World Cruise Industry Review 2006 Vol. 2
Cover Story
The market for refurbishment and conversion services is booming. Refits and newbuilds are filling shipyards' orderbooks.
Adding Value to the Lifecycle
The market for refurbishment and conversion services is booming. Refits and newbuilds are filling shipyards' orderbooks.
The market for refurbishment and conversion services is booming. Refits and newbuilds are filling shipyards' orderbooks.
Size Matters
Cruise lines are building bigger and more innovative cruiseships.
Cruise lines are building bigger and more innovative cruiseships.
The Green Answer
The shipping industry has done much to lower the negative impact it has on the environment.
The shipping industry has done much to lower the negative impact it has on the environment.
The Price of Hot Air
Oil prices and the cost of protecting the environment has made life difficult for the cruise and bunkering industries.
Oil prices and the cost of protecting the environment has made life difficult for the cruise and bunkering industries.
E-Training – The New Frontier
Technological advances have had a huge impact on cruise operations, but with little effect on staff training.
Technological advances have had a huge impact on cruise operations, but with little effect on staff training.
The Changing Rules of Engagement
For cruise operators growing within an expanding market, operations management has become more complex and crucial.
For cruise operators growing within an expanding market, operations management has become more complex and crucial.
All-Round Protection
Public awareness of safety conditions on board cruiseships has risen dramatically since the terrorist attacks of 9/11.
Public awareness of safety conditions on board cruiseships has risen dramatically since the terrorist attacks of 9/11.
Designs for the Future
For Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, a 'whole package' approach to design is crucial for its cruise vessel success.
For Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, a 'whole package' approach to design is crucial for its cruise vessel success.
Bringing the Best On Board
The preferences of passengers are always changing and cruises cater for a wider range of cultures and ages than before.
The preferences of passengers are always changing and cruises cater for a wider range of cultures and ages than before.
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.
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.
