Just because it’s popular, doesn’t mean it’s a good idea…

For both economic and environmental reasons, coal mining in Europe is nearing its end. One by one, the last mines are closing their doors after decades filled with hard work, danger, and countless human stories. At the end of January, deep black coal mining came to an end in my homeland, the Czech Republic, following in the footsteps of other European countries such as Germany and the UK.

Recently on our Member Page, we’ve gotten quite a few questions along the lines of, “is it okay to clone this out?” Obviously, everyone has to decide for themselves what they’re willing to clone out, but I think there are some good reasons not to clone as a photographer.

Informa has appointed The Decker/Royal Agency (D/R) as the public relations agency of record for Seatrade Cruise Global 2026, the world’s largest and longest-running B2B cruise industry conference, taking place at the Miami Beach Convention Center from April 13–16, 2026, alongside the F&B@Sea event on April 15–16. Following its 40th anniversary year, which attracted more than 11,500 attendees from 128 countries, Seatrade Cruise Global is entering a new era, with Decker/Royal selected for its industry expertise, creativity and experience. The travel-focused agency will support communications across North America and the UK, working with Miami-based consultant Michael Hicks.