World Cruise Industry Review August 2006
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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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Adding Value to the Lifecycle
The market for refurbishment and conversion services is booming. Refits and newbuilds are filling shipyards' orderbooks. To capitalise on a growing market, yards must differentiate their...
Artful Learning and Enriching Discoveries
More travellers are seeking intellectual fulfilment while on holiday. Cruise companies are responding with enlightening enrichment programmes, Bret Bullock of Crystal Cruises tells Jim...
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. They must stay in touch with the emerging trends and translate them...
Commitment to Quality
The high standards and variety of on-board services a cruise ship provides are crucial to the their success and reputation. World Cruise Industry Review asks Lisa Lutoff-Perlo of Celebrity...
Designs for the Future
For Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, a 'whole package' approach to design is crucial for its cruise vessel success. Maurizio Cergol, chief designer for cruiseships, tells Hugh Kidwell why...
Destination Turnaround
A ship’s itinerary is a huge factor in a traveller’s decision to opt for a cruise holiday. Europe is becoming increasingly popular, but the decline in the Caribbean is of concern to cruise...
Europe: The Future is Now
While cruising is an established holiday option in the USA, Europe remains a relatively untapped market. Micky Arison, chairman and CEO of Carnival Corporation & plc, explains why he believes...
Food for Thought
Providing an on-board service that differs to that of competing companies is often the deciding factor for passengers. Steve Kirsch, Holland America Line, reveals his company’s latest...
Hard Choices Better Value
Management of relationships with ports and booking destinations for the coming seasons are complex tasks. A cruise line's competitiveness depends on these, Diana Block of Royal Caribbean...
New Vessels for 2007
A number of cruise ships will be entering service this year with all of the major lines christening new builds. World Cruise Industry Review looks at what the industry can expect over the...
Onwards and Upwards
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...
Scandinavian Chic
From its small beginnings, one interior design consultancy has evolved its business concepts to match those of the cruise industry. Tillberg Design’s Fredrik Johansson explains to Huw Kidwell...
Size Matters
Cruise lines are building bigger and more innovative cruiseships. While these are challenges that define the requirements for the next 20 years, a strategy to update the existing older fleet...
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 Hebridean International Cruises, reveals the pleasure of a more elegant...
The Price of Hot Air
Oil prices and the cost of protecting the environment has made life difficult for the cruise and bunkering industries. But by working together, the two sectors can embrace the...
