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Rosie Spinks, Skift
When it comes to cruising's responsibility to the world, the cruise industry has obligations that span land, air, and sea. Fortunately CEO Arnold Donald seems to recognize the scale of the challenge.
1 day ago
Rosie Spinks, Skift
Venice's struggle to deal with oversize cruise ships is constantly in the headlines, but beware of anyone claiming a solution has been reached — the situation is beset with complications of almost every kind.
4 days ago
Rosie Spinks, Skift
Norwegian Cruise Line's outlook remains bright, despite the industrywide challenge of the Cuba ban in early June.
2 weeks ago
Raini Hamdi, Skift
Thatcher Brown has done a lot for Dream Cruises, and the last thing Genting wants to do at this time is appoint a successor who will make waves. Michael Goh is a perfect fit.
4 weeks ago
Andrew Sheivachman, Skift
The debut of a new private island is helping Royal Caribbean raise pricing on shorter itineraries. If China returns as a major market as well, 2020 could be a strong year for the cruise line.
4 weeks ago
Andrew Sheivachman, Skift
Carnival has been talking about the Ocean Medallion for a while now. Expect the technology to be deployed on more ships soon, with new improvements to guest experience in the process.
2 months ago
Andrew Sheivachman, Skift
Cruise ships are giant floating hotels with shopping malls and casinos inside. The industry has made progress on sustainability, but much more needs to be done as consumer habits shift toward more sustainable vacation options.
2 months ago
Rosie Spinks, Skift
After a whopping 20 percent drop in second quarter earnings, Carnival is facing the realization that while itineraries to Cuba might have warranted higher-priced tickets, the political volatility of the Trump administration means they were not a safe bet.
2 months ago
Andrew Sheivachman, Skift
For all the talk of using bracelets and smartphones to improve the cruise experience, more needs to be done to improve internal processes and make cruising more sustainable.
2 months ago
Rosie Spinks, Skift
The cruise industry has historically benefitted from a consumer base that is broadly forgiving of its environmental missteps. But times are changing.
2 months ago
Andrew Sheivachman, Skift
Cruising has lagged behind other sectors of travel when it comes to digitization and personalization. A new wave of technology, though, is creating a more seamless experience for cruisers around the world.
3 months ago
Curt Anderson, Associated Press
The cruise industry is notoriously difficult to regulate, which is perhaps why seeing Carnival's top executives plead "guilty" before a judge is so striking. The question is: Will this spectacle actually provoke a change in their practices?
3 months ago