Winter 2007-2008: Editorial
Working at Sea: The industry’s focus is increasingly on recruitment and retention as the cruise fleet grows larger along with the world’s shipping fleet and
Competing for Manpower
With all the new and bigger cruise ships entering service over the next few years, the industry’s biggest challenge may be the human element and
Marine Operations: Focus on Fuel and Crewing
The marine operations function faces a variety of challenges as the industry sails into 2008. Fuel consumption continues to be a major concern due to
Hotel Operations: Wooing Passengers and Crew
“We are always focused on the food – we look at it, analyze it and study trends; food is always in the picture,” said Natko
Company Profile: Royal Caribbean Cruises: Global Business Model
While there are many new and exciting developments at Royal Caribbean Cruises these days, Chairman and CEO Richard Fain said the most important aspect of
Destination Focus: Mexico: Building Up Their Cruise Future
Mexico is highly regarded and critically important to the cruise industry, despite a recent passenger tax passed by the country’s congress. At the October meeting
Destination Focus: North America: Northwest: Improving Services
Northwest Pacific ports offer unique attractions on cruises to Alaska and British Columbia and are also setting new standards with a clean air strategy. Vancouver: