who has a History MA (University of London) and History PhD (University of Maastricht), has acted as a consultant on documentaries for America's A&E network and worked as a researcher on The Firm, a TV documentary about the Royal Family.
Allen Morrison
Jazz History
Noted jazz journalist for DownBeat, The Guardian, JazzTimes
Coming from: Jamaica Plain,  MA  USA


Allen Morrison is an American music journalist, jazz pianist, songwriter, and lecturer on jazz history. A contributing writer for DownBeat Magazine, he has also written about jazz for The Guardian, JazzTimes, TIDAL Magazine, and Jazziz. He has interviewed many of today’s leading figures in jazz and pop, including Wynton Marsalis, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, and Jon Batiste. His presentations on jazz history have been featured on leading cruise lines as well as at universities, libraries, and before arts groups.
Dr Kristin Owens
Literature | Wine & Spirits
Award-winning writer and educator
Coming from: North Port,  Florida  USA


Kristin Owens is an award-winning educator and writer living in sticky southwest Florida. She’s a contributor to prestigious magazines such as 5280, Writer’s Digest, and Wine Enthusiast. She holds certifications with the Court of Master Sommeliers and Cicerone and travels the world writing about wonderful wines, beautiful beers, and surprising spirits. Her high-energy presentations encourage others to try new tastes and flavors, educate passengers on all-things-alcohol, and motivate new writers to stick with it.
Mark Stanton
Enrichment Speaker
PhD, MA, MRes, BA, PGCHE,
Coming from: Ormskirk,  Lancashire  UK


MarC Stanton is one of the most charismatic and entertaining members of various professions. With Degrees in multiple disciplines including, Performing Arts, Chinese, Asian Pacific Business, Broadcasting, and Education, his PhD research is about Developing Nations. He has a wide range of experiences in Industry, the Media and Education. He presents at International conferences around the world, is frequently asked to be an expert for radio and television programmes and is often asked to give guest lectures on cruise ships.
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