Hannah Sampson , Skift
Cruise operators go where they see demand, and Alaska has been a hot market for a while now. Will the introduction of more and bigger ships change that dynamic?
2 months ago
Andrew Sheivachman, Skift
Cruising has embraced diversity in leadership and diversity in experiences for consumers in recent years. This bodes well for the industry as it continues a concerted effort to get more people to try cruising.
9 months ago
Hannah Sampson , Skift
Princess Cruises has a long history and widespread awareness, but the cruise line knows it can't rest on the past. President Jan Swartz talks about innovation, authenticity, and why diversity in leadership is good for business.
9 months ago
Hannah Sampson, Skift
An international dispute that forced itinerary changes for China-based cruises threw operators for a loop, but demand seems fundamentally intact. If tensions ease and South Korea reopens, will pricing return to high levels or have lower fares become the new normal?
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
Susan Heavey, Reuters
Cruise lines talk a lot these days about their efforts to be more friendly to the environment. This criminal case involving Princess Cruises shows that lip service is meaningless without action.
3 years ago
Adobe + Skift
It's not enough for a company to have it's heart set on building the latest “disruptive” form of technology — they must first create an organization-wide culture of innovation.
3 years ago
Hannah Sampson, Skift
Princess Cruises is trying to offer passengers unique, one-of-a-kind experiences to infuse more meaning into their vacations.
3 years ago
Christopher Palmeri, Bloomberg
Who would have thought two years ago that Carnival would be on the forefront of anything but norovirus cleanup? But it is, and other brands should pay attention.
4 years ago
Andrew Sheivachman, Skift
Some lines call them service fees. Others call them gratuities. But one thing is for sure: cruise lines generate income by charging daily fees that aren't included in initial cruise fares. It's unclear whether the money is actually going to those who serve passengers, or represents a growing source of ancillary income to offset other costs. For now, we'll call this phenomenon hate sailing.
4 years ago
Kelvin Chan, Associated Press
The Caribbean will remain priority #1 for years, but China is going to overtake Europe as the #2 spot before we know it.
4 years ago
Christopher Palmeri, Bloomberg
Wouldn't another acquisition be cheaper in the long run?
4 years ago