Food & Beverage: A Lot at Stake
When Helga Finnsdottir was named the executive chef onboard Royal Caribbean International’s Grandeur of the Seas in 1999, it marked the first time in the line’s history a woman held the high-ranking position. But Finnsdottir, senior executive chef, wasn’t to spend much time in a single ship’s galley: in 2001, she helped launch the Explorer…
Aker Finnyards: Taking a Bigger Share of the Market
Aker Finnyards is set to play a bigger role in cruise-ship building as the Finnish yard is integrated with Chantiers de l’Atlantique. It is Aker Yards, the Finnish shipbuilder’s parent company that is acquiring the French shipbuilding facilities of Alstom Marine. A new company will be established by the end of March, with Aker holding…
Company Profile: Celebrity Cruises: It’s All About Service
“We are focusing on three areas: to manage our day-to-day operating costs efficiently; to create a clean and integrated brand-communication platform; and to ensure that we deliver the experience that our guests expect,” said Dan Hanrahan, president of Celebrity Cruises. On his plate is also the $55 million revitalization of the Century slated for this…
Itinerary Planning: Princess Cruises: Destination Trades
Cruise lines are offering broader and more varied itineraries to attract more, new passengers, and to convince past passengers to cruise again. They also plan itineraries further in advance as the booking window is moving out. Cruise Industry News has talked to some of the leading cruise lines and asked them what is new; why…