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Hotel Chains Getting Into the Cruise Business – What Does It Mean For You?

Hotels entering the cruise business has been a hot topic…but one without any real perspective. I had my concerns and thoughts before I attended Seatrade Cruise Global, but now have a better perspective after attending the “Will Hotel-Operated Cruise Lines Solve the Industry New-to-Cruise Conundrum?” session. One thing that stands out to me is that

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Seabourn Cruise Line: Finally Something Positive!

I learned – and taught – over the years that the three most important words when starting a new position are: I Don’t Know!  By saying and utilizing these words the opportunities to learn, avoid mistakes, correct errors…basically improve…are omnipresent.  I have found those that are most likely to succeed rely far more on “I

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Goldring Travel Sails on Riverside Luxury Cruises – May 14, 2023: Part I

Riverside Luxury Cruises is a European river cruise line that has, as its physical backbone, the former Crystal Cruise river cruise ships.  While there are some of the Crystal officers and staff onboard, the philosophy of, and guest profile for, Riverside is different…and I am excited to check it out! I previously wrote about the

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Seatrade Cruise Global and Seabourn’s Sad Situation

I just returned from yet another incredibly important and valuable Seatrade Cruise Global Conference. It is truly where the cruise industry (not travel agents) convenes and discusses trends, forecasts, weaknesses, and strengths.  It is also probably the most intensive and productive place for networking, exploring destinations, technology, equipment, food and beverage, and just about anything

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AmaWaterways’ Small Ship River Cruises in Colombia

I recently spent eight days in and around Bogota, Colombia, and found the people, culture, and cuisine to be fascinating.  In fact, I am looking forward to returning to Colombia to explore more of its six distinct regions. The one issue I discovered it that as an emerging destination, the logistics and standards are not always

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Seabourn Sells the Seabourn Odyssey…and Reduces Capacity

Seabourn Cruise Lines announced it has sold the Seabourn Odyssey to Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.  The Seabourn Odyssey will continue, under a charter agreement, to operate as a Seabourn vessel until August 22, 2024.  With the loss of 450 passenger berths from this sale, but the recent addition of the Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit (each

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What the Heck is Happening at NCLH (Norwegian)?

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) is the parent company of Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Oceania Cruises, and Norwegian Cruise Line; a combination that has combined three independent cruise lines essentially through the tenacity (some – many? – would say I am being kind) of Frank Del Rio.   It has been a tumultuous history to date

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What the Heck is Happening at Seabourn (Part II- My Personal Thoughts)?

Last week I wrote a brief article about the pretty rapid demise of Josh Leibowitz as president of Seabourn Cruise Line. Leibowitz is Out as President of Seabourn – What the Heck is Going On? What I honestly didn’t expect were the communications – direct and indirect – from Seabourn folks: current and former, employees and

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