With the announcement on March 20 that Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. President and Chief Executive Officer Frank Del Rio would be retiring effective June 30, three of the four major cruise companies traditionally participating in the Seatrade State of the Industry keynote are now headed by a “new guard.” Richard Fain retired as Royal […]
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Sexy and Sustainable: The cruise industry looks ahead with optimism and responsibility
Seatrade Cruise Global, the major cruise tradeshow in the world, wrapped up its March 2023 edition on a decidedly up note. Bringing together more than 9,500 cruise industry attendees, eighty cruise lines, 1,800+ cruise line representatives, five hundred exhibitors, and representatives from over 121 countries/ destinations, the show was a success on every level and […]
Keeping cruise retail vibrant, fun and relevant: One on One with Lisa Bauer, Starboard Cruise Services President and CEO
Travel Markets Insider’s Lois Pasternak had an opportunity to sit down with Lisa Bauer, Starboard Cruise Services President and CEO, during the recent Seatrade Cruise Global, just days after the cruise retailer announced the news of its extensive “refresh.” From its new guiding North Star emblem to its vibrant color palette, every element is geared […]
Harding+ brings the pre-loved Culture to its cruise partners
Cruise retailer Harding+ introduced a range of pre-loved handbags, accessories and jewelry within a dedicated accessories store onboard the new P&O Cruises Arvia in December. The launch was a P&O Cruises at sea first, and focuses on products and strategies that support the circular economy and sustainable buying choices, says Harding. The range features almost […]
Seatrade Cruise releases first Cruise Food & Beverage Trends report
Research carried out by Seatrade Cruise in 2022 indicated that the global food and beverage market is expected to be worth $8.9 trillion by 2026, with six leading cruise lines accounting for over $2 billion in food and beverage annually. These findings headline the first Cruise Food and Beverage Trends E-Report published this week by […]
Hawaii visitor recovery gains strength
Hawaii’s Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) reports that visitor numbers in January reached 96.8% of January arrivals in 2019, the benchmark year prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to preliminary statistics. A total of 791,781 visitors arrived in the Hawaiian Islands in January 2023, up 37.9% from January 2022. Importantly, visitors are […]
Starboard reimagines “Luxury Avenue” onboard Celebrity Beyond
Deck 5 is the home of Beyond’s Luxury Avenue. Among the highlights of the offerings on Deck 5 is an opulent stand-alone Bvlgari lifestyle boutique offering jewelry, watches, handbags and accessories. Bvlgari’s Serpenti Jewelry Collection was a particular standout in the boutique. Deck 5 also hosts the first Richemont watch boutique at sea, featuring three […]
Starboard curates a “new luxury” retail program of design, destination, diversity and sustainability onboard Celebrity Beyond
Cruise retail has come a long way since the early days of tables of promotional products spread out in a ship’s atrium, transforming today into specifically designed programs tailored to each ship, itineraries, guests and destinations. Miami-based Starboard Cruise Services has been a key architect of the change. And nowhere is this more evident than […]
Official naming ceremony with Simone Biles kicks off inaugural North American sailing of Celebrity Beyond
Cruising is back, bringing with it a new relevance.Celebrity Beyond, the third ship in Celebrity Cruises transformational Edge Series, kicked off its inaugural season from Fort Lauderdale on Nov. 4, sailing from Port Everglades following the ship’s official naming ceremony by world-renowned gymnast Simone Biles. As Beyond’s Godmother, Biles is an inspirational female powerhouse, a […]
Heineken’s GDF strategy looks to maximize onboard revenues
In a strategic overview of the global business in Ferries, Airlines and Cruises, Niek Vonk, Manager Global Duty Free & Travel Retail for Heineken says that the group’s mission is to be the most relevant brewer of Beer, Cider and other relevant drinks categories. “We are determined to do all we can to ensure our […]
Carnival adds new brew fleetwide and at onboard breweries
Continuing to live up to its reputation as the “Fun Ships,” Carnival Cruise Line is serving up a number of its own private-label beers crafted by its in-house brewery team. Carnival was the first cruise line to can and keg its own private label beers crafted in-house in 2019, after introducing the onboard brewery concept on Carnival Vista in the Red […]
Virgin Voyages Edgar Pacheco wins 2022 Diageo World Class Cruise Bartender of the Year- will go on to compete in World Finals
Virgin Voyages bartender Edgar Pacheco, from Cancun, Mexico, was crowned the Diageo World Class Cruise Bartender of the Year on May 31 during the final stage of the cruise competition in Diageo’s Miami office. He will now move on to represent the cruise industry at the World Class Global finals. Pacheco competed against five other […]
New Margaritaville at Sea cruise brand sets sail from Port of Palm Beach
On May 14, following the christening and private inaugural sailing, Margaritaville at Sea Paradise, embarked on her first passenger sailing. The ship promises travelers access to Margaritaville’s iconic lifestyle during a two-night, round-trip, voyage from the Port of Palm Beach to Grand Bahama Island, including lively onboard entertainment and gourmet food and beverage options. Passengers looking to extend their stay […]
MSC promises “the future class of cruise retail excellence” onboard new luxury World Europa
New concepts include innovative shopping galleries, a connected MSC multiverse and luxury outdoor promenade MSC World Europa will offer the future class of cruise retail excellence, with a concept designed around the principles of immersive dynamism, family experiences and ever changing exciting discoveries for its guests, says MSC Head of Retail Adrian Pittaway. MSC Cruises is getting ready for […]
First at Sea media partnership for Carnival Cruise Line/Onboard Media supports local Alaska small businesses and native craftspeople
LVMH’s Onboard Media marketing agency has partnered with the Alaska Small Business Development Center and its BuyAlaska program in a first-at-sea initiative to help stimulate local sales by cruisers as the state opens to tourism again. All Carnival Cruise Line ships visiting Alaska this season will feature a diverse group of locally owned businesses through shop-ping materials guests […]
