Summer 2009: Editorial
There is an impressive line-up of new ships being introduced, taking the cruise experience to a new level in terms…
F&B: Balanced Innovation
Cruise line food and beverage executives face challenges that landside chefs and restaurant owners do not – such as maintaining…
F&B: Re-Inventing Beverages
The ongoing recession notwithstanding, passengers are still drinking – not necessarily more, as one might expect during hard times, but…
European Operators: Different Business Models
The European cruise industry continues to grow, but not only with European-based cruise lines. The traditional American brands are also…
Destination Focus Europe: Driving Expansion
The most popular sailing region is the Mediterranean where cruise ships will carry an estimated 3.6 million passengers in 2009,…
Oasis of the Seas: Breaking Barriers
The Oasis of the Seas is not just the largest cruise (passenger) ship ever built, but also a totally new…