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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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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AUGUST 10, 2023

The world’s largest cruise ship hasn’t welcomed a single passenger aboard yet, but it’s already set the internet on fire.

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JULY 17, 2023

A cruise vacation is often considered the epitome of luxury, especially those that are all-inclusive, and allow guests to visit multiple destinations without the hassles of planning complicated travel arrangements.

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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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NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The island is only a 40-minute scenic journey by seaplane from Velana International Airport or a 90-minute leisurely yacht cruise from Maafaru International Airport, the region’s closest private jet landing runway.

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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

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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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

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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NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The first of the two Orient Express yachts, will set sail in June 2026 to cruise the Mediterranean, Adriatic and Caribbean seas.

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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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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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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

AUGUST 20, 2024

Kasumigaseki Capital Transacted Two Japanese Hotel Development Sites, Osaka’s New Mixed-use Development Opens with Three New Hotels, The Light City Mixed-Use Development in Penang is Set to Welcome Two New Hotels, Malaysia Set to Enhance Cruise Tourism Infrastructure, Grand Fortune Hotel Bangkok to be Rebranded into a New Avani Hotel in Bangkok.

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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

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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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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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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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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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

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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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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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

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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JULY 25, 2024

Among a trove of proprietary data, Exec View uniquely uses a guest’s initial content exposure date — the date a guest first saw content about a hotel, resort, or cruise in premium media outlets like AFAR, Food & Wine, and Travel + Leisure — to show customers the median days from exposure to booking.

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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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JUNE 27, 2024

Underscoring its commitment to culturally immersive and extraordinary journeys while setting a new standard in ultra-luxury cruising, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection expands its curated offerings across the globe, delivering unforgettable experiences to guests.

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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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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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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

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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FEBRUARY 7, 2024

News & World Report, publisher of Best Vacations, Best Cruise Lines and Best Travel Rewards Programs, today revealed its 14th annual rankings of the Best Hotels. The 2024 rankings highlight more than 37,000 hotels across more than 400 destinations to help travelers find the hotel that suits their needs.

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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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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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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

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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