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Cruises
Donald has had to deal with the biggest crisis ever to hit the cruise industry, and leaves the company in still-uncharted waters with an uncertain path to recovery.
Matthew Parsons | 2 years ago
Coronavirus
It's still an unpredictable road ahead for the major cruise lines eyeing the rebound of U.S. consumer confidence. Travel restrictions are indeed easing for its top region in demand, the Caribbean, and more cruisers are making plans. But they're also remaining cautious.
Lebawit Lily Girma | 2 years ago
Travel Agents
Travel agents should've been expecting a development would arise making the sale of cruises difficult since the cruise industry has been so volatile since the start of the pandemic. It's clear to many agents now to find ways to be less dependent on booking cruises.
Rashaad Jorden | 2 years ago
A current Royal Caribbean marketing slogan is that "this is the year of yes." But the company's latest pause on sailings comes after tests found onboard cases on more than 90 ships across various cruise brands. So call it "the winter of waiting" instead.
Jahnavi Nidumolu, Reuters | 2 years ago
Senior U.S. health officials deliver another blow to the cruise industry with a level four warning, the highest level, for people thinking about hitting the seas. The industry says it's perplexed by this, but these on-board outbreaks have hit 90 ships so far.
Praveen Paramasivam, Reuters | 2 years ago
Cruise lines will continue to face hurdles as new lockdowns mount. But they will also need to step up on transparency when it comes to Covid outbreaks on board, lest consumer confidence takes an even bigger hit in 2022.
Ananya Mariam Rajesh and Praveen Paramasivam, Reuters | 2 years ago
The outbreak is another big blow for an industry heavily battered by the pandemic, especially as the emergence of the Omicron variant threatens the bottom line of many major cruise lines.
Reuters | 2 years ago
Alternative fuel sources are urgently needed, yes. But the cruise lines’ woes go well beyond emissions and remain unaddressed, even if CLIA now recognizes that really big ships aren't suitable for certain destinations. With climate change finally front and center, will more governments restrict megaships and regulate various impacts on host communities?
All hands on deck as chief financial officer Jason Liberty takes over, but in which direction will he take the cruise line after the pandemic's choppy waters?
Overtourism
Airport-like turnstiles and ticketing will rub away some of the historic city's charm, but perhaps the best way to prevent visitors numbers spiralling out of control.
Silvia Aloisi and Alex Fraser, Reuters | 3 years ago
