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chris cox
Untapped potential
The Asian cruise industry is booming, and operators, governments and tourist boards are keen to get involved. Elly Earls meets the ACA’s Kevin Leong and Star Cruises’ Michael Goh to find out how all stakeholders involved can continue to make the most of Asia’s increased enthusiasm for cruising.
Arab Spring continues to affect cruise operators
Costa Crociere has announced cancellations to all its autumn and winter calls in the Egypt and Red Sea region.
Culinary journeys
Guests are becoming more demanding when it comes to what’s on their plate – some are even asking to prepare it themselves. World Cruise Industry Review talks to Crystal’s Toni Neumeister about the growing popularity of on-board cookery courses, the significance of localism and seasonality, and how operators are looking to meet ever higher expectations.
MSC names new CEO
Gianni Onorato, the former president of Costa Cruises, has been announced as the new CEO of MSC Cruises.
International tourism continues to grow
Tourist arrivals around the globe reached 550 million during the first six months of 2013, according to figures by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), a 5% increase on 2012.
Global cruise operator expands into China
Carnival Corporation has announced plans to expand its Princess Cruise brand into China.
Clean break: meeting emissions targets
As chief executive of the International Bunker Industry Association for the past six months, Peter Hall has had a busy time. He talks to Barry Mansfield about his mission to help the industry meet its fuels emissions targets and the efforts being made by all sides to find a solution.
Norwegian Cruise Line presses on with Belize master plan
Norwegian Cruise Line has bought up 75 acres of land in Southern Belize as it continues plans to build a cruise destination on two connected islands.
An eco-friendly shipping future?
A recent project by DNV has theoretically proven the feasibility of ship-based carbon capture and storage. But, for all the environmental and financial advantages of a system that separates CO2 from exhaust gas, is the cruise industry ready for such a radical (and costly) technology?
The burning issue: improving fire safety
The heat is on the cruise industry to re-evaluate its fire safety procedures following high-profile incidents aboard three different vessels. Julian Turner assesses the financial and reputational damage to the operators, Carnival Corporation’s $600-million fleet upgrade and how a fire aboard the Carnival Triumph helped provide the impetus for a cruise passenger bill of rights.