Articles tagged “virgin cruises”

Business Travel

Richard Branson Has Big Plans for Virgin’s Travel Brands in 2020

While Richard Branson and the Virgin Group have had attempted to break into many industries over the years, travel has remained an enduring part of the business. This looks to continue with cruises, hotels, and space tourism as key areas of focus.

Christopher Jasper, Bloomberg | 3 years ago
Richard Branson Has Big Plans for Virgin’s Travel Brands in 2020

Cruises

Virgin Cruises Rebrands as Virgin Voyages, Finally Signs Deal for Three Ships

Virgin is still on track to launch its first cruise ship from Miami in 2020. Whether Richard Branson can convince people who don't normally cruise to try one of his ships is still an open question.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 6 years ago
Virgin Cruises Rebrands as Virgin Voyages, Finally Signs Deal for Three Ships

Cruises

Richard Branson Really Wants Millennials Onboard Virgin Cruise Line

Not a bad idea, but let's wait until he actually delivers the ships before millennials start sending in their deposits. If Virgin Hotels is any indication, we may be waiting long past 2020 for the next hot demographic to sign up.

Bill Faries, Bloomberg | 7 years ago
Richard Branson Really Wants Millennials Onboard Virgin Cruise Line

Cruises

Virgin Cruises to Debut 3 Ships in Miami Starting in 2020

Virgin Cruises seeks to attract cruisers and newbies to its maiden offering in Miami. So does everyone else. We trust Sir Richard and his design team has something different on deck.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 7 years ago
Virgin Cruises to Debut 3 Ships in Miami Starting in 2020

Cruises

Richard Branson Is in Miami Today for Big Virgin Cruises Reveal

We are guessing that all the hoopla is not about Virgin settling with the multi-million dollar suit over stealing the business plans for its cruise line.

Associated Press | 7 years ago
Richard Branson Is in Miami Today for Big Virgin Cruises Reveal

Cruises

Virgin Cruises Is Sailing Straight Into U.S. Federal Court

Virgin may not care about Veitch, but they likely will have to care about the enemies they'll make in the industry if suppliers, vendors, builders, and ports think that the nascent cruise line is untrustworthy.

Bloomberg | 8 years ago
Virgin Cruises Is Sailing Straight Into U.S. Federal Court

Cruises

Virgin Cruises Hit With $300 Million Lawsuit For Stealing Idea From Norwegian’s Ex-CEO

Cruising isn't something that the newbie can get into without extensive help. It's unlikely Virgin could do anything here without Veitch. While his $300M+ payday wasn't guaranteed before, he may walk away with something similar if the court sees things his way.

Curt Anderson, Associated Press | 8 years ago
Virgin Cruises Hit With $300 Million Lawsuit For Stealing Idea From Norwegian’s Ex-CEO