One on One with Sherrie Day, Global Head of Merchandising, Starboard Cruise Services . With both the beauty industry and cruising on an upward trajectory across all categories, leading luxury vacation retailer at sea Starboard Cruise Services is doubling down on its commitment to offer a diverse and inclusive selection of high-quality brands and products aboard more […]
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F&B@Sea returns to Miami in April as sister event to Seatrade Cruise Global
F&B@Sea, the sister event to Seatrade Cruise Global, that was launched last year, returns in 2024 on April 10-11 in double the space and in a new venue at Miami’s Mana Wynwood Convention Center. Seatrade Cruise Global, the world’s largest cruise event, will be held concurrently on April 8-11, 2024, in the Miami Beach Convention […]
Starboard announces executive leadership appointments
Starboard Cruise Services has announced two important executive appointments. Jewelry industry veteran Caryl Capeci has been named SVP Fine Jewelry & Watches, and Benito Mendez is returning to Starboard as SVP of Merchandising and Planning. Capeci joined Starboard as a strategic advisor earlier this year. In her new role, Capeci will harness 30 […]
Harding+ CEO James Prescott steps down after 10 years
James Prescott, CEO of global cruise retail specialist Harding+, announced during TFWA World Exhibition that he has decided to stand down from his role in the business after 10 years as part of the leadership team, the last three of which have been in the CEO position. Prescott’s decision comes having […]
OLAPLEX prestige hair care launches its first shipboard partnership with Starboard Cruise Services
OLAPLEX, the prestige hair care brand thatcreated the bond-building category, is making its cruise debut with exclusive retail partner, Starboard Cruise Services. The full OLAPLEX hair care range, including the iconic OLAPLEX No.3 Hair Perfector, is currently shoppable on 19 ships with more coming onboard as part of Starboard’s self-care retail offer. OLAPLEX is the leader […]
Moving Forward: keynote State of the Industry dominated by the new guard
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 […]
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 […]
