Genting: ‘Keep Thinking Bigger’ for Crystal
“Being able to bring Crystal Cruises into the Genting Hong Kong family in 2015 was a rare opportunity to acquire an industry-leading, ultra-luxury cruise brand with well-maintained vessels, a loyal customer base, an experienced management team and a majority market share in the luxury cruise segment,” said Kent Zhu, president of Genting Cruise Lines. The…
Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Hoping for a Strong Restart
There are high hopes for Hong Kong and the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal when the world returns to normal, as Hong Kong represents the 12th largest outbound tourism market, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organization. By the end of October, a new elevated walkway with a hanging garden and a small park will…
Costa Driving Demand in China for 2021
“There is potential everywhere. We are still at a very early stage of the development of the cruise industry in China,” said Mario Zanetti, chief commercial officer of Costa Cruises and president of Costa Group Asia. The line’s 2021 deployment is seeing a mix up. The Costa Venezia will trade Shanghai for Tianjin, as the…
Fincantieri: ‘Confident Future’ in Cruise Ship Building
Fincantieri has 29 cruise ships on its orderbook for deliveries within the next four years, Luigi Matarazzo, general manager of the Merchant Ships Business Unit, told Cruise Industry News. The total order backlog is for 41 cruise ships, stretching to 2027. “The collaboration between cruise lines and shipbuilding companies have been crucial,” he said. “We…
Optimistic and Realistic Approach in Australia for Carnival
“There is optimism combined with a realistic and pragmatic approach knowing that the challenges of COVID-19 will remain,” Sture Myrmell, president of Carnival Australia answered, when asked about the mood in the Australian market. “However,” he added, “it is also fair to say that as progress continues towards effective vaccines and treatments, the emphasis here…
Azamara: Connections and Destinations
“We will get out of this (COVID-19), and when we do, this (cruising) is something people will need even more, to get that joy back in their life, to keep their minds expanding, and we will be there for them,” said Carol Cabezas, chief operating officer for Azamara. What attracts passengers to Azamara are the…