World Cruise Industry Review 2007 Vol. 1
Cover Story
Business has never been so good for the cruise industry, says Richard Fain of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. He looks back at a successsful year and reveals plans for continued improvement in services.
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.
Artful Learning and Enriching Discoveries
More travellers are seeking intellectual fulfilment while on holiday.
More travellers are seeking intellectual fulfilment while on holiday.
Commitment to Quality
The high standards and variety of on-board services a cruise ship provides are crucial to the their success and reputation...
The high standards and variety of on-board services a cruise ship provides are crucial to the their success and reputation...
Food for Thought
Providing an on-board service that differs to that of competing companies is often the deciding factor for passengers.
Providing an on-board service that differs to that of competing companies is often the deciding factor for passengers.
Scandinavian Chic
From its small beginnings, one interior design consultancy has evolved its business concepts to match those of the cruise...
From its small beginnings, one interior design consultancy has evolved its business concepts to match those of the cruise...
Small Ships Hit the Big Time
What is the driving force behind the popularity of smaller yet ultra-luxurious cruises? Munir Samji, chief executive of...
What is the driving force behind the popularity of smaller yet ultra-luxurious cruises? Munir Samji, chief executive of...
A Delicate Balance
The major cruise lines have responded to the challenge of preserving the environment on which their business depends.
The major cruise lines have responded to the challenge of preserving the environment on which their business depends.
An Eye for Trouble
Safety has become an increasingly prominent issue for cruise operators.
Safety has become an increasingly prominent issue for cruise operators.
Big Push for Green Credibility
Reducing the impact on the environment is a burning issue for global shipping, but progress has been sluggish.
Reducing the impact on the environment is a burning issue for global shipping, but progress has been sluggish.
Clear Waters Run Deep
The cruise industry's success and reputation depends on a healthy marine environment.
The cruise industry's success and reputation depends on a healthy marine environment.
New Vessels for 2007
A number of cruise ships will be entering service this year with all of the major lines christening new builds.
A number of cruise ships will be entering service this year with all of the major lines christening new builds.
One Step Ahead
In an increasingly competitive market a cruise line has to innovate to be successful.
In an increasingly competitive market a cruise line has to innovate to be successful.
