Editorial: Being Relevant
Continuing to stay relevant to the industry, among the topics we cover in this issue are shipbuilding, with the yards going through difficult times, and
Asia-Pacific: Strategic Markets
The big news for Royal Caribbean International in the Asia/Pacific market this year has been the repositioning of the Mariner of the Seas alongside her
Asia-Pacific: Driving Yield
Following five years of tremendous growth, Gavin Smith, regional vice president Asia-Pacific for Royal Caribbean Cruises, said that the 2013/2014 season will be a year
Asia-Pacific: Costa and Carnival Climbing Asia
While much of Costa Crociere’s focus, and international attention, is on the Concordia disaster, former chairman Pier Luigi Foschi is now in Asia where Costa,
Asia-Pacific: ‘The Timing is Right’
“Going into Asian markets has been part of a strategic planning process, whereby we reviewed market opportunities for the industry and for the Princess brand,”
Asia-Pacific: 20 Years of Leading the Market
With five ships, a newbuild on the way, a recent big-budget refurbishment program, and new homeports, Star Cruises is underlining its leadership position in the
Asia-Pacific: Henna Marks One Year
Since its maiden voyage on January 26, 2013, from Sanya, China, HNA Cruises continues to make waves and gain ground within the Chinese cruise marketplace.
Shipbuilding: Nine and Counting
The current generation of ships being built offers many new product features and behind the scenes technical innovations, according to Gabriele Cocco, senior executive vice