Hannah Sampson, Skift
Carnival Corp. had a rough day on Wall Street after its forecast for 2019 disappointed. Executives at the world's largest cruise company are hoping to far surpass the low expectations they laid out Thursday.
3 months ago
Hannah Sampson, Skift
Carnival's shares took a beating Monday after the company lowered its forecast for the full year. Executives pointed out the reason was a hit from fuel and currency, not a lack of demand. That said, they (and the rest of the travel industry) could really use a quiet hurricane season this year.
9 months ago
Hannah Sampson, Skift
Travelers held off on booking cruises to the Caribbean in the aftermath of the 2017 hurricanes. One big question is how many of them will want to risk sailing during this year's hurricane season — and at what prices.
12 months ago
Hannah Sampson, Skift
One new ship for most cruise lines wouldn't make a world of difference, but for these niche brands, the expansion will be significant.
1 year ago
Hannah Sampson, Skift
Cruises have always been complicated to book, so we're curious if customers will appreciate Costa's new approach.
2 years ago
Hannah Sampson, Skift
Carnival Corp. said its cruise lines have made a case for additional advertising and marketing dollars to generate more bookings — and the parent company is listening. Now we wait to find out how that money gets spent and what kind of results they will see.
2 years ago
Hannah Sampson , Skift
Carnival Corp. is seeing strong demand and a willingness to pay more in its key markets. That's good news for the company and the industry in general, but China will warrant close attention if the dispute with Korea is not resolved quickly.
2 years ago
Muyu Xu, Adam Jourdan, and Hyunjoo Jin, Reuters
South Korea is a popular destination for Chinese passengers, so cruise operators will have to deal will disappointment over canceled visits. But global cruise lines are accustomed to navigating troubled geopolitical waters.
2 years ago
Hannah Sampson, Skift
It takes patience and methodical planning to build a new market — and the cruise industry seems to be settling into China until that’s done, with whatever tweaks are necessary along the way.
2 years ago
Hannah Sampson, Skift
We think this will take some getting used to for cruise passengers and crew alike. But the widespread acceptance of Disney's MagicBand — at least in Florida parks — shows that vacationers can adapt and embrace new forms of technology, especially if it improves their trip.
2 years ago
Hannah Sampson , Skift
Cruise operators are counting on Cuba to stir up new interest in long-established Caribbean sailings. That could ultimately increase demand and prices for cruises that are typically budget-friendly. But as Carnival's CEO said, adding Cuba as a destination may not do much for the bottom line at first.
2 years ago
Hannah Sampson, Skift
Cruise ships in Cuba are adding capacity to keep up with a demand that hotels can't match. Right now, they're an essential part of the tourism development story.
2 years ago