Royal Caribbean’s first voyage brings hope for US cruise industry
Royal Caribbean’s cruise on 26 June 2021 signals a steppingstone for the US cruise industry.
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Big plans for little ships: Will small-scale cruises win out after Covid?
Industry insiders believe 2021 will see a major boost for small-scale cruising as passengers look...
A new way out: how Royal Caribbean Cruises uses escape rooms for recruitment
Royal Caribbean Cruises has overcome the challenge of finding the best candidates while recruiting remotely,...
Bottoms up: the robot bartender serving up drinks on MSC Cruises
MSC Cruises is introducing the first humanoid robot bartender at sea into a new bar...
Inside the deal: Eco Marine Power and F-WAVE partner on solar shipping
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and the consumption of fossil fuel is an important topic within...
Visit Stornoway: building a port for the biggest cruise ships
Tourism in Scotland is set to receive a massive boost after plans were announced to build a deep water terminal at the port of Stornoway, large enough to accommodate all…
Scrap the season: the impact of Canada’s 2021 cruise ban
Canadian transport minister Omar Alghabra announced on 4 February 2021 a ban prohibiting cruise vessels from operating in Canadian waters until 28 February 2022. The ban, which affects vessels carrying…
Covid-19 contact tracing technology: opening up the cruise industry
The cruise industry finds itself in uncertain waters as the global pandemic continues to present uncertain, ever-changing situations. New technology designed to support passenger safety could see the industry getting…
Moment Q&A: creating a digital onboard environment
The digital transformation of the maritime sector has seen the development of entertainment, shopping and contactless technologies. From movie streaming to contactless room service, the introduction of new technology on…
Cruise trends: Vaccines leads Twitter mentions in Q1 2021
These top tweeted terms are the trending industry discussions happening on Twitter by key individuals (influencers) as tracked by the platform. 1. Vaccines - 236 mentions Vaccine required for Victory…
Venice’s cruise ship ban will not be a silver bullet for sustainability woes
Venice's recently announced ban on large cruise and container ships entering the city's endangered lagoon has been a long time coming. However, this decision will not act as a silver…
