Forward Thinking
Costa Cruise Line president and CEO Maurice Zarmati talks to Rebecca Burgess about how the company is on course to expand into Europe and the Middle East.
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Stock Options
The daunting nature of managing a cruise line’s procurement process requires strong organisation and expert timing. Nabeela Ahmed looks at how Carnival and Royal Caribbean handle the sharp end of...
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Big Ideas
With the new Balmoral, Fred Olsen Cruise Lines is expanding its market share, especially within the UK. Deborah Harris talks to Mike Rodwell and Nigel Lingard about the challenges of...
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The Big Squeeze
When it comes to ship size, is bigger always best? Elizabeth Choppin discusses the logistical requirements for access and terminal facilities with Fincantieri’s Maurizio Cergol, Carnival Cruise Lines’ Joe Farcus,...
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Great Expectations
A flurry of shipbuilding activity is bringing in a wealth of innovative designs to improve operations. Rebecca Harris talks to Carnival’s Ben Clement, Aker Yards’ Kai Levander and RCCL’s Harri...
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Secrets and Size
Royal Caribbean International is not giving much away about its next generation of Genesis-class ships. However, its last Freedom-class vessel, to debut in 2008, is causing a stir with both...
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Victoria Rules the Waves
The second largest Cunarder ever built was launched in December 2007. Cunard’s president and managing director Carol Marlow tells Deborah Harris how the new queen of the seas will guide...
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Strategic Attraction
European operators are rethinking their strategies for attracting clients in an increasingly competitive global market. Costa's Gianni Onorato, Aida's Michael Thamm and Cunard's Carol Marlow are rising to the challenge...
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Southern Impact
New destinations mean exciting opportunities and challenges, especially when megaships are involved. Terry Thornton, Carnival Cruises, explains to Roger St Pierre how Carnival Splendor’s South American programmes will keep guests...
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New Romantic
Amid pomp and superstition Cunard's latest vessel Queen Victoria was officially launched last December in Southampton. James Leavey reports on a very British event.
