World Cruise Industry Review March 2012
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The sinking of the Concordia dominates discussion within the industry and promises to do so for some time to come. In this issue, Cruise Lines International Association president Christine...
If you want to build big ships, you have to go where the water is deep.” As the operator of seven of the ten largest cruise ships currently in service, no one sails any deeper than Royal...
With five million European cruisers and an economic input of €34bn, the cruise industry has ridden the economic storm with success. Cruise ships offer a comprehensive portfolio of choice,...
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A family construct: MSC Divina
Family-owned MSC’s rapid expansion is set to continue with the delivery of newbuild Divina in May, says Richard...
Ambassadors of excellence
How do multinational operators ensure that a geographically dispersed workforce has the right skills and...
Cruise Europe: Growth on reflection
Jens Skrede of Cruise Europe discusses the success of Europe’s cruise industry – weathering the good and the...
Solar 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...
Supply: chains of command
Installing visible and consistent IT software is only one step towards achieving more effective operator-vendor...
Taking a calculated gamble on fuel prices
Access to fuel is currently no safe bet. Industry leaders discuss successful hedging strategies in tumultuous...
The 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...
Viking River Cruises: Norse invasion
Viking River Cruises CEO Torstein Hagen outlines his battle plan for the largest fleet expansion in riverboat...
Worst-case scenario: the Costa Concordia disaster
With the Costa Concordia’s recovery operation underway, how will operators restore the industry’s battered...
