Company Profile: Carnival Cruise Lines: Targeting Middle America
Carnival Cruise Lines is the only cruise line in the world with a clearly defined product, according to Gerry Cahill,…
Marine Ops: A Sea of Challenges
The cruise industry is facing a range of challenges on the marine operations side, ranging from environmental regulations to human…
Hotel Ops: Meeting Guest Expectations and Budget Targets
There is more pressure on the hotel department than ever before. With reduced ticket prices, the ships not only have…
Editorial: Battle of the Giants
Both Carnival Cruise Lines and Royal Caribbean International introduced new ships this past fall. Carnival introduced the newest generation of…
Canada/New England: From Metropolises to Wilderness
From New York and New Jersey to Atlantic Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador and the Saint Lawrence River, cruise traffic is…
Mexico: Adapting to Market Forces
Mexico is still reeling from the double whammy of the swine flu outbreak last year and the economic downturn, and…