Editorial #105
Europe: Flat Year-Over-Year: This year, the total number of passengers expected on European sailings is expected to stay flat from last year at an estimated
Executive Profile: Proven Track Record
“Our product is about being one of a few instead of many,” said Mark Conroy, managing director for Silversea Cruises for the Americas. “It is
Private Equity: Huge Return Potential
Transparency is not a word that comes to mind when trying to track cruise industry investments by private equity firms. With few exceptions, they clam
Hurtigruten: Back on Track
An ambitious turn-around plan in the works for three years is starting to bear fruit as Hurtigruten has returned to profitability, ordered new ships, and
Far-Reaching Program
Cornelius (Neal) Gallagher, associate vice president of food and beverage operations, is starting year two of a three-year strategic food and beverage plan at Celebrity
Technical: Royal Caribbean: Ship Optimization
“The biggest opportunities for fleet optimization are in operational excellence and execution of voyages,” said Captain Patrik Dahlgren, vice president of marine operations for Celebrity