Total Food Service

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In 1992, Chef Rudi Sodamin joined Princess Cruises as their Corporate Chef and quickly made his mark on the cruise industry. His emphasis on fresh, locally sourced ingredients, and his ability to create tantalizing dishes that catered to a wide range of palates, set Princess Cruises apart from other cruise lines.

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Bill Marler

APRIL 16, 2021

Cruise ships account for a small percentage (1%) of reported norovirus outbreaks overall. According to CDC estimates, this translates into about 2,500 reported norovirus outbreaks in the United States each year. Norovirus outbreaks occur throughout the year but are most common from November to April.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2024

A report in CDC MMWR this week looks at two recent Legionnaires Disease outbreaks that were linked to hot tubs on cruise ships. The rapid spread of norovirus on cruise ships has been an ongoing risk, and cruise ships lines have established tight procedures for this including extensive cleaning and quarantining those with symptoms.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Carnival Corp. has achieved a 38% reduction in food waste per passenger relative to its 2019 baseline. It aims to reduce food waste by 40% per person by 2025, on its path toward a 50% reduction by 2030. In 2022, it had reduced food waste by 30%.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Yesterday, Booking.com, one of the world’s leading digital travel companies, announces the launch of Cruises as a new travel vertical for customers in the United States.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

A key driver of Seattle’s leisure demand is its cruise industry. In 2023, the number of Alaska cruises reached 291, a record number compared to 213 in 2019. The Port of Seattle estimates the annual impact of a cruise season on the region at $900 million.

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 20, 2024

The first of its kind, this innovative programme – offered at Les Roches campus in Marbella, Spain – provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills to manage and oversee various onboard areas of cruise vessels, in addition to aspects of marketing, revenue management, and other commercial functions pertaining to the cruise industry.

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Bill Marler

JUNE 3, 2021

Cruise ships account for a small percentage (1%) of reported norovirus outbreaks overall. According to CDC estimates, this translates into about 2,500 reported norovirus outbreaks in the United States each year. Norovirus outbreaks occur throughout the year but are most common from November to April.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 29, 2020

“This is helping us keep the flow of traffic cruising,” Neitzel said. However, with many restaurants closing their doors to regular service, Neitzel said that Angelo’s has now shifted much of their services to curbside food pickups.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

JANUARY 2, 2024

There was a time when fine dining on cruise ships had its limits. Not so anymore. Of the foodservice offerings on newer ships, like Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady, “I’ve never seen anything like it in all the work I’ve done landside,” says one marine equipment manufacturer.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 1, 2024

We reveal this year’s winners – the number-one places, hotels, airports, cruise lines, travel fixers and more that Condé Nast Traveller readers rate around the world. You voted in your thousands in this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards. The results are now out.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 25, 2024

Inspired by the tranquil elegance of cruises and superyachts. Dorsett Hospitality International, one of Asia’s fastest-growing hotel groups, announces its new luxury flagship hotel, Dorsett Kai Tak, opening in August 2024. Dorsett Kai Tak Hotel will offer upscale living in a class of its own.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 10, 2024

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection debuted in October 2022 with the launch of Evrima, the first time a luxury hospitality brand expanded into the cruising category.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The world’s leading hotels, destination, airline, airport and cruise line, as voted for by the 25 million globetrotting members of the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme, were unveiled at the 17th edition of luxury travel awards ceremony, the ULTRAs, on Monday 20th November 2023.

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MAY 24, 2024

Separately, the two companies have also agreed that Hotel Okura will provide hospitality services for cruises to be launched on the Chao Phraya River starting this December. Hotel Okura Co.,

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 17, 2024

Today, Travel + Leisure announces the 19th annual It List, a meticulously curated list of the best new and renovated hotels across the globe, which for the first time includes newly launched luxury cruise ships.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 25, 2024

This carefully curated list is CNT’s most diverse yet, unveiling the hotels, restaurants, and cruises around the globe that redefine the standards of hospitality through their service, design, and point of view.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Snowflake empowers airlines, hotels, cruise lines, and travel technology providers to harness data and artificial intelligence to improve operations and power five-star customer experiences across the sector.

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Food Safety Tech

MARCH 18, 2024

Recent outbreaks of norovirus on cruise ships and in foodservice settings have highlighted the need for more stringent measures to prevent and mitigate the spread of foodborne illnesses. Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) began using hypochlorous acid (HOCL) during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 29, 2024

Four Seasons, together with luxury yachting company Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings Ltd, Joint Owner/Operator, Four Seasons Yachts, and venerated Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, continues to chart a new course of luxury at sea.

