Ports and Destinations
Latest Ports and Destinations Feature
Ports are struggling to keep up with the cracking pace of growth set by the global cruise industry, especially in locations such as the Mediterranean. Jodie McLeod talks to Luigi Pastena from MSC Cruises about the challenges created by outdated port infrastructure and the way forward for the cruise sector.
Gulf Dream: How Dubai is Welcoming the Cruise Industry
With cruise lines coming out of the downturn and in good health, the drive to expand their itineraries has seen the...
With cruise lines coming out of the downturn and in good health, the drive to expand their itineraries has seen the...
East Meets West
With Asia opening up to cruise lines, the push to offer new destinations is seeing China become a potential giant of...
With Asia opening up to cruise lines, the push to offer new destinations is seeing China become a potential giant of...
Mexico: The Long View
Mexico has consistently been a popular tourist destination but, during the first six months of 2009, it has had to...
Mexico has consistently been a popular tourist destination but, during the first six months of 2009, it has had to...
Hidden Depths
South America offers cultures, landscapes and activities to satisfy the most adventurous traveller.
South America offers cultures, landscapes and activities to satisfy the most adventurous traveller.
Eastern Enchantment
Exotic itineraries to Asia and the Far East have surged in popularity in the last decade, but how long can interest in...
Exotic itineraries to Asia and the Far East have surged in popularity in the last decade, but how long can interest in...
A Moving Experience
Cruising may promise consummate service and complete relaxation, but a longstanding complaint of many holidaymakers is...
Cruising may promise consummate service and complete relaxation, but a longstanding complaint of many holidaymakers is...
Old World, New Challenges
The Mediterranean's growing popularity means its traditional port cities face increased passenger numbers.
The Mediterranean's growing popularity means its traditional port cities face increased passenger numbers.
Adapt to Change
How can cruise lines improve passenger experience in an oversubscribed destination such as the Caribbean?
How can cruise lines improve passenger experience in an oversubscribed destination such as the Caribbean?
Southern Charm
Though they are major cruise attractions, exotic destinations can be overlooked because of the economic downturn.
Though they are major cruise attractions, exotic destinations can be overlooked because of the economic downturn.
Destination Expectations
Nigel Ash talks to Octavio Sanchez, manager of port operations for Crystal Cruises, who says that thorough homework is...
Nigel Ash talks to Octavio Sanchez, manager of port operations for Crystal Cruises, who says that thorough homework is...
The Big Squeeze
When it comes to ship size, is bigger always best?
When it comes to ship size, is bigger always best?
Southern Impact
New destinations mean exciting opportunities and challenges, especially when megaships are involved.
New destinations mean exciting opportunities and challenges, especially when megaships are involved.
Strategic Attraction
European operators are rethinking their strategies for attracting clients in an increasingly competitive global market.
European operators are rethinking their strategies for attracting clients in an increasingly competitive global market.
Next Generation
With the new generation of mega-cruise ships increasing in popularity, ports must adapt and develop to cater for them.
With the new generation of mega-cruise ships increasing in popularity, ports must adapt and develop to cater for them.
Destination Turnaround
A ship’s itinerary is a huge factor in a traveller’s decision to opt for a cruise holiday.
A ship’s itinerary is a huge factor in a traveller’s decision to opt for a cruise holiday.
Sustainable Stewardship
If not regulated effectively, the cruise industry could threaten the fragile ecosystems in which it operates.
If not regulated effectively, the cruise industry could threaten the fragile ecosystems in which it operates.
Cruising With a Conscience
Dazzling icebergs, deep-blue glaciers and abundant wildlife – a trip to the Antarctic is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
Dazzling icebergs, deep-blue glaciers and abundant wildlife – a trip to the Antarctic is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
Hard Choices Better Value
Management of relationships with ports and booking destinations for the coming seasons are complex tasks.
Management of relationships with ports and booking destinations for the coming seasons are complex tasks.
Europe: The Future is Now
While cruising is an established holiday option in the USA, Europe remains a relatively untapped market.
While cruising is an established holiday option in the USA, Europe remains a relatively untapped market.
Capitalising on a Niche
The Caribbean is in demand as a destination, even though the established destinations remain the most popular.
The Caribbean is in demand as a destination, even though the established destinations remain the most popular.
A Taste of Eastern Promise
The Asia Pacific market has strong potential for the cruise industry.
The Asia Pacific market has strong potential for the cruise industry.
A Taste for the Tropics
Passengers' expectations of a holiday are changing and therefore so is the impact on cruises.
Passengers' expectations of a holiday are changing and therefore so is the impact on cruises.
Superior Shore Excursions
Every step must be taken to ensure that guests have the chance to visit the world’s top destinations.
Every step must be taken to ensure that guests have the chance to visit the world’s top destinations.
