Editorial: The Big News
The big news this year is the Caribbean, which will see record capacity of more than nine million passengers, despite increasing competition from a global
Executive Profile: Collaboration Is Key
“My responsibility is to ensure that as a corporation we take full advantage of our scale,” said Alan Buckelew, chief operations officer (COO) for Carnival
Advanced Engineering Management Training in Almere
Carnival Corporation’s bridge training facility in Almere, the Center for Simulator Maritime Training (CSMART), has quietly expanded into engineering in a big way and has
Projections – The Biggest May Change
2014 marks yet another year dominated by Carnival Cruise Lines for overall passenger capacity, according to the 2014-2015 Cruise Industry News Annual Report. At double
Itinerary Planning: Ever Changing, Ever Challenging
With a growing fleet of larger cruise ships and an expanding pool of past passengers, cruise lines pursue different itinerary planning strategies, focusing on marquee
More Traffic Underlines Caribbean’s Market Position
2014 will usher in a major capacity spike in the Caribbean – with the region going over the nine million mark for the first time
Food and Beverage: Dine Like a Norwegian
The newest cruise ship at sea, the Norwegian Getaway, features no less than 27 dining venues and 22 bars and lounges. Continuing its so-called Freestyle
Luxury Market: New Guest Profiles?
The luxury market has always been a small segment of the total cruise market, representing some 1.5 percent of the overall passenger capacity. This year,