Articles tagged “seabourn”

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Saudi Fund in Talks to Buy Seabourn Ultra-Luxury Cruise Line: Report

That's according to a report in CNBC: in a very interesting move symptomatic of Saudi's super-sized ambitions in the travel sector, Carnival cruises is in early talks to sell its Seabourn ultra-luxury cruise brand to the Saudi sovereign wealth fund. Unclear so far if this is full sale of cruise line, or part-investment into Carnival.…

Rafat Ali | 2 years ago

Business Travel

Expedition Cruising Is Still Small But Going Mainstream for Travel Advisors

Expedition cruises have come a long way from bunk accommodations on old Russian ships, with a growing fleet of luxury vessels presenting lucrative opportunities for travel advisors. It's especially so for those looking for unique holiday solutions for their well-heeled customers.

Allan Leibowitz, Skift | 5 years ago

Expedition Cruising Is Still Small But Going Mainstream for Travel Advisors

Luxury

Is a Peloton Hotel Next?

Whether it’s travel companies looking to partner with fitness brands, private equity firms buying up exercise businesses, or new investors looking to pour money into fitness-tech startups, the outlook is rosy for the exercise industry.

Leslie Barrie, Skift | 5 years ago

Is a Peloton Hotel Next?

Cruises

Seabourn Is Building Expedition Ships as Demand for Luxury Adventure Grows

Now that Royal Caribbean Cruises and Carnival Corp. have made serious moves in the expedition space, is it still a "niche" sector of the cruise industry? We expect to see more activity in the coming years from players big and small.

Hannah Sampson, Skift | 6 years ago

Seabourn Is Building Expedition Ships as Demand for Luxury Adventure Grows

Cruises

Windstar Cruises Hires New Exec From Seabourn in Bid for Expansion

Windstar Cruises needs to connect with travelers who will appreciate its upscale, relaxed small-ship experience; hiring a president with significant sales and marketing experience should help it get that message out.

Hannah Sampson, Skift | 8 years ago

Windstar Cruises Hires New Exec From Seabourn in Bid for Expansion

Cruises

Luxury Cruise Lines Add New Ports and Excursions, Not Ships

Luxury cruise lines are taking a different approach to brand building than their mainstream and river cruise rivals. A new focus on excursions and fresh experiences is helping them to attract luxury travelers who want something new.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 8 years ago

Luxury Cruise Lines Add New Ports and Excursions, Not Ships

Cruises

Windstar Cruises buys three Seabourn ships and doubles its fleet

The purchase is a mega-move for Windstar, and the Seabourn ships' sizes, with berths for 150 to 300 passengers, fit in nicely with the small-ship Windstar experience.

Skift | 11 years ago

Windstar Cruises buys three Seabourn ships and doubles its fleet