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APRIL 23, 2024

Royal Caribbean International and The Bahamas marked the start of a new adventure today as the cruise line broke ground on Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, the 17-acre beach day experience on Paradise Island in Nassau, The Bahamas.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 23, 2024

For example, public hotel companies, by and large, have had stock prices completely recovered, versus cruise lines, which have seen stock prices that have remained depressed by nearly 50%. Now in a post-Covid environment, it’s interesting to see some companies experiencing total recovery, while others have faced longer structural change.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 4, 2023

We reveal this year’s winners – the number-one places, hotels, airports, cruise lines, travel fixers and more that Condé Nast Traveller readers rate around the world. You voted in your thousands in this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards. The results are now out.

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Bill Marler

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Marler’s talking norovirus , aka the cruise flu, the super contagious superbug which actually hits more people than salmonella and hepatitis. He’s just concerned about your health, and the health of your holiday party host. And all the guests. You hope people are not infectious and are using good hygiene.”

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 27, 2023

This carefully curated list unveils the newest hotels, restaurants, cruises, museums, and transportation around the globe as well as the destinations that elevate the standards of hospitality through their unique style, ethos, and quality of service.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Corporate giants like Microsoft, Moderna, Amazon, Royal Caribbean Cruises, McDonald’s, and United Airlines have made bold commitments towards sustainability. Countries and industries across the globe, including the EU, the US, Japan, and Korea, have committed to significant reductions in CO2 emissions by 2030.

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Food Safety News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Moreover, the viruses can spread quickly, especially in places where people are close, such as cruise ships and airline flights, even those of short duration. Norovirus can survive a wide range of temperatures and in many different environments. How is norovirus transmitted? Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) pose the most significant risk.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

It is also an attractive destination for cruises and as well as Northern Lights and mountain tourism. Tromsø is an attractive hotel market for international leisure travelers, a segment that is expected to increase over time, driven by the expansion of Tromsø Airport.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Princess Cruises has created a device that unlocks a world of possibilities for cruise guests. The device is called Medallion, and it is a chip that can be worn as a necklace or bracelet that allows a guest to customize their experience. The Medalli.

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Food Safety News

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Norovirus outbreaks, commonly experienced on cruise ships and in foodservice settings, have highlighted the importance of robust sanitization methods. Its successful implementation on Norwegian Cruise Lines during the pandemic showcased its ability to mitigate outbreaks.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 12, 2023

The 28th edition of the World’s Best Awards highlight the leaders in travel, including top cities, islands, hotels, cruise lines, airlines, airports and more. Travel + Leisure announces the best travel destinations and organizations across the globe, according to the results of the 2023 World’s Best Awards’ reader survey.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 4, 2023

My focus this blog has shifted to international travel to include what is touted as experiential cruises, which fall into the posted price, before any discounts, of $6,500 to 10,000 per person! We can no longer expect the travelling customer to willingly accept the excuses around supply chain issues and labor shortages.

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 5, 2024

Strong growth in the Mobility, Travel Technology and Cruise segments and the presence of the Host Country Oman and other Arab states reflect the diversity of the over 5,500 exhibitors from 170 countries and territories.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Eat, drink and be merry: culinary tourism, cruises and the upcoming holiday season are among the trending topics featured in the “Fall Edition” of MMGY’s Portrait of American Travelers® study. An examination of the evolving habits, preferences and behaviors of today’s U.S. travel consumers, the quarterly survey found that nearly 8 in 10 U.S.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 8, 2023

Located at 3974 NW South River Drive in Miami, Embassy Suites by Hilton Miami International Airport is a close half mile from Miami International Airport and conveniently close to major Miami attractions, such as the Miami Seaquarium, Jungle Island, historic Coral Gables, trendy South Beach and the Port of Miami for all cruise departures.

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AUGUST 7, 2024

News & World Report, publisher of Best Hotels, Best Cruise Lines and Best Vacations, today unveiled the 2024-2025 Best Travel Rewards Programs to help everyday travelers find the best loyalty programs.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

From the idyllic shores of the Maldives to the endless plains of the Serengeti, the three final journeys for 2025, International Intrigue, African Wonders, and World of Adventures, return with exciting new destinations and experiences, including an extended private cruise exploration of the Galápagos islands and a stay at the award-winning Four Seasons (..)

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