The latest content updates from the worldcruise-network.com web site http://www.worldcruise-network.com/ en-us http://www.worldcruise-network.com/ http://www.worldcruise-network.com/content/images/logo_big.gif http://www.worldcruise-network.com/features/featurebasking-on-the-riviera/ http://www.worldcruise-network.com/features/featurebasking-on-the-riviera/ Oceania’s Riviera is billed as the most chic ship to launch in the past 50 years. CEO Frank del Rio talks interiors. Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcruise-network.com/features/featuretaking-a-calculated-gamble-on-fuel-prices/ http://www.worldcruise-network.com/features/featuretaking-a-calculated-gamble-on-fuel-prices/ Access to fuel is currently no safe bet. Industry leaders discuss successful hedging strategies in tumultuous times. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcruise-network.com/features/featureviking-river-cruises-norse-invasion/ http://www.worldcruise-network.com/features/featureviking-river-cruises-norse-invasion/ Viking River Cruises CEO Torstein Hagen outlines his battle plan for the largest fleet expansion in riverboat history. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcruise-network.com/features/featurethe-boats-that-rock-music-themed-cruises/ http://www.worldcruise-network.com/features/featurethe-boats-that-rock-music-themed-cruises/ Rock ‘n’ roll and luxury cruises aren’t the most likely bandmates, but music festivals at sea are becoming big business. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcruise-network.com/features/featurestrength-in-adversity-clia/ http://www.worldcruise-network.com/features/featurestrength-in-adversity-clia/ Christine Duffy’s first year as the new Cruise Lines International Association president has certainly been eventful. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcruise-network.com/features/featurecruise-europe-growth-on-reflection/ http://www.worldcruise-network.com/features/featurecruise-europe-growth-on-reflection/ Jens Skrede of Cruise Europe discusses the success of Europe’s cruise industry – weathering the good and the bad. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcruise-network.com/features/featuresupply-chains-of-command/ http://www.worldcruise-network.com/features/featuresupply-chains-of-command/ Installing visible and consistent IT software is only one step towards achieving more effective operator-vendor relationships. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcruise-network.com/features/featurea-family-construct-msc-divina/ http://www.worldcruise-network.com/features/featurea-family-construct-msc-divina/ Family-owned MSC’s rapid expansion is set to continue with the delivery of newbuild Divina in May, says Richard Sasso. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcruise-network.com/features/featureambassadors-of-excellence/ http://www.worldcruise-network.com/features/featureambassadors-of-excellence/ How do multinational operators ensure that a geographically dispersed workforce has the right skills and training? Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcruise-network.com/features/featurefuel-for-thought-low-sulphur-alternatives/ http://www.worldcruise-network.com/features/featurefuel-for-thought-low-sulphur-alternatives/ Recent restrictions on fuel sulphur levels could seriously impact on the bottom lines of cruise operators and refiners. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcruise-network.com/features/featureworst-case-scenario-the-costa-concordia-disaster/ http://www.worldcruise-network.com/features/featureworst-case-scenario-the-costa-concordia-disaster/ With the Costa Concordia’s recovery operation underway, how will operators restore the industry’s battered reputation? Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcruise-network.com/features/featurerest-assured-safety-at-sea/ http://www.worldcruise-network.com/features/featurerest-assured-safety-at-sea/ Ensuring ship security without invading guest privacy is a challenge. Andrea Ashfield finds out where the balance lies. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcruise-network.com/features/featuresolar-power-here-comes-the-sun/ http://www.worldcruise-network.com/features/featuresolar-power-here-comes-the-sun/ Abi Millar asks Royal Caribbean’s Jamie Sweeting how much scope there is for the use of renewable energies at sea. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcruise-network.com/features/featuresmart-cookies-effective-food-and-beverage-operations/ http://www.worldcruise-network.com/features/featuresmart-cookies-effective-food-and-beverage-operations/ Modern-day cruise passengers expect fresh dining experiences, but when does centralised control become micro-management? Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcruise-network.com/features/featurefuel-forecast-2012-the-pressure-is-on/ http://www.worldcruise-network.com/features/featurefuel-forecast-2012-the-pressure-is-on/ High fuel prices and stringent environmental legislation mean a demanding 12 months are in store for cruise operators. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcruise-network.com/news/newsworld-cruisecom-launches-new-hotel-and-cruise-survey http://www.worldcruise-network.com/news/newsworld-cruisecom-launches-new-hotel-and-cruise-survey To understand what our readers view as the most important business issues for 2012-2013, worldcruise-network.com is launching a major new global business survey. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcruise-network.com/features/featureroyal-carribean-international-cast-in-shadow/ http://www.worldcruise-network.com/features/featureroyal-carribean-international-cast-in-shadow/ Adam Goldstein is tight-lipped about Project Sunshine, but he is clearly excited by the changes being ushered in. Royal Caribbean International’s CEO tells Phin Foster how the company is responding to a shift in guest demographics, and why the new-bu… Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcruise-network.com/features/featurecosta-crociere-made-in-italy/ http://www.worldcruise-network.com/features/featurecosta-crociere-made-in-italy/ The European cruise industry enjoyed a record year in 2010, helped by the success of its largest group Costa Crociere. Phin Foster meets chairman and CEO Pier Luigi Foschi to discuss new ships, Italian heritage and cultural identity. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:50:00 GMT http://www.worldcruise-network.com/features/featurethe-shipping-forecast/ http://www.worldcruise-network.com/features/featurethe-shipping-forecast/ The year 2011 has been challenging for the cruise industry, with world economic events making cabins difficult to fill. Gregg Michel from Crystal Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line’s Kevin Sheehan discuss the lessons learned from a tough year and thei… Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:32:00 GMT http://www.worldcruise-network.com/features/featureoil-prices-hedge-your-bets/ http://www.worldcruise-network.com/features/featureoil-prices-hedge-your-bets/ Oil prices are set to rise again in light of the recent unrest in Libya and the Middle East. This has made fuel price risk management is a top priority within the cruise liner industry. Ross Davies examines how operators can offset potential losses t… Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT