The 2017 Cruise Industry News Spring Quarterly Magazine, edition No. 108, will debut this week in Ft. Lauderdale, as well as on the Cruise Industry News Apple and Android apps.

The issue goes in-depth into deployment and itinerary planning, with one-on-one interviews with every major cruise line to discuss the matrix of decisions and analytics that go into planning where their ships go and why. With another year of record capacity, itinerary decisions drive revenue and cost savings, while planners are forced to work with a smaller map due to geopolitical events.

There is also a special tribute to Norwegian Cruise Line, which is marking 50 years in the cruise industry.

In the Caribbean, port and tourism executives discuss the state of their business, with record years expected this season and next.

Executive profiles include Thomas Mazloum, COO, Crystal Cruises; Brian Abel, senior vice president of hotel operations at Celebrity Cruises; and Vicki Freed, senior vice president of sales, trade support and services at Royal Caribbean International.

For food and beverage, we have gone aboard and behind the scenes with Costa Crociere, Norwegian Cruise Line and Pullmantur.

In addition are special sections dedicated to operations, safety and security, alternative energy and refurbishments.

The Luxury Market is also in focus, as new ship after new ship will drive significant growth in the luxury segment of the cruise business.