World Cruise Industry Review 2008 Vol. 1
Cover Story
A cruise line's mission is not just to provide a voyage; it aims to incorporate high-tech innovations. Stein Kruse, president and CEO Holland America, believes success lies in a balanced dedication to both passengers and industry.
Out in Front
SPG Media’s annual cruise survey reveals the top operators and predicts global growth for 2008.
SPG Media’s annual cruise survey reveals the top operators and predicts global growth for 2008.
Victoria Rules the Waves
The second largest Cunarder ever built was launched in December 2007.
The second largest Cunarder ever built was launched in December 2007.
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.
Grand Design
The $522m Queen Victoria is one of Fincantieri’s most challenging ventures to date.
The $522m Queen Victoria is one of Fincantieri’s most challenging ventures to date.
Great Expectations
A flurry of shipbuilding activity is bringing in a wealth of innovative designs to improve operations.
A flurry of shipbuilding activity is bringing in a wealth of innovative designs to improve operations.
New Romantic
Amid pomp and superstition Cunard's latest vessel Queen Victoria was officially launched last December in Southampton.
Amid pomp and superstition Cunard's latest vessel Queen Victoria was officially launched last December in Southampton.
Secrets and Size
Royal Caribbean International is not giving much away about its next generation of Genesis-class ships.
Royal Caribbean International is not giving much away about its next generation of Genesis-class ships.
Question of Taste
The logistics puzzle takes on an added dimension as operators penetrate new markets.
The logistics puzzle takes on an added dimension as operators penetrate new markets.
Screen Test
Crime on cruiseships makes big news and can deal a hefty blow to the value of a brand.
Crime on cruiseships makes big news and can deal a hefty blow to the value of a brand.
Culinary Crusade
The image of cruiseships is changing along with passenger demographics, creating a rise in dining standards.
The image of cruiseships is changing along with passenger demographics, creating a rise in dining standards.
Step Out of The Time Warp
RPW Design's Jan Wilson used her experience of land-based hospitality projects to defy the garish designs of...
RPW Design's Jan Wilson used her experience of land-based hospitality projects to defy the garish designs of...
Clean Reputation
The cruise industry is reducing emissions and building its reputation as one of the cleanest forms of transport.
The cruise industry is reducing emissions and building its reputation as one of the cleanest forms of transport.
Warm Outlook for Cold Iron
The use of onshore power supplies while in harbour may become a de facto facet of port visits in the future.
The use of onshore power supplies while in harbour may become a de facto facet of port visits in the future.
The Cruel Sea
A number of incidents at sea have been reported in the media over the last year, highlighting the standards of cruise...
A number of incidents at sea have been reported in the media over the last year, highlighting the standards of cruise...
