Editorial: Exciting Times
Just as it looked like the industry was maturing and plateauing, it has burst out into new phase of activities and development. Existing markets seem
Operations: Hydrodynamic and Optimal Speed Push
Since joining Royal Caribbean International in late 2013 as Senior Vice President of Marine Operations, Rear Admiral William D. Baumgartner (U.S. Coast Guard, retired) said:
Operations: Approachable and Accessible
The first ship in his command, Captain Aseem Hashmi took over on the P&O Cruises Arcadia this past January after two decades of climbing the
Pullmantur Finding New Markets
After carrying 450,000 passengers last year, 9 percent more than the previous year, Pullmantur Cruises President and CEO Jorges Vilches told Cruise Industry News the
Brands: Carnival Targeting New-To-Cruise
The goal is to attract more new-to-cruise customers, according to Jim Berra, chief marketing officer of Carnival Cruise Lines. “We are pushing hard, realizing that
Mexico: Record Year
Mexican ports were on their way to a record year collectively at press time with total passenger numbers at 3.8 million, up 24 percent over
North America: Florida Ports Lead the Way
The three premiere cruise ports in Florida lead the industry in building and planning for the future, working with the cruise lines and providing a
Food+Beverage: Ever Expanding Operation
“I’ve done many restaurant and hotel openings. They all have challenges and stresses,” said Brian Abel, vice president of food and beverage operations at Royal