Posts Tagged ‘ cruise-industry ’

Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio–Vienna, Austria–February 4, 2012

February 6, 2012
By Island Tips

Is American Airlines restructuring in hopes of a merger? What is the lasting cruise industry fall out of the Costa Concordia? On his radio show Peter checks in with David Wilkening, North American editor for TravelMole, and Ben Mutzabaugh, travel editor for
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Cruise CEO: Costa accident a ‘defining moment’

January 23, 2012
By USA Today

Royal Caribbean CEO Adam Goldstein says the cruise industry must 'hunt for lessons learned' in the wake of the Costa Concordia accident.
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Italy cruise ship disaster could take toll on industry

January 17, 2012
By Island Tips

The fast-growing cruise industry is facing one of its biggest tests in years after this week's Costa Concordia disaster off the coast of It ...
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Italy cruise ship disaster could take toll on industry

January 17, 2012
By Island Tips

The fast-growing cruise industry is facing one of its biggest tests in years after this week's Costa Concordia disaster off the coast of It ...
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“Significant human error” – thoughts on the Costa Concordia tragedy

January 17, 2012
By Island Tips

If anyone hadn't heard of Costa Cruises before this weekend, they sure do now. Although, as of Monday, the story has moved to the inside of the front sections of U.S. newspapers the repercussions will reverberate through the cruise industry for months if not years
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“Significant human error” – thoughts on the Costa Concordia tragedy

January 17, 2012
By Island Tips

If anyone hadn't heard of Costa Cruises before this weekend, they sure do now. Although, as of Monday, the story has moved to the inside of the front sections of U.S. newspapers the repercussions will reverberate through the cruise industry for months if not years and it is still front-and-center in Europe
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What now for the cruise industry?

January 17, 2012
By Island Tips

It has been a terrible week for the cruise industry with a tragic loss of life after the Costa Concordia cruise ship (in service since 2006) ran aground shortly after leaving the Italian port of Civitavecchia.  11 people have already been confirmed dead and a further 24 are still missing.  A full investigation ...
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2012 Wave Season Starts in 15 days… So What?

December 16, 2011
By Island Tips

The cruise industry's 2012 Wave Season is quickly approaching. What does this mean for cruise pricing? Learn how to get the best 2012 Cruise Deals.
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Great Caribbean Port Idea – Resort For A Day

December 13, 2011
By Island Tips
Great Caribbean Port Idea – Resort For A Day

On my recent cruise aboard the Norwegian Epic, I discovered a program that will appeal to cruisers who are looking for something a little different when visiting the various Caribbean ports. It’s called www.ResortForaDay.com and is operated by cruise industry ...
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Cruise Holidays Social Media Workshop

May 14, 2011
By Island Tips

I’ve just arrived home from Minneapolis for the Cruise Holidays mid-year meeting. I’m ran a social media workshop for the Cruise Holidays franchisees. This workshop is in addition to the social media bootcamp that many of the franchisees have attended.  The social media bootcamp is the only ...
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