Norwegian Cruise Is Trying to Luxe Up Its Mass-Market Line
Hannah Sampson, Skift
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings keeps trying new ways to get higher-spending passengers on board. Quarterly results show the efforts are working so far.
7 days ago
Hannah Sampson, Skift
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings keeps trying new ways to get higher-spending passengers on board. Quarterly results show the efforts are working so far.
7 days ago
Hannah Sampson, Skift
Virgin Voyages is intent on setting itself apart, and its food choices do stand out: no buffet, no main dining room, no restaurants with an extra charge. Execution will be key.
1 week ago
Hannah Sampson, Skift
While some cruise lines are pulling back on their presence in China, Carnival Corp. is moving forward with its long-planned joint venture with local partners. Will domestic travelers flock to a homegrown brand?
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Windstar Cruises + Skift
Memorable food and beverages are now an integral part of any trip, and cruises are no exception. Windstar Cruises’ partnership with the James Beard Foundation shows how exceptional culinary offerings can elevate an overall experience for today’s passenger.
1 month ago
Hannah Sampson, Skift
Virgin Voyages has been talking about visiting Cuba for three years now, so this announcement is no surprise. But will the destination still be as popular in 2020 as it is now?
2 weeks ago
Hannah Sampson, Skift
Royal Caribbean is investing left and right in technology, new ships, new features on land, and even an entirely new brand. That means costs are up, but the company expects to see those investments pay off.
3 weeks ago
Hannah Sampson, Skift
MSC Cruises is already spending billions on big ships, so why not add a few luxury vessels to the mix? The cruise operator has a built-in customer base, but the trick will be to offer a product that gets those passengers to pay more for the high-end experience.
4 weeks ago
Hannah Sampson, Skift
Royal Caribbean Cruises wants to be a bigger player in the luxury and expedition cruise space. One surefire way to do that, now that it owns a majority stake in Silversea: build more ships.
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Hannah Sampson, Skift
Carnival Cruise Line wants to deliver good beer and fun experiences to its passengers. That's where the brewmaster comes in.
1 month 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.
2 months ago
Hannah Sampson , Skift
Wall Street wasn't fond of what Carnival revealed about 2019 booking trends. Was the share price slump an overreaction?
2 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.
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