Keeping shelves restocked with wines and spirits has been a constant challenge for operators in the Americas. Joe Bates reports on a complex, post-COVID-19 issue. It is the post-pandemic business headache that won’t go away. The global supply-chain crisis has affected almost every industry, the duty free liquor business included. A complex network of interconnected […]
In another major transition in the cruise channel, Arnold Donald, currently President and Chief Executive Officer of Carnival Corporation & plc – the world’s largest cruise company — will become Vice Chair and member of the Boards of Directors, effective August 1. Josh Weinstein (age 48), currently Chief Operations Officer for the company, will assume […]
Starboard Cruise Services and Invicta Watches celebrated the opening of the watch brand’s new boutique at-sea onboard Carnival Horizon on May 20. Joined by the captain and ship officers and company executives, Invicta Watches’ brand ambassador ushered in the grand opening of the retail store with a ribbon cutting and special promotions throughout the day. Located on […]
Gebr. Heinemann entered the American cruise market in early 2018, after winning retail agreements to operate concessions onboard three cruise ships from Carnival Cruise Line in the region — the Carnival Liberty, Carnival Fantasy and Carnival Ecstasy, which sail in the Caribbean — plus one more in Australia, the Carnival Spirit, based in Sydney. Heinemann […]
The three-story tall, fuchsia pink, digitally-decorated funnel with flashing Victoria’s Secret logos that greeted passengers embarking on the new Carnival Horizon cruise ship at New York City’s Pier 88 last week was the first indication of the key role that retail is playing on Carnival’s newest addition to its fleet. Carnival, working together with Starboard Cruise Services, […]
Global cruise retailer Starboard Cruise Services will commemorate its 60-year legacy with a number of innovative new retail concepts on four new cruise ships in 2018. Under the leadership of President and CEO Beth Neumann, Starboard continues to bring new retail design, unique entertainment experiences, and exceptional guest hospitality to the cruise industry. “Shopping must […]
Rock N Roll Tequila, the triple distilled platinum tequila packaged in a glass guitar bottle, has taken to the seas with Carnival Cruiselines. Two variants of the tequila, Rock N Roll Mango Tequila and Rock N Roll Platinum Tequila, have been available onboard in the duty free shops since mid-November on six Carnival ships: Sunshine, […]
Officials from Carnival Cruise Line and the government of the Bahamas signed an agreement on May 3, 2017, for the construction of a major new cruise port facility on Grand Bahama Island. The $100 million project is expected to be completed in two years, once the necessary agreements are in place. The project includes a […]
Carnival Corporation & plc made history on March 21, 2016 when it announced that the Cuban government had granted approval for the company to begin travel to Cuba. On May 1, Carnival’s newest cruise brand, Fathom, began seven-day cruises every other week from Miami to Cuba onboard the 704-passenger MV Adonia, visiting the historic […]
Carnival Corp. & plc announced last Friday that it has signed a non-binding memorandum of agreement (MOA) to order the industry’s first new cruise ships built in China for the Chinese market. The MOA is subject to several conditions including closing of the joint venture, financing and other key terms. As part of the new MOA, […]
Carnival Cruise Line has announced that it is banning travelers from bringing their own bottled beverages onto their ships starting July 9. The cruise line said that too many “guests” were trying to smuggle alcohol on board resulting in rowdy behavior and delays in the embarkation process. Guests who age 21 and over can still […]
