Worst-case scenario: the Costa Concordia disaster
With the Costa Concordia’s recovery operation underway, how will operators restore the industry’s battered reputation?
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The boats that rock: music-themed cruises
Rock ‘n’ roll and luxury cruises aren’t the most likely bandmates, but music festivals at sea are becoming big business.
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![Cruise Europe: Growth on reflection]()
Cruise Europe: Growth on reflection
Jens Skrede of Cruise Europe discusses the success of Europe’s cruise industry – weathering the good and the bad.
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Smart cookies: effective food and beverage operations
Modern-day cruise passengers expect fresh dining experiences, but when does centralised control become micro-management?
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A family construct: MSC Divina
Family-owned MSC’s rapid expansion is set to continue with the delivery of newbuild Divina in May, says Richard Sasso.
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![Viking River Cruises: Norse invasion]()
Viking River Cruises: Norse invasion
Viking River Cruises CEO Torstein Hagen outlines his battle plan for the largest fleet expansion in riverboat history.
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![Royal Caribbean International: Cast in Shadow]()
Royal Caribbean International: Cast in Shadow
Adam Goldstein is tight-lipped about Project Sunshine, but he is clearly excited by the changes being ushered in. Royal Caribbean International’s CEO tells Phin Foster how the company is responding...
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Costa Crociere: Made in Italy
The European cruise industry enjoyed a record year in 2010, helped by the success of its largest group Costa Crociere. Phin Foster meets chairman and CEO Pier Luigi Foschi to...
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The Shipping Forecast
The year 2011 has been challenging for the cruise industry, with world economic events making cabins difficult to fill. Gregg Michel from Crystal Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line’s Kevin Sheehan...
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Size it Up: the Trend for Larger Ships
Investment in new vessels is increasingly directed towards larger ships, mostly for reasons of cost-effectiveness. Jim Banks talks to NCL’s Crane Gladding, Disney's Karl Hotz and Cruise Europe’s Jens Skrede...